Delta Air Lines (DAL) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know

From Nasdaq: 2025-05-16 17:45:00

In the latest market close, Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock reached $50.92, up by 1.27%. This outperformed the S&P 500’s 0.7% gain. The stock has climbed by 23.08% in the past month, exceeding the Transportation sector’s gain of 12.07% and the S&P 500’s gain of 9.81%.

Analysts are closely watching Delta Air Lines ahead of its earnings disclosure. Expected earnings per share are $1.97, a 16.53% decline year-over-year. Revenue is estimated at $16.13 billion, a 3.2% drop from the same period last year. Full-year projections anticipate earnings of $5.26 per share and revenue of $60.9 billion.

Changes in analyst estimates reflect the company’s business dynamics. Forecast updates indicate analyst confidence in Delta Air Lines’ future profitability. The Zacks Rank model, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), shows the stock at #3 (Hold) currently.

Delta Air Lines trades at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.56, above the industry average of 9.52. The stock’s PEG ratio of 2.45 considers expected earnings growth. The Transportation – Airline industry has a PEG ratio of 1.04. The industry ranks 180 out of 250+, indicating lower performance.

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