Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)
Listed on NYSE • Industrials / Airlines, Airports & Air Services
Overview
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, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Detroit, 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, Mexico City, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and Seoul-Incheon. The company sells its tickets through various distribution channels, including delta.com and the Fly Delta app, reservations, online travel agencies, traditional brick and mortar, and other agencies. It also provides aircraft maintenance and engineering support, repair, and overhaul services; and vacation packages to third-party consumers, as well as aircraft charters, and management and programs. The company operates through a fleet of approximately 1,200 aircrafts. Delta Air Lines, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Key Information
Symbol:
DAL
CEO:
Edward H. Bastian
Exchange:
NYSE
CIK:
0000027904
Website:
https://www.delta.com
SEC Filings:
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Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Price
58.54
Change
2.89
Change %
5.19%
Open
56.3
Previous Close
55.65
High
58.86
Low
56.03
Volume
8,252,758
Market Cap
38,224,441,344
EV/EBITDA
6.6
Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Shares Outstanding
652,962,768
FloatShares
645,303,853
Float Ratio
98.83%
Shares Short
17,653,544
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
3.05%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
1.84 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
0.33%
Held Percent Institutions
81.87%
Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)
| Earnings | |
| Earnings Date (Estimated) | 2026-01-09 |
| Earnings Call (Estimated) | 2025-10-09 |
| Avg EPS Estimate | 1.7547 |
| Low EPS Estimate | 1.57 |
| High EPS Estimate | 1.86 |
| Revenue | |
| Avg Revenue Forecast | 15,880,833,330 |
| Low Revenue Forecast | 14,877,000,000 |
| High Revenue Forecast | 16,246,000,000 |
DAL Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Holdings | $3,791,000,064 | Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. |
| Quick Ratio | 0.262 | The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe. |
| Current Ratio | 0.398 | The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity. |
| Total Debt | $22,077,999,104 | Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden. |
DAL Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | $8,022,000,128 | EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations. |
| Operating Cash Flow | $7,976,000,000 | Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability. |
| Free Cash Flow | $2,057,874,944 | Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment. |
| Gross Margin | 21.12% | Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability. |
| Operating Margin | 9.92% | Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs. |
| Profit Margin | 7.36% | Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability. |
DAL Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 117.30% | Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure. |
| Total Debt | $22,077,999,104 | Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability. |
DAL Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 6.40% | Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion. |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | 10.20% | Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability. |
Financial Data for DAL (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $58.54 | Latest stock trading price |
| Price Target (High) | $90 | Analyst highest expected price |
| Price Target (Low) | $32 | Analyst lowest expected price |
| Price Target (Average) | $71.75 | Average target price across analysts |
| Price Target (Median) | $72 | Median of target prices |
| Average Rating Score | 1.36 | Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell) |
| Consensus Recommendation | strong_buy | Consensus rating |
| Analyst Coverage Count | 21 | Number of analysts providing estimates |
| Cash Holdings | $3,791,000,064 | Total cash held by the company |
| Cash per Share | $5.84 | Cash value per outstanding share |
| Total Debt | $22,077,999,104 | Company's total debt |
| Quick Ratio | 0.262 | Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory) |
| Current Ratio | 0.398 | Overall short-term liquidity |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 117.30% | Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity |
| EBITDA | $8,022,000,128 | Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization |
| Total Revenue | $62,919,999,488 | Total company revenue |
| Revenue per Share | $97.249 | Total revenue divided by shares outstanding |
| Gross Profit | 21.12% | Revenue minus cost of goods sold |
| Return on Assets | 4.75% | Net income / Total assets |
| Return on Equity | 28.51% | Net income / Shareholder equity |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | 10.20% | Year-over-year EPS growth |
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 6.40% | Year-over-year revenue growth |
| Gross Margin | 21.12% | Gross profit / Total revenue |
| EBITDA Margin | 12.75% | EBITDA / Revenue |
| Operating Margin | 9.92% | Operating income / Revenue |
| Profit Margin | 7.36% | Net income / Revenue |
| Free Cash Flow | $2,057,874,944 | Cash left after capital expenditures |
| Operating Cash Flow | $7,976,000,000 | Cash from core business operations |
| Currency | USD | Reported in US dollars |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-05 | Data source from Yahoo |