Low fuel costs give DAL a lift in the second quarter, but rising labor expenses from a 2023 pilot deal continue to weigh on profits.
I'm upgrading Delta Air Lines to buy as management has restored guidance, raised the dividend, and demonstrated renewed confidence in their outlook. Delta's competitive edge lies in premium seats, loyalty program growth, cost control, and operational reliability, making it the U.S. airline gold standard. DAL stock's valuation remains attractive at ~10x forward earnings, with limited downside and upside potential into the $60s or even $70 if sentiment improves.
Delta Air Lines (DAL) was the second-best performer in the S&P 500 Thursday, rising after the carrier reported better second-quarter results than analysts had expected and reinstated its full-year outlook.
Kicking off the Q2 earnings season, Delta Air Lines beat its quarterly expectations on Thursday and boosted investor sentiment after officially announcing a dividend increase.
Delta Air Lines (DAL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.1 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.36 per share a year ago.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 10, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants a - Corporate Participant Daniel Charles Janki - Executive VP & CFO Edward H. Bastian - CEO & Director Glen William Hauenstein - President Julie Stewart - Vice President of Investor Relations Tim Mapes - Senior VP & Chief Communications Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew George Didora - BofA Securities, Research Division Catherine Maureen O'Brien - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Conor T.
Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) stock is up 12.4% to trade at $56.99 today, after the airliner's top-line beat for the second quarter.
Delta is studying changes to its premium-cabin offerings, similar to what airlines have done in coach.
DAL stock rises as second-quarter earnings and revenues beat estimates and the airline reinstates full-year 2025 guidance.
Initial Jobless Claims are down for the fourth-consecutive week to 227K, and Delta Air Lines (DAL) beat on top and bottom lines in Q2.
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Delta Air Lines reported Thursday (July 10) that it earned record revenue in the June quarter and restored its full-year financial guidance as demand for air travel stabilized. The company said its quarterly revenue rose 1% year over year and that it expects earnings per share of $5.25 to $6.