Write a paragraph on this income statement below: United Continental Holdings, I

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Write a paragraph on this income statement below:

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (UAL)

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Income Statement Get Income Statement for: View: Annual Data | Quarterly Data All numbers in thousands Period Ending Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Total Revenue 37,864,000   38,901,000   38,279,000   Cost of Revenue 12,130,000   16,611,000   17,192,000   Gross Profit 25,734,000   22,290,000   21,087,000   Operating Expenses Research Development - - - Selling General and Administrative 18,423,000   17,795,000   17,629,000   Non Recurring 326,000   443,000   520,000   Others 1,819,000   1,679,000   1,689,000   Total Operating Expenses - - - Operating Income or Loss 5,166,000   2,373,000   1,249,000   Income from Continuing Operations Total Other Income/Expenses Net (327,000) (562,000) 24,000   Earnings Before Interest And Taxes 4,839,000   1,811,000   1,273,000   Interest Expense 620,000   683,000   734,000   Income Before Tax 4,219,000   1,128,000   539,000   Income Tax Expense (3,121,000) (4,000) (32,000) Minority Interest - - - Net Income From Continuing Ops 7,340,000   1,132,000   571,000   Non-recurring Events Discontinued Operations - - - Extraordinary Items - - - Effect Of Accounting Changes - - - Other Items - - - Net Income 7,340,000   1,132,000   571,000   Preferred Stock And Other Adjustments - - - Net Income Applicable To Common Shares 7,340,000   1,132,000   571,000  

Explanation / Answer

The company United Continental Holdings, Inc.seems to be in a very good position.

The Revenues of the company have increased over the three years period and the cost of goods sold is constantly decreasing resulting into an increasing gross margin.

Similarly the income from continuing operations has increased over the period increasing the Net income for Common shareholders.

If an investor is looking to invest in the company then he can surely invest as the company is listed 41.42 on NYSE and is at 3.31% on the watchlist which means that the investors are looking forward to investing in the company.

Now is the right time to invest as the price of the share of the company can increase in the coming time.

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