Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL – Get Free Report) is anticipated to announce its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, April 8th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.7030 per share and revenue of $14.6973 billion for the quarter. Delta Air Lines has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.500-0.900 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.500-7.500 EPS. Investors may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 13th. The transportation company reported $1.55 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.53 by $0.02. Delta Air Lines had a return on equity of 20.96% and a net margin of 7.90%.The company had revenue of $14.61 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.80 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.85 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Delta Air Lines to post $8 EPS for the current fiscal year and $8 EPS for the next fiscal year.
Delta Air Lines Stock Up 0.1%
Shares of NYSE DAL opened at $66.80 on Tuesday. Delta Air Lines has a 52 week low of $35.13 and a 52 week high of $76.39. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $66.49 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $64.66. The company has a quick ratio of 0.34, a current ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. The company has a market cap of $43.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.71, a P/E/G ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 1.31.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
DAL has been the subject of several analyst reports. Citigroup cut their target price on Delta Air Lines from $87.00 to $77.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 20th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Delta Air Lines from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Bank of America cut their target price on Delta Air Lines from $80.00 to $78.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Raymond James Financial cut their target price on Delta Air Lines from $80.00 to $76.00 and set a “strong-buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on Delta Air Lines from $77.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $78.84.
Delta Air Lines News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Delta Air Lines this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst and investor upgrades highlight Delta’s relative strength — Seeking Alpha frames DAL as a “relative winner” with a strong balance sheet and low leverage, supporting investor confidence ahead of results. Delta Air Lines: Why It Is A Relative Winner (Rating Upgrade)
- Positive Sentiment: Street estimates have been revised higher for Q1 (consensus ~ $0.62/shr vs $0.46 last year), lifting expectations that Delta will show recovery and drive a favorable EPS beat/guide. Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Delta Air Lines Expectations Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Media commentary and high-profile endorsements (Jim Cramer praised Delta’s reliability) are supporting sentiment and may attract short-term buyers ahead of the print. Jim Cramer Says Delta Air “Truly Distinguished Itself…”
- Positive Sentiment: Some market reports note a near-term rally as oil cools intermittently, reducing immediate input-cost pressure and helping shares move higher into earnings. Delta Air Line Stock Enjoys Pre-Earnings Pop as Oil Cools
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and traders expect a sizable post-earnings move for DAL, which increases short-term volatility risk even if fundamentals are sound; prepare for swings around the report. Here’s How Much Delta Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: Macro calendar (CPI, Fed minutes, inflation data reflecting the Iran war impact) could drive broader market moves that affect DAL independently of company-specific results. Fed Minutes, Inflation, Delta, Levi’s, and More to Watch This Week
- Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen trimmed its price target on Delta (reported in an aggregator), signaling some analyst caution on upside from current levels. 5 Cheapest Strong Buy Stocks to Buy Right Now
- Negative Sentiment: Jet-fuel costs remain the key risk: several outlets flag large fuel price jumps linked to the Iran conflict (one report cites a 103% surge in jet-fuel costs), which would compress margins if sustained. Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Surges Ahead of Q1 Earnings Report This Wednesday
Insider Transactions at Delta Air Lines
In other Delta Air Lines news, EVP Rahul D. Samant sold 62,528 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.18, for a total value of $4,388,215.04. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 20,939 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,469,499.02. This trade represents a 74.91% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Alain Bellemare sold 35,212 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.20, for a total value of $2,647,942.40. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 138,176 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,390,835.20. The trade was a 20.31% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 620,550 shares of company stock worth $44,127,667. 0.88% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Trading of Delta Air Lines
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Delta Air Lines in the 2nd quarter valued at about $555,000. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in shares of Delta Air Lines by 33.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 9,174 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $555,000 after buying an additional 2,302 shares in the last quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC raised its holdings in shares of Delta Air Lines by 19.6% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 2,530 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $176,000 after buying an additional 415 shares in the last quarter. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Delta Air Lines during the 4th quarter valued at about $174,000. Finally, BOKF NA raised its holdings in shares of Delta Air Lines by 108.6% during the 3rd quarter. BOKF NA now owns 3,021 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $171,000 after buying an additional 1,573 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.93% of the company’s stock.
Delta Air Lines Company Profile
Delta Air Lines is a major U.S.-based global airline that provides scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation, aircraft maintenance and repair services, and related travel products. Its operations include mainline domestic and international passenger services, a branded regional network operating under the Delta Connection name, dedicated air cargo carriage, and in-house maintenance, repair and overhaul through Delta TechOps. Delta offers a range of cabin products for different customer segments, including premium business-class service on long-haul routes and tiered economy offerings on domestic and international flights, and it markets customer loyalty benefits through the SkyMiles frequent-flyer program.
The carrier operates a mixed fleet of narrow- and wide-body aircraft from multiple U.S.
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