Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)

In the past six months, Delta Air Lines' stock has experienced movements influenced by its earnings reports and broader market conditions. On January 13, 2026, Delta reported its Q4 2025 earnings, with an EPS of $1.55, beating estimates of $1.54. Insider trading activity in the past six months has shown 7 sales and no purchases by company insiders. Overall, the stock price increased by 5.93% over the last 12 months and 1.63% in the past month as of January 13, 2026.

Demand for Delta Air Lines' products and services exhibits clear seasonality. The spring and summer months are generally considered the peak travel season. International travel demand has also shown a tendency to extend beyond the traditional summer months, stretching from March to October, particularly for transatlantic routes. Conversely, the off-peak season in the U.S. typically spans from September through March. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and often Saturdays tend to be the cheapest days to fly, while Fridays and Sundays are usually the most expensive.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) is a major U.S. airline headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Transportation industry. Delta provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo, manages a loyalty program, and operates an oil refinery business, serving individual travelers and businesses. Delta is a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance.

Delta Air Lines has an extensive global network, serving over 300 destinations in 52 countries across six continents with more than 5,400 daily flights. The company operates nine major hubs, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport being its largest. Significant subsidiaries are primarily located in North America and Asia.

In the past year, Delta Air Lines has maintained a strong brand reputation as a premium carrier known for its reliability and customer service. It has been recognized as the most on-time airline in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year in 2025 by Cirium and was named the best U.S. airline by The Points Guy for seven consecutive years. However, Delta's reputation faced a significant challenge in July 2024 due to a global technology outage that resulted in over 1,200 flight cancellations and widespread disruptions.

Delta Air Lines' ownership is primarily distributed among institutional investors, who collectively hold over 50% of the company's shares. The largest institutional shareholders include The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and Sanders Capital, LLC. Individual insider shareholders, who own under 1% of the company's stock, include key executives such as Edward H. Bastian (CEO). The general public holds a 27% stake in Delta Air Lines.