DELTA AIR LINES INC (DAL) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings

NYSE:DAL • US2473617023

60.58 USD
+1.57 (+2.66%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026
60.5 USD
-0.08 (-0.13%)
After Hours: 3/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for DELTA AIR LINES INC (DAL).

Forecast Snapshot

Consensus Price Target

Price Target
$83.13
+ 37.22% Upside

Next Earnings Forecast

Earnings Estimate
Release DateApr 7, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.71
Revenue Estimate13.973B

ChartMill Buy Consensus

Rating
83.75%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score

Price Target Details & History

Consensus Price Target and Range

Mean target
$83.13
Upside
+ 37.22%
From current price of $60.58 to mean target of $83.13, Based on 32 analyst forecasts
Low
$49.71
Median
$85.68
High
$94.50

Price Target Revisions

1 Month
0.00%
3 Months
14.69%

Price Target Summary

32 analysts have analysed DAL and the average price target is 83.13 USD. This implies a price increase of 37.22% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 60.58.
The average price target has been revised upward by 14.69% in the past 3 months.
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Analyst Ratings & History

Current Analyst Ratings

DAL Current Analyst RatingDAL Current Analyst Buy, Sell and Hold Ratings.Current Analyst Rating Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Strong Sell 5 10 15

Analyst Ratings History

DAL Historical Analyst RatingsDAL Historical Analyst Buy, Sell and Hold Ratings and number of analysts.Historical Monthly Analyst Rating -19 -17 -15 -13 -11 -9 -7 -5 -3 -1 10 20 30

Analyst Ratings Consensus

ChartMill Buy Consensus
83.75%
DAL was analyzed by 32 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 84. So analysts seem to be very confident about DAL.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
DAL was analyzed by 32 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
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Recent Upgrades & Downgrades

DateFirmActionFrom → To
2026-03-09TD CowenMaintains Buy -> Buy
2026-03-05Rothschild & CoMaintains Buy -> Buy
2026-01-14UBSMaintains Buy -> Buy
2026-01-12BarclaysMaintains Overweight -> Overweight
2026-01-09SusquehannaMaintains Positive -> Positive
2026-01-07TD CowenMaintains Buy -> Buy
2026-01-06Goldman SachsMaintains Buy -> Buy
2026-01-06B of A SecuritiesMaintains Buy -> Buy
2025-12-18Wells FargoInitiate Overweight
2025-12-09BMO CapitalInitiate Outperform
2025-12-04CitigroupInitiate Buy
2025-10-15B of A SecuritiesMaintains Buy -> Buy
2025-10-10BernsteinMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2025-10-10UBSMaintains Buy -> Buy
2025-10-10Deutsche BankMaintains Buy -> Buy
2025-10-10SusquehannaMaintains Positive -> Positive
2025-10-10Raymond JamesMaintains Strong Buy -> Strong Buy
2025-10-03SusquehannaMaintains Positive -> Positive
2025-10-01JefferiesUpgrade Hold -> Buy
2025-09-29Evercore ISI GroupMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2025-09-12JP MorganMaintains Overweight -> Overweight
2025-07-11UBSMaintains Buy -> Buy
2025-07-11BarclaysMaintains Overweight -> Overweight
2025-07-11Goldman SachsMaintains Buy -> Buy
2025-07-11Morgan StanleyMaintains Overweight -> Overweight

Next Earnings Forecast Details

Next Earnings Details

Release DateApr 7, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.71
Revenue Estimate13.973B
Revenue Q2Q7.67%
EPS Q2Q54.99%
Number of Analysts23

Next Earnings Revisions

Revenue (1 Month)
-0.01%
Revenue (3 Months)
1.57%
EPS (1 Month)
-0.61%
EPS (3 Months)
5.69%

Next Earnings Summary

DAL is expected to report earnings on 4/7/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 0.71 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 13.97B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 1.57% in the past 3 months.
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Full Analyst Estimates

Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates

2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Revenue
YoY % growth
DAL revenue by date.DAL revenue by date.
58.048B
14.76%		61.643B
6.19%		63.364B
2.79%		63.2B
-0.26%		66.767B
5.64%		70.03B
4.89%		73.436B
4.86%		75.05B
2.20%
EBITDA
YoY % growth
DAL ebitda by date.DAL ebitda by date.
8.726B
54.61%		8.508B
-2.50%		8.265B
-2.86%		9.588B
16.01%		10.58B
10.35%		11.264B
6.47%		13.041B
15.78%		N/A
EBIT
YoY % growth
DAL ebit by date.DAL ebit by date.
6.385B
80.52%		5.995B
-6.11%		5.822B
-2.89%		6.994B
20.13%		7.746B
10.75%		8.006B
3.36%		9.264B
15.71%		N/A
Operating Margin
DAL operating margin by date.DAL operating margin by date.
11.00%9.73%9.19%11.07%11.60%11.43%12.62%N/A
EPS
YoY % growth
DAL eps by date.DAL eps by date.
6.24
95.00%		6.16
-1.28%		5.82
-5.52%		7.25
24.60%		8.37
15.36%		9.08
8.52%		6.59
-27.46%		5.83
-11.50%

All data in USD

Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates

Q1 / 26 Q2 / 26 Q3 / 26 Q4 / 26 Q1 / 27 Q2 / 27 Q3 / 27 Q4 / 27
EPS
Q2Q % growth		0.71
54.99%		2.61
24.23%		2.04
19.09%		1.90
22.63%		0.84
17.58%		2.96
13.43%		2.40
18.04%		2.40
26.46%
Revenue
Q2Q % growth		13.973B
7.67%		16.941B
9.25%		16.295B
7.23%		15.771B
7.98%		N/AN/AN/AN/A
EBITDA
Q2Q % growth		1.45B
23.30%		3.115B
18.44%		2.551B
17.29%		2.536B
-35.14%		N/AN/AN/AN/A
EBIT
Q2Q % growth		799.93M
40.59%		2.477B
17.84%		1.919B
13.95%		1.839B
25.36%		N/AN/AN/AN/A

All data in USD

Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data

DAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B
DAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 -5 -10

Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary

Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)

EPS Next 3 Year
15.97%
EPS Next 5 Year
0.03%

Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)

Revenue Next 3 Year
5.91%
Revenue Next 5 Year
4.95%

Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)

EBIT Next 3 Year
23.75%
EBIT Next 5 Year
21.71%
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DELTA AIR LINES INC / DAL Forecast FAQ

Can you provide the average price target for DELTA AIR LINES INC stock?

32 analysts have analysed DAL and the average price target is 83.13 USD. This implies a price increase of 37.22% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 60.58.


When does DELTA AIR LINES INC (DAL) report earnings?

DELTA AIR LINES INC (DAL) will report earnings on 2026-04-07, before the market open.


What are the consensus estimates for DELTA AIR LINES INC (DAL) next earnings?

The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of DELTA AIR LINES INC (DAL) is 0.71 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 13.97B USD.


What is the expected long term growth rate for DELTA AIR LINES INC (DAL)?

The expected long term growth rate for DELTA AIR LINES INC (DAL) is 5.91%.