The Big Three airline will post its second-quarter earnings after Wednesday's closing bell.
Delta Air Lines reported second quarter earnings with revenues slightly exceeding expectations, but unit revenue growth lagging behind capacity growth. Despite challenges with cost absorption and unit revenue contraction, Delta saw growth in premium product sales and loyalty travel awards. Analysts see significant upside potential in the stock despite subdued sentiment and signs of overcapacity.
Delta Air Lines has apologized after a perceived anti-Palestine social media post. A since-deleted reply from Delta's official account called the Palestinian flag terrifying.
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DAL stock has gained 8.45% since February 2024, underperforming the S&P 500. Second quarter results show underwhelming performance, missing estimates on both top and bottom lines. Strong demand for premium products overshadowed by challenges such as oversupply of seats and higher fuel expenses.
Business travel at Delta Air Lines is surging, exceeding expectations with “mid-teens” growth, according to a Thursday (July 11) Q2 earnings transcript. Delta President Glen Hauenstein said during the call that Delta benefited from double-digit volume growth in this high-value segment with broad demand and growth across all sectors.
Delta shares tumbled on Thursday after its gloomy third-quarter guidance spooked the market.
After Delta's revenue miss, CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors should understand that there is a difference between Delta as a stock and Delta as a company. "Delta the company is terrific.
It's now earnings season once again, and investors are certainly taking a cautious tone with certain groups of stocks today. Besides tech stocks, which are having a very negative day with the Nasdaq down a whopping 1.7% this afternoon, airline stocks are also seeing marked declines in today's session.
Delta said the Paris Olympics will translate to a $100 million revenue hit because travelers are heading to other destinations. Delta has the most service to Paris out of the U.S. airlines and has a partnership with Air France.
CEO Ed Bastian said he expects high demand -- which is causing airlines to lower their ticket prices -- to balance out in the fall.
Delta reported lower quarterly profits Thursday despite still-strong travel demand as it moderated a plan to add capacity in the fall in light of industry overcapacity.