Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) will release its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2026-01-13. Here’s a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.

Analysts anticipate Delta Air Lines to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.53.

Delta Air Lines bulls will hope to hear the company announce they’ve not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).

Earnings Track Record

Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.17, which was followed by a 3.51% drop in the share price the next day.

Here’s a look at Delta Air Lines’s past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024
EPS Estimate 1.54 2.02 0.38 1.76
EPS Actual 1.71 2.10 0.46 1.85
Price Change % -4.00 0.00 -11.00 9.00

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Tracking Delta Air Lines’s Stock Performance

Shares of Delta Air Lines were trading at $72.31 as of January 09. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 9.08%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release.

Analyst Opinions on Delta Air Lines

For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Delta Air Lines.

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