DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
DELTA AIR LINES, INC. (DAL) Stock News
The latest DAL headlines and market coverage — 8 recent stories, updated throughout the day.
- Zacks Investment Research·
DAL Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates as Higher Fuel Costs Hurt Margins
Delta Air Lines reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.72 per share, missing estimates by 4.44% as fuel costs surged 62%. While adjusted revenues climbed 16% to $17.59 billion driven by strong passenger demand and premium sales, the company cut its full-year 2026 EPS outlook to $5.10-$5.60 from $6.50-$7.50 due to elevated fuel prices and rising non-fuel expenses.
- Zacks Investment Research·
Delta Air Lines (DAL) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Delta Air Lines reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.72 per share, missing consensus estimates of $1.80, with revenues of $17.59 billion also falling short of expectations. The company received a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating due to unfavorable estimate revisions, and the airline industry ranks in the bottom 5% of all sectors, suggesting underperformance ahead.
- Zacks Investment Research·
Delta Air Lines (DAL) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Delta Air Lines is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $1.96 per share (up 14.6% YoY) with revenues of $17.7 billion (up 6.2% YoY) on October 9. However, the stock carries a negative Earnings ESP of -2.81% and a Zacks Rank #5, making it unlikely to beat consensus estimates. While Delta has beaten estimates in 4 of the last 4 quarters, recent analyst revisions have turned bearish, suggesting challenging near-term stock performance.
- Zacks Investment Research·
Is It Worth Investing in Delta (DAL) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
While Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.16 for Delta Air Lines with 88% Strong Buy ratings, the article cautions that such recommendations often lack predictive value due to analyst bias. The Zacks Rank system, which relies on earnings estimate revisions, rates DAL as Rank #4 (Sell) due to a 4.7% decline in consensus earnings estimates over the past month, suggesting near-term downside risk despite Wall Street's optimism.
- Zacks Investment Research·
Delta Air Lines (DAL) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
Delta Air Lines closed at $78.96, down 1.51% and underperforming the S&P 500's 0.58% loss. The stock has declined 10.13% over the past month, significantly lagging the Transportation sector. While earnings are projected to grow 18.71% YoY to $2.03 EPS, analyst estimates have been revised downward by 4.7% over the past month. DAL carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and trades at a Forward P/E of 12.87, above its industry average of 11.24.
- Zacks Investment Research·Neutral
Delta Air Lines (DAL) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Delta Air Lines (DAL) closed at $78.14, up 2.3% in the latest session, but has depreciated 17.67% over the past month. The company is expected to report EPS of $2.03 (up 18.71% YoY) and revenue of $17.67 billion (up 6% YoY). However, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has decreased 4.7% over the last 30 days, and DAL holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 12.26, trading at a premium to its industry average. The Transportation-Airline industry ranks in the bottom 18% of all industries.
- Zacks Investment Research·Neutral
Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
Delta Air Lines (DAL) closed at $81.14, down 2.34% in the latest session and 3.68% over the past month, underperforming the S&P 500's gains. The company is expected to report EPS of $2.03 (up 18.71% YoY) and revenue of $17.67 billion (up 6% YoY). However, consensus EPS projections have declined 4.7% in the past 30 days, and DAL holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating. The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 13.33, above the industry average of 11.59, while the Transportation-Airline industry ranks in the bottom 27% of sectors.
- GlobeNewswire Inc.·Neutral
ARCPOINT ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF PETER KENDALL AS INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ARCpoint Inc. (TSXV: ARC) has appointed Peter Kendall as Interim Chief Executive Officer for an initial 90-day term to assess the company's business model, MAPL technology platform, and strategic direction. John Constantine has stepped down as CEO to focus on sales, marketing, and commercial development. Kendall will receive 4 million RSUs vesting after 12 months, with potential additional compensation if no continuing engagement is agreed upon.