Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$68.38 +2.56 (+3.88%)

As of 01/21/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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 14 Analyst Ratings

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

$78.22
14.39% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Delta Air Lines, the average price target is $78.22. The highest price target for DAL is $90.00, while the lowest price target for DAL is $60.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.39% from the current price of $68.38.

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DAL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	1 Month Ago 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	3 Months Ago 10/25/23 to 10/24/24	1 Year Ago 1/23/23 to 1/23/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	9 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	$78.22	$75.83	$65.40	$55.50
Forecasted Upside	14.39% Upside	23.26% Upside	19.40% Upside	46.01% 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.

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	3.07	2.60	2.52
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	14.39% Upside	35.52% Upside	11.17% 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
1/13/2025	TD Cowen 5 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy	$78.00 ➝ $90.00	+34.35%
1/7/2025	Susquehanna 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$59.00 ➝ $75.00	+24.61%
11/26/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$65.00 ➝ $76.00	+16.87%
11/26/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$88.00	+36.48%
11/21/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$60.00 ➝ $80.00	+25.71%
11/15/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. O'brien Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$83.00	+28.01%
11/14/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$60.00 ➝ $90.00	+38.29%
11/11/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$58.00 ➝ $72.00	+13.28%
10/11/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$55.00 ➝ $60.00	+18.51%
10/11/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$68.00 ➝ $80.00	+59.52%
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10/8/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$62.00 ➝ $65.00	+28.23%
9/19/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Hollins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
5/13/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$72.80	+38.40%
4/11/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$85.00	+80.74%
10/5/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$58.00 ➝ $54.00	+49.75%
7/14/2023	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$55.00 ➝ $60.00	+29.23%
7/14/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$51.00 ➝ $54.00	+13.18%
6/28/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
2/8/2023	Redburn Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$55.00	+38.92%

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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 Sunday, January 19, 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.:

Delta Air Lines, Inc. reported a strong quarterly revenue of $15.56 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $14.20 billion, indicating robust demand and operational efficiency.
The company achieved a net margin of 7.71%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
With a return on equity of 29.93%, Delta Air Lines, Inc. demonstrates strong profitability relative to shareholder equity, suggesting effective management and a good return on investment for shareholders.
Recent analyst upgrades have set a consensus target price of $78.22, with several firms rating the stock as a "buy," indicating positive market sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
The current stock price is $66.34, which is near its 52-week high of $68.99, suggesting that the stock is performing well and may continue to rise as market conditions improve.

Delta Air Lines
Bear Case

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

Insider selling has been significant, with 117,319 shares sold recently, which may indicate a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, suggesting that it relies on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile market conditions.
Despite strong revenue growth, the quick ratio of 0.34 indicates potential liquidity issues, meaning the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional financing.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact travel demand, which is a core revenue driver for Delta Air Lines, Inc., posing risks to future earnings.
While the stock has performed well recently, it is still subject to fluctuations based on broader market trends and airline industry dynamics, which can be unpredictable.

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 $78.22, with a high forecast of $90.00 and a low forecast of $60.00.
: 14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Delta Air Lines in the last twelve months. There are currently 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" DAL shares.
: According to analysts, Delta Air Lines's stock has a predicted upside of 14.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Delta Air Lines has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group 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