Delta Air Lines (DAL), an American carrier, is set to release its Q2 2025 earnings today, July 10. The stock is down about 16% year-to-date, as concerns about softening travel demand and broader economic uncertainty continue to weigh on the stock. Wall Street analysts expect the company to report earnings of $2.06 per share, representing a 13% decrease year-over-year.
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Also, revenues are expected to decrease by 7% from the year-ago quarter to $15.46 billion, according to data from the TipRanks Forecast page. It’s important to note that Delta Air Lines has missed EPS estimates in three out of the past nine consecutive quarters.
Analysts’ Views Ahead of DAL’s Q2 Earnings
Ahead of Delta Air Lines’ Q2 print, UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz sees DAL as the strongest among the big airline carriers. He expects the company to report earnings of $2.03 per share in Q2, just below the $2.06 market view, and $5.07 for the full year. Also, he reduced his price target from $66 to $63 due to weaker demand in the second half but kept a Buy rating on the stock.
Also, Bank of America Securities’ analyst Andrew Didora maintained a Buy rating with a price target of $56 per share. He expects Delta to post results in line with expectations, with earnings per share around $2 and revenue near the midpoint of the company’s guidance. He also raised his 2025 earnings estimate to $5.35, up from $5.20.
Options Traders Anticipate a Large Move
Using TipRanks’ Options tool, we can see what options traders are expecting from the stock immediately after its earnings report. The expected earnings move is determined by calculating the at-the-money straddle of the options closest to expiration after the earnings announcement. If this sounds complicated, don’t worry, the Options tool does this for you.
Indeed, it currently says that options traders are expecting a 7.16% move in either direction.
Is DAL Stock a Buy or Sell?
Analysts remain bullish about Delta Air Lines’ stock trajectory. With nine Buy ratings and two Hold ratings, DAL stock commands a Strong Buy consensus rating on TipRanks. Also, the average DAL price target of $58.09 implies 14.58% upside potential from current levels.
