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Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$60.93 +0.55 (+0.91%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

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

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
14

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 13 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for DAL.

Consensus Price Target

$75.83
24.46% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Delta Air Lines, the average price target is $75.83. The highest price target for DAL is $90.00, while the lowest price target for DAL is $59.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.46% from the current price of $60.93.
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DAL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 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$75.83$72.75$61.52$54.40
Forecasted Upside24.46% Upside14.62% Upside31.07% Upside32.26% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
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.
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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.
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Delta Air Lines Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDelta Air LinesTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.07
2.61
2.51
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside24.46% Upside43.89% Upside14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/26/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$65.00 ➝ $76.00+16.87%
11/26/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy$88.00+36.48%
11/21/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $80.00+25.71%
11/15/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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C. O'brien
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Reiterated RatingBuy$83.00+28.01%
11/14/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $90.00+38.29%
11/12/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$59.00 ➝ $75.00+18.00%
11/11/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$58.00 ➝ $72.00+13.28%
10/11/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $60.00+18.51%
10/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$68.00 ➝ $80.00+59.52%
10/9/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$50.00 ➝ $59.00+13.92%
10/8/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $65.00+28.23%
9/19/2024BNP Paribas
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J. Hollins
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5/13/2024HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$72.80+38.40%
4/11/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$85.00+80.74%
10/5/2023Raymond James
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 Lower TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$58.00 ➝ $54.00+49.75%
7/14/2023Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform$55.00 ➝ $60.00+29.23%
7/14/2023Wolfe Research
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 Boost Target$51.00 ➝ $54.00+13.18%
6/28/202322nd Century Group
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
2/8/2023Redburn Partners
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$55.00+38.92%
1/5/2023Argus
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$39.00+13.41%

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

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Delta Air Lines
Bull Case

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

  • Strong Revenue Growth: Delta Air Lines, Inc. reported a revenue of $15.68 billion for the latest quarter, exceeding analyst estimates of $14.65 billion, indicating robust demand and operational efficiency.
  • High Return on Equity: The company boasts a return on equity of 29.93%, which reflects its ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity, making it an attractive investment for those seeking strong financial performance.
  • Current Stock Price: As of the latest trading session, Delta Air Lines, Inc. is priced at $64.53, which is significantly above its one-year low of $36.34, suggesting a positive trend in stock performance.
  • Dividend Payments: Delta Air Lines, Inc. recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $0.60 and a yield of 0.96%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Market Position: The company operates a comprehensive domestic network centered on major hubs, which positions it well to capture market share in the air transportation sector.

Delta Air Lines
Bear Case

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

  • Earnings Miss: In the latest earnings report, Delta Air Lines, Inc. reported earnings per share of $1.50, falling short of the consensus estimate of $1.52, which may raise concerns about its profitability.
  • High Debt-to-Equity Ratio: With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, the company has a significant amount of debt compared to its equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns or rising interest rates.
  • Low Current and Quick Ratios: The current ratio of 0.39 and quick ratio of 0.34 indicate potential liquidity issues, suggesting that the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations.
  • Market Volatility: The stock has a beta of 1.35, indicating higher volatility compared to the market, which could lead to greater price fluctuations and risk for investors.
  • Year-over-Year Earnings Decline: The company earned $2.03 per share during the same quarter last year, showing a decline in earnings, which may signal challenges in maintaining profitability.

DAL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Delta Air Lines is $75.83, with a high forecast of $90.00 and a low forecast of $59.00.

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Delta Air Lines in the last year. There are currently 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" DAL shares.

According to analysts, Delta Air Lines's stock has a predicted upside of 24.46% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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.


This page (NYSE:DAL) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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