United Airlines falls after forecasting Q3 profit below estimates

** United Airlines' UAL.O shares fell 4.1% to $116.03 in extended trading

** The company expects Q3 adjusted EPS between $2.50 and $3.50, below analysts' average estimate of $3.60, according to data compiled by LSEG

** It expects Q3 average fuel price of $3.69 per gallon

** Q2 adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 9.8% from 16.7% a year ago

** It expects FY 2026 capex of about $7.5 billion

** As of Wednesday's close, the stock was up 8.2% year to date