Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC that the carrier's operation is running smoothly despite the federal government shutdown. More than 13,000 U.S. flights were delayed this week, some of them due to shortages of air traffic controllers, raising concerns about strains on the country's aviation industry during the shutdown.
Delta topped quarterly profit expectations and forecast a stronger-than-expected finish to 2025. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the carrier expects to grow profit margins in 2026.
Delta Airlines (DAL) reports earnings Thursday morning, and Jarrett Bilous expects the company to perform well in the report. He says consumer sentiment surrounding the airline has improved in recent quarters.
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is set to announce its earnings on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
This week's quarterly reports from Pepsi PEP, Delta Airlines DAL, and two other S&P 500 members for their respective fiscal quarters ending in August will get counted as part of our September-quarter tally. We have already seen such fiscal August-quarter results from 19 S&P 500 members, including results from FedEx, General Mills, Oracle, and others.
Delta (DAL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Delta (DAL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
In the most recent trading session, Delta Air Lines (DAL) closed at $56.75, indicating a -1.58% shift from the previous trading day.
Delta (DAL) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Delta Air Lines celebrates 100 years, evolving from a regional crop-duster to the world's largest airline by revenue. DAL's strategy centers on dominant hubs, premium service, industry-leading operational performance, and high-margin non-transportation revenue streams, including its Amex partnership. Fleet modernization, disciplined financial management, and strategic global partnerships position DAL for continued profitability and resilience amid industry volatility and competitor misfortunes.
In the latest trading session, Delta Air Lines (DAL) closed at $58.82, marking a +1.66% move from the previous day.