Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$54.74 -1.24 (-2.21%)

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Delta Air Lines - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
17

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Delta Air Lines in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for DAL.

Consensus Price Target

$66.21
20.93% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Delta Air Lines, the average price target is $66.21. The highest price target for DAL is $90.00, while the lowest price target for DAL is $56.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.93% from the current price of $54.75.

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DAL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/24/24 to 7/24/25	1 Month Ago 6/24/24 to 6/24/25	3 Months Ago 4/25/24 to 4/25/25	1 Year Ago 7/25/23 to 7/24/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	15 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$66.21	$62.50	$61.06	$60.70
Forecasted Upside	20.93% Upside	26.09% Upside	46.64% Upside	41.36% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

DAL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

DAL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Delta Air Lines Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Delta Air Lines	Transportation Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.57	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.86% Upside	21.25% Upside	9.95% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent DAL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/14/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold	$56.00 ➝ $62.00	+8.96%
7/14/2025	Wolfe Research 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target		$56.00 ➝ $63.00	+10.63%
7/14/2025	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy	$55.00 ➝ $66.00	+16.36%
7/11/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Maheswari Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$72.00	+25.37%
7/11/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Stathoulopoulos Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$65.00	+11.74%
7/11/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
7/11/2025	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$58.00 ➝ $70.00	+23.41%
7/11/2025	Bernstein Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$60.00 ➝ $66.00	+16.36%
7/11/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight	$66.00 ➝ $72.00	+26.94%
7/11/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$62.00 ➝ $65.50	+15.48%
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7/11/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$60.00 ➝ $68.00	+19.89%
7/11/2025	Susquehanna Bancshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Positive	$51.00 ➝ $65.00	+14.60%
7/11/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$64.00 ➝ $69.20	+22.00%
7/11/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Catherine O'Brien Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$60.00 ➝ $67.00	+21.32%
7/11/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brandon Oglenski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$58.00 ➝ $65.00	+17.44%
7/11/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ravi Shanker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$88.00 ➝ $90.00	+58.33%
7/8/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$53.00 ➝ $63.00	+24.60%
4/3/2025	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Sum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/3/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Didora Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$65.00 ➝ $56.00	+29.09%

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Should I Buy Delta Air Lines Stock? DAL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Delta Air Lines pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Delta Air Lines
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Delta Air Lines, Inc.:

The current stock price is around $66, reflecting a positive outlook from analysts who have recently upgraded their ratings and price targets.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own a significant portion of the company's stock, indicating strong confidence in Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s future performance.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a low dividend payout ratio of 8.70%, suggesting that the company retains a substantial portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which could lead to growth.
Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy," with many analysts assigning buy ratings, which may attract more investors looking for growth opportunities.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. operates a robust network for both passenger and cargo transportation, positioning it well in the market for recovery and growth as travel demand increases.

Delta Air Lines
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Delta Air Lines, Inc. for these reasons:

Recent insider selling, including significant transactions by executives, may raise concerns about the company's short-term outlook and internal confidence.
Despite positive analyst ratings, some analysts have lowered their price targets, indicating potential volatility and uncertainty in the stock's performance.
The airline industry is highly sensitive to economic fluctuations, and any downturn could adversely affect Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s profitability and stock performance.
With a significant portion of the stock owned by institutional investors, any large sell-offs could lead to increased volatility in the stock price.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. faces ongoing challenges related to operational costs and competition, which could impact its ability to maintain profitability in the long term.

DAL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Delta Air Lines is $66.21, with a high forecast of $90.00 and a low forecast of $56.00.
: 19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Delta Air Lines in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" DAL shares.
: According to analysts, Delta Air Lines's stock has a predicted upside of 20.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Delta Air Lines has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Bernstein Bank, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, HSBC, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Sanford C. Bernstein, Susquehanna, Susquehanna Bancshares, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Delta Air Lines more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating for Delta Air Lines is Buy while the average consensus rating for "transportation" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how DAL compares to other companies.

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Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target