Delta Air Lines is rated Buy with a $64 target price, reflecting a 9.6% upside amid record Q3 results and discounted valuation. DAL delivered record Q3 revenue and profitability, driven by strong premium demand, cost control, and lower fuel prices, supporting robust EPS growth. Management's positive Q4 and FY2025 guidance, improved free cash flow, and reduced WACC underpin the investment thesis for further upside.
As cracks have started to show in the S&P 500 in the past several weeks—following an impressive rally since the tariff-linked plunge in early April—investors might turn to companies bucking the trend. A handful of firms have seen volatility throughout the year but are poised to end 2025 on a high note.
DAL's strong guidance, dividend hikes and steadier balance sheet help it outshine AAL as both carriers face higher labor costs and shifting demand.
The latest trading day saw Delta Air Lines (DAL) settling at $55.76, representing a -4.54% change from its previous close.
DAL stock steadies as the U.S. government shutdown ends, with strong third-quarter results, dividend hikes and easing fuel costs aiding momentum.
Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian didn't mince words in describing how airlines became a bargaining chip during shutdown negotiations.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian backed the FAA's decision to mandate flight cuts during the government shutdown, saying there was "no question" that the conditions posed a safety risk. Bastian expressed frustration with the air travel industry suffering collateral damage during the shutdown, saying the company doesn't like "being a political football.
Air travel disruptions worsened on Monday as the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown continued. Air traffic controllers missed their second paycheck of the shutdown.
A group of two dozen U.S. House Democratic lawmakers asked Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian on Wednesday to answer questions about whether it will use generative artificial intelligence to help set ticket prices.
Delta (DAL) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
The company's industry-leading position, persistent strength, outperformance, cash flow, and value-building capability have its stock price on track to reach new all-time highs, potentially before the year's end.
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