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Delta Air Lines (DAL) Earnings

Delta Air Lines earnings dates, analyst consensus, and share price performance after past earnings releases — all in one place.

Updated: October 11, 2026

Share Price
82.17 USD
+0.04%
Market Cap
$54.04 bn
Next Report
October 9, 2026
confirmed date
Earnings Beat
75%
out of 4 last quarters
Average Share Price Movement
3.37%
on the session after publication
P/E Ratio
16.40
Delta Air Lines: Earnings Beat RateThe company beat analyst forecasts in 75% of the last 4 quarters.75%above forecasts
Quarters in which Delta Air Lines beat analyst consensus estimates — out of the last 4 reports.

When Does Delta Air Lines Report Earnings?

The next Delta Air Lines earnings report is scheduled for October 9, 2026, according to the company's announcement.

The expected earnings per share (EPS) is 1.41 USD. Analyst forecasts range from 1.00 to 2.18 USD. The market reacts not to the absolute earnings, but to the difference between the actual result and this forecast.

Expected revenue: 18.66 B USD.

Delta Air Lines Last Earnings Report: What the Numbers Showed

Delta Air Lines' last report was for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. EPS reached 1.72 USD compared to analyst estimates of 1.75 USD — 1.88% below expectations.

EPS
1.72 USD
forecast 1.75
Surprise
-1.88%
vs. consensus

Insider Transactions: Delta Air Lines

Who from the management board, supervisory board, US Congress, or government bought and sold shares of this company — based on official filings.

Insider Buys · 12 mo.
11
≈ $4.4B
Sales · 12 mo.
38
Unique individuals
17
in the last year
Last transaction
August 5, 2026
Latest transactionsForm 4, STOCK Act, OGE, MAR
Delta Air Lines · Duquesne Family Office fund
$56.5M June 30, 2026
Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett · Buy DAL
Delta Air Lines · Berkshire Hathaway fund
$1.6B June 30, 2026
Donald Trump
$15K–$50KApril 27, 2026
Michael P Huerta · Sell DAL
$292K5 August 2026
Steven M Sear · Sell DAL
$3.8M August 5, 2026
Peter W Carter · Sell DAL
$3.7M August 4, 2026
Edward H Bastian · Sell DAL
$19.2M August 4, 2026
Alain Bellemare · Sell DAL
$3.2M August 4, 2026
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How the stock reacted to past earnings

The company beat analyst estimates in 75% of the last 4 quarters.

The average share price change on the day after earnings release is 3.37% — regardless of direction. The largest move was 3.58%. This number says more about the risk of holding a position through an earnings report than the earnings forecast itself.

Delta Air Lines Share Price Reaction to EarningsBar chart: Delta Air Lines share price change on the trading day after the last 3 earnings releases. Increased after 1 of them, decreased after 2. Largest movement: 3.58%.-3.58%I 26+3.37%Q26-3.16%Q26
Delta Air Lines share price change on the day of the earnings release. Green bar indicates an increase, red a decrease.
EPS Forecast vs. Actual — Delta Air LinesBar chart comparing Delta Air Lines' EPS forecast with actual results over the last 4 quarters. Actual results exceeded forecasts in 3 of them.1.551.55Q4 250.570.64Q1 261.491.56Q2 261.751.72Q3 26analyst forecastCompany earnings
Delta Air Lines Earnings Per Share: Analyst Forecasts and Actual Results, in USD.
Delta Air Lines quarterly results — forecast, actual, and share price movement on the day of publication. EPS values in USD.
QuarterRelease dateEPS estimateActual EPSSurpriseShare price reaction
September 30, 2026—1.751.72-1.88%—
June 30, 2026July 10, 20261.491.56+4.48%-3.16%
March 31, 2026April 8, 20260.570.64+11.35%+3.37%
December 31, 2025January 13, 20261.551.55+0.27%-3.58%

How much this company's stock moves after earnings

Delta Air Lines' share price changes by an average of 3.37% on the first trading day after earnings releases — based on the last 4 reports, regardless of direction. This ranks 134 out of 180 companies for which we calculate this statistic.

Analyst forecasts for upcoming periods

The consensus is the average of many analysts' forecasts. The more analysts behind a number, the less likely it is to be a single error—but forecast agreement is never a guarantee of the actual result.

Forecasts for Delta Air Lines — EPS values in USD.
PeriodEPS estimateEPS a year agoChangeRevenue forecastAnalysts
Current quarter1.411.55-8.79%$18.66 bn18
Next quarter0.570.64-10.31%$16.01 bn8
Current year5.455.82-6.36%$73.65 bn23
Next year7.865.60+40.41%$75.49 bn8

Revenue and margins quarter by quarter

Margin shows how much of sales a company retains. Rising revenue with shrinking margins means growth is coming at the expense of profitability—and that's usually more interesting than sales growth alone.

Delta Air Lines Revenue and MarginBar chart of Delta Air Lines' quarterly revenue over the last 5 quarters; revenue is growing, with the net margin overlaid as a line.Q2 25Q3 25Q4 25Q1 26Q2 2612.79%8.50%7.62%-1.82%8.12%Quarterly revenueNet margin
Delta Air Lines quarterly revenue in USD and net margin for the same quarter.
Delta Air Lines Quarterly Income Statement.
QuarterRevenueGross marginOperating marginNet margin
June 30, 2026$19.76 bn22.98%9.43%8.12%
March 31, 2026$15.85 bn18.59%3.16%-1.82%
December 31, 2025$16.00 bn23.63%9.17%7.62%
September 30, 2025$16.67 bn24.43%10.10%8.50%
June 30, 2025$16.65 bn27.67%12.63%12.79%

Delta Air Lines Dividend

The next ex-dividend date for Delta Air Lines is October 15, 2026. To receive this payment, shares must be held by the end of the trading day preceding this date — purchasing on the ex-dividend date itself is too late.

Dividend Yield
1.05%
from the last payment
Per Share
0.86 USD
annually
Payout Ratio
12.44%
portion of profit returned to shareholders
Ex-dividend date
October 15, 2026
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Who Reports in the Coming Weeks

Dates from the Portevo calendar — companies in the same industry are listed first, as their earnings often move the share prices of their peers even before their own reports.

About Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DAL, and its headquarters are in the United States. The company belongs to the industrials sector (industry: Airlines).

  • Ticker: DAL
  • Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
  • Trading Currency: USD
  • Sector: Industrial
  • Number of Analysts Providing Estimates: 24
  • 52-Week Range: 55.03 – 95.68
  • Company Website: https://www.delta.com

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Delta Air Lines report earnings?

The next report is scheduled for October 9, 2026.

What were Delta Air Lines' earnings last quarter?

For the quarter ended September 30, 2026: earnings per share 1.72 USD. This is -1.88% compared to analyst forecasts.

What is Delta Air Lines' stock ticker?

DAL — on the New York Stock Exchange. You may also see DAL on quoting services.

What is the earnings per share forecast for Delta Air Lines?

The analyst consensus for the upcoming quarter is $1.41 per share. Individual forecasts range from $1.00 to $2.18.

How much does Delta Air Lines' share price usually change after earnings?

On average, 3.37% in the session after publication, counting both directions. The largest recorded movement was 3.58%.

Does Delta Air Lines usually beat analyst forecasts?

In the last 4 quarters, results exceeded forecasts in 75% of cases. History does not predict the next report, but it shows how cautiously analysts approach this company.

Where can I check Delta Air Lines' financial results in English?

On Portevo — the earnings calendar, analyst forecasts, surprise history, and share price reactions are available for free and without an account.

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