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Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$61.52 +0.59 (+0.97%)
(As of 05:45 PM ET)

About Delta Air Lines Stock (NYSE:DAL)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$59.89
$61.56
50-Day Range
$52.73
$65.77
52-Week Range
$36.34
$67.50
Volume
7.20 million shs
Average Volume
9.20 million shs
Market Capitalization
$39.70 billion
P/E Ratio
8.54
Dividend Yield
0.98%
Price Target
$75.83
Consensus Rating
Buy

Company Overview

Delta Air Lines Inc. is a major airline providing domestic and international air travel services. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta is one of the largest airlines in the world, operating a fleet of over 900 aircraft that serves more than 325 destinations across six continents. Delta has a long history in the airline industry. It is known for its exceptional customer service, operational reliability and industry-leading innovation.

As of the end of the fourth quarter of 2022, Delta Air Lines Inc. had a market capitalization of $24.5 billion, with over 720 million outstanding shares. The company has a strong financial position, with total revenue for the full year 2022 reaching $38.6 billion, an increase of 20% compared to the previous year. Delta's net income for the same period was $2.7 billion, up from $1.2 billion in 2021.

Delta's strong financial performance comes from several factors, including its strategic focus on customer service, operational efficiency and technological innovation. The company has invested heavily in its fleet and infrastructure and is committed to delivering passengers a safe and comfortable travel experience. Delta has also made significant investments in technology, such as its Fly Delta app and biometric boarding, which have helped to streamline the travel experience and improve customer satisfaction.

Delta is also committed to sustainable business practices, focusing on reducing its environmental impact. The company has set ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2050 and has invested in fuel-efficient aircraft and sustainable aviation fuel. In addition, Delta has a comprehensive recycling program and has implemented measures to reduce waste in its operations.

Delta's strong brand recognition, customer loyalty and strategic partnerships support its competitive position in the airline industry. The company has alliances with several international airlines, such as Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic, enabling it to provide its customers with seamless travel experiences. Delta also has a strong presence in key markets, such as New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles, which have helped to drive its growth and profitability.

Delta also faces significant challenges in the airline industry, including intense competition from other major airlines and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic severely impacted the airline industry, with reduced demand for air travel and significant disruptions to operations. Delta responded to these challenges by implementing cost-cutting measures, such as reducing its workforce, retiring older aircraft and focusing on its core customer service and operational efficiency strengths.

Delta Air Lines Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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95th Percentile Overall Score

DAL MarketRank™: 

Delta Air Lines scored higher than 95% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 15th out of 129 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Delta Air Lines has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.07, and is based on 13 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Delta Air Lines has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Delta Air Lines' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Delta Air Lines are expected to grow by 18.26% in the coming year, from $6.08 to $7.19 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Delta Air Lines is 8.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 112.36.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Delta Air Lines is 8.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 17.78.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Delta Air Lines has a PEG Ratio of 1.21. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Delta Air Lines has a P/B Ratio of 3.56. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    5.02% of the outstanding shares of Delta Air Lines have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Delta Air Lines has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Delta Air Lines has recently decreased by 7.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Delta Air Lines has a dividend yield of 0.99%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Delta Air Lines does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Delta Air Lines is 8.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Delta Air Lines will have a dividend payout ratio of 8.34% next year. This indicates that Delta Air Lines will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Delta Air Lines' dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    5.02% of the outstanding shares of Delta Air Lines have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Delta Air Lines has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Delta Air Lines has recently decreased by 7.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    Delta Air Lines has a news sentiment score of 0.46. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Delta Air Lines this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 72 people have searched for DAL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    27 people have added Delta Air Lines to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 59% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Delta Air Lines insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $8,044,893.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.96% of the stock of Delta Air Lines is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    69.93% of the stock of Delta Air Lines is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Delta Air Lines' insider trading history.
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DAL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Delta Air Lines' stock was trading at $40.23 at the start of the year. Since then, DAL shares have increased by 52.9% and is now trading at $61.52.
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Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 10th. The transportation company reported $1.50 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.52 by $0.02. The company's quarterly revenue was up 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year.
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The following companies are subsidiaries of Delta Air Lines: Grupo Aeroméxico S.A.B. de C.V., Virgin Atlantic Airways, Northwest Airlines Corporation, Aero Assurance Ltd., DAL Global Technology Hub LLP, Delta Flight Products LLC, Delta Material Services LLC, and more.

Top institutional investors of Delta Air Lines include Sanders Capital LLC (4.31%), Primecap Management Co. CA (3.47%), State Street Corp (3.38%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (3.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Edward H Bastian, Glen W Hauenstein, Peter W Carter, Alain Bellemare, Joanne D Smith, Francis S Blake, Francis S Blake, Steven M Sear, Rahul D Samant, Allison C Ausband, David S Taylor, Michael P Huerta, Willie Cw Chiang, William C Carroll and Greg Creed.
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Shares of DAL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Delta Air Lines investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), Netflix (NFLX), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Exxon Mobil (XOM).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
10/10/2024
Ex-Dividend for 10/31 Dividend
10/10/2024
Dividend Payable
10/31/2024
Today
12/23/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Air transportation, scheduled
Sub-Industry
Airlines
CUSIP
24736170
Employees
100,000
Year Founded
1925

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$75.83
High Stock Price Target
$90.00
Low Stock Price Target
$59.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+23.6%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.07
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$4.61 billion
Pretax Margin
9.50%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$60.31 billion
Cash Flow
$9.56 per share
Book Value
$17.26 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
639,086,000
Market Cap
$39.60 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.35

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This page (NYSE:DAL) was last updated on 12/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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