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Delta Air Lines

52.99 USD
+1.85
3.62%
At close May 13, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
52.70
-0.29
0.55%
1 day
3.62%
5 days
17.42%
1 month
31.49%
3 months
-17.28%
6 months
-17.79%
Year to date
-10.29%
1 year
0.00%
5 years
173.00%
10 years
13.27%
 

About: Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.

Employees: 103,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

167% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 238 | Existing positions closed: 89

24% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $25.9B [Q3] → $32.2B (+$6.3B) [Q4]

16% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 19 [Q3] → 22 (+3) [Q4]

14% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.1B | Put options by funds: $2.71B

12% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,064 [Q3] → 1,192 (+128) [Q4]

2.85% more ownership

Funds ownership: 78.87% [Q3] → 81.72% (+2.85%) [Q4]

5% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 376 | Existing positions reduced: 394

Research analyst outlook

8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$46
13%
downside
Avg. target
$56
6%
upside
High target
$72
36%
upside

8 analyst ratings

positive
75%
neutral
25%
negative
0%
UBS
Thomas Wadewitz
38% 1-year accuracy
16 / 42 met price target
13%downside
$46
Neutral
Maintained
8 May 2025
Barclays
Brandon Oglenski
43% 1-year accuracy
34 / 79 met price target
9%upside
$58
Overweight
Maintained
8 Apr 2025
Susquehanna
Christopher Stathoulopoulos
67% 1-year accuracy
12 / 18 met price target
6%downside
$50
Positive
Maintained
7 Apr 2025
B of A Securities
Andrew Didora
72% 1-year accuracy
13 / 18 met price target
6%upside
$56
Buy
Maintained
3 Apr 2025
Goldman Sachs
Catherine O'Brien
55% 1-year accuracy
6 / 11 met price target
13%upside
$60
Buy
Maintained
2 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 32 articles about DAL published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Schaeffers Research
19 hours ago
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Positive
WSJ
4 days ago
Delta, Korean Air to Buy Stakes in WestJet For $550 Million
The investment comes at a shaky moment for travel between Canada and the U.S., with Canadians taking fewer trips to the U.S.
Delta, Korean Air to Buy Stakes in WestJet For $550 Million
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Why Is Delta (DAL) Up 23.3% Since Last Earnings Report?
Delta (DAL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Why Is Delta (DAL) Up 23.3% Since Last Earnings Report?
Positive
Reuters
5 days ago
Delta, Korean Air to buy 25% stake in Canada's WestJet
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air Lines will acquire an aggregate 25% stake in Canada's WestJet Airlines for $550 million from private equity firm Onex Corp , the U.S. carrier said on Friday.
Delta, Korean Air to buy 25% stake in Canada's WestJet
Positive
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
Why Airline Stocks Are Flying Higher Today
The U.S. government has announced plans to spend "tens of billions" to upgrade the air traffic control system, advancements that will hopefully help alleviate concerns about flying following a series of high-profile incidents.
Why Airline Stocks Are Flying Higher Today
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
How Should You Play DAL Stock Post Scandinavian Expansion Update?
With DAL stock gaining recently, we assess its investment worthiness at current levels.
How Should You Play DAL Stock Post Scandinavian Expansion Update?
Negative
Reuters
1 week ago
Delta must face passenger lawsuit over massive computer outage
Delta Air Lines must face a proposed class action by passengers who said it refused to offer full refunds after delaying or canceling their flights following a massive computer outage last July, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
Delta must face passenger lawsuit over massive computer outage
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Delta Air Lines: Significant Upside With First Class Fundamentals And A Discounted Price
Delta Air Lines is presenting a 50% appreciation opportunity by 2026 due to their operational and strategic execution. Delta's strategic initiatives include debt reduction, investing in profitable hubs, and optimizing fleet usage, aiming for normalized 9-10% profit margins by 2028. A covered straddle trade offers a potential 189% return in less than 2 years, with a breakeven point of 11% below today's price.
Delta Air Lines: Significant Upside With First Class Fundamentals And A Discounted Price
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 week ago
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Negative
CNBC
1 week ago
Earnings show one tech segment starting to feel the tariff pinch fastest
Tariffs remain top of mind for tech companies this earnings season, but some businesses are feeling more pain than others. Advertising-heavy businesses seem to be holding on in the near-term as consumer-focused models start to feel the pinch from slowing spending.
Earnings show one tech segment starting to feel the tariff pinch fastest
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