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Delta Air Lines (DAL) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Jan 09, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
1.74
Last Year’s EPS
1.85
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 14 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q3 2025
Earnings Call Date:Oct 09, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Delta Airlines reported strong financial performance, with record third quarter revenue and robust growth in premium and loyalty segments. However, challenges in the transatlantic market and potential impacts from the U.S. government shutdown were noted. Overall, the positive achievements outweigh the lowlights, indicating a strong position in the industry.
Company Guidance
During Delta Airlines' September Quarter 2025 earnings call, the company presented robust financial guidance, highlighting several key metrics. Delta reported a revenue growth of 4%, with pretax income reaching $1.5 billion and earnings per share of $1.71, resulting in an 11.2% operating margin. The airline generated $830 million in free cash flow, bringing the year-to-date total to $2.8 billion, and achieved a return on invested capital of 13%. Looking ahead, Delta anticipates a continuation of positive momentum, projecting a double-digit operating margin in the December quarter, with earnings comparable to the September quarter. For the full year, earnings per share are expected to be around $6, in the upper half of their previous guidance range. Additionally, Delta updated its full-year free cash flow outlook to between $3.5 billion and $4 billion, emphasizing its commitment to building a strong balance sheet and industry leadership.
Record Third Quarter Revenue
Delta reported record third quarter revenue of $15.2 billion, with a 4.1% year-over-year increase, exceeding guidance.
Strong Financial Metrics
Reported pretax income of $1.5 billion, earnings of $1.71 per share, and an 11.2% operating margin. Free cash flow reached $830 million.
Premium and Loyalty Growth
Premium revenue grew 9%, and loyalty revenue improved 9%, with co-brand card spending up double digits.
Operational Excellence
Delta led the industry on reliability and customer experience, with strong performance in on-time operations and customer satisfaction.
Successful Debt Reduction
Successfully repriced SkyMiles term loan, reducing the rate by 225 basis points, and paid down nearly $2 billion in debt year-to-date.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DAL Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
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Jan 09, 2026
2025 (Q4)
1.74 / -
1.85
Oct 09, 2025
2025 (Q3)
1.57 / 1.71
1.514.00% (+0.21)
Jul 10, 2025
2025 (Q2)
2.06 / 2.10
2.36-11.02% (-0.26)
Apr 09, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.38 / 0.46
0.452.22% (+0.01)
Jan 10, 2025
2024 (Q4)
1.76 / 1.85
1.2844.53% (+0.57)
Oct 10, 2024
2024 (Q3)
1.52 / 1.50
2.03-26.11% (-0.53)
Jul 11, 2024
2024 (Q2)
2.37 / 2.36
2.68-11.94% (-0.32)
Apr 10, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.37 / 0.45
0.2580.00% (+0.20)
Jan 12, 2024
2023 (Q4)
1.17 / 1.28
1.48-13.51% (-0.20)
Oct 12, 2023
2023 (Q3)
1.95 / 2.03
1.5134.44% (+0.52)
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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DAL Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 09, 2025
$56.95$59.39+4.28%
Jul 10, 2025
$50.37$56.41+11.99%
Apr 09, 2025
$35.54$43.85+23.38%
Jan 10, 2025
$60.69$66.16+9.01%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

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When does Delta Air Lines (DAL) report earnings?
Delta Air Lines (DAL) is schdueled to report earning on Jan 09, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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          What is DAL EPS forecast?
          DAL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 1.74.

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