Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Stock Price & Analysis
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) rose 3.77% to USD 85.06 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
DAL last closed at USD 81.97; the session ranged USD 82.44–86.01 on volume of 5,445,710 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 50.45–95.68 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC)
| Price | USD 85.06 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.77% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 81.97 |
| Open | USD 82.66 |
| Day Range | USD 82.44 – 86.01 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 50.45 – 95.68 |
| Volume | 5,445,710 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (DAL)
Nexqual's technical model rates DAL "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.41 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 82.99) |
| MACD | -0.12 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (DAL)
Wall Street analysts rate DAL "Strong Buy" based on 24 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 105.52 (range USD 50–125), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 24 |
| Mean Target | USD 105.52 |
| High Target | USD 125 |
| Low Target | USD 50 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 24 / 0 / 1 |
Earnings (DAL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-08 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.26 |
| Revenue Estimate | $19.02B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.56 vs est 1.49 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.64 vs est 0.57 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.55 vs est 1.55 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.71 vs est 1.53 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (DAL)
| Total Revenue | $68.29B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +18.70% |
| Gross Margin | +18.70% |
| Operating Margin | +7.92% |
| Profit Margin | +5.78% |
| ROE | +20.13% |
| Debt / Equity | 96.65 |
| Current Ratio | 0.42 |
| Total Cash | $4.66B |
| Total Debt | $21.08B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.82B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Financial Health Score (DAL)
Nexqual rates Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +19% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 19%, operating 8% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $4.66B cash vs $21.1B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $2.82B, slim 4.1% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 20%, ROA 4.0% |
Ownership (DAL)
| Insider Ownership | +6.52% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +83.70% |
| Float | 649.60M |
| Short % of Float | +4.45% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Leadership (DAL)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. is led by Edward H. Bastian (age 67), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Edward H. Bastian (age 67) |
|---|---|
| President | Peter W. Carter (age 61) |
| Executive VP & COO | Daniel Charles Janki (age 56) |
| EVP, President of Intl., Chairman of Delta TechOps & Chairman of Advisory Board of Delta MRO | Alain M. Bellemare (age 64) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Erik Storey Snell (age 47) |
Major Backers & Investors (DAL)
Notable institutional backers of Delta Air Lines, Inc. include Berkshire Hathaway, Sanders Capital, LLC, FMR, LLC, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway | 6.05% |
| Sanders Capital, LLC | 4.48% |
| FMR, LLC | 4.18% |
| Harris Associates L.P. | 4.03% |
| Capital International Investors | 3.13% |
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND | 2.14% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 21.34% |
| BlackRock | 8.01% |
| State Street | 4.77% |
| Geode Capital | 2.73% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
From Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-11)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo in the United States and internationally.
- The company operates through two segments, Airline and Refinery.
- Its domestic network centered on core hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-St.
- Paul, and Salt Lake City, as well as coastal hub positions in Boston, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, and Seattle; and international network centered on hubs and market presence in Amsterdam, Bogota, Lima, Mexico City, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Santiago (Chile), Sao Paulo, Seoul-Incheon, and Tokyo.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAL | American Airlines Group, Inc. | USD 14.48 | ▼ 2.13% |
| UAL | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | USD 118.27 | ▲ 0.86% |
| LUV | Southwest Airlines Company | USD 45.08 | ▼ 5.41% |
| CCL | Carnival Corporation Ltd. | USD 26.33 | ▲ 0.88% |
| RCL | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | USD 293.54 | ▲ 2.69% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.