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Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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DAL Stock: Delta Posted Record Revenue and Beat — So Why Did It Fall?

Published 2026-07-10

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Episodes tracked
2
Episodes linked
2
Latest video
Q2 2026
2026-07-10
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$82.41
+1.24 (+1.53%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
81.59x
Forward: 9.36x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
18.7%
Earnings: -25.4%
Margins
7.9% op
Gross: 18.7% · Net: 5.8%
Balance sheet
0.42x current
Debt / Equity: 96.7
52-week range / Beta
$55.03 - $95.68
Beta: 1.31
Analyst target
$105.31
Upside: 27.8%
Cash / shareholder return
5.20% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 0.96%

Company context

Industry: Airlines
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 2.47x
Return on equity: 20.1%
Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Airline and Refinery. Its domestic network centered on core hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Salt Lake City, as well as coastal hub positions in Boston, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, and Seattle; and international network centered on hubs and market presence in Amsterdam, Bogota, Lima, Mexico City, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Santiago (Chile), Sao Paulo, Seoul-Incheon, and Tokyo. It also provides aircraft maintenance and engineering support, repair, and overhaul services; and vacation packages. The company operates through a fleet of approximately 1,314 aircraft. Delta Air Lines, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Market context for DAL

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DAL vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
DAL
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Honeywell International Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Honeywell International Inc.
HON
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Consensus analyst targets still imply meaningful upside, suggesting the Street thinks the current price leaves room for appreciation.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Lockheed Martin Corporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Lockheed Martin Corporation
LMT
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
DAL
$54.19B
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
$68.43B
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
$130.07B
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
DAL
81.6x
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
8.3x
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
20.8x
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
DAL
9.4x
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
21.6x
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
17.2x
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
DAL
18.7%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
4.3%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
10.5%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
DAL
-25.4%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
263.9%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
443.8%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
DAL
7.9%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
20.2%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
12.0%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
DAL
18.7%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
36.5%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
11.8%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
DAL
5.8%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
21.6%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
8.2%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
DAL
20.1%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
46.6%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
89.2%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
DAL
5.2%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
3.8%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
4.3%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
DAL
96.65x
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
185.37x
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
234.24x
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
DAL
0.42x
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
1.21x
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
1.19x
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
DAL
1.31
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
0.92
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
0.11
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
DAL
1.0%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
4.3%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
2.4%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
DAL
27.8%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
HON
21.8%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
12.3%
Lockheed Martin Corporation

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Episode archive for DAL

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Q2 2026
Episode live
2026-07-10
Published youtube podcast complete
DAL Stock: Delta Posted Record Revenue and Beat — So Why Did It Fall?
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Delta Air Lines, Inc.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.
Q1 2026
Episode live
2026-04-16
Published youtube complete
DAL Stock: EPS Beats by 10% — Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Delta Air Lines, Inc.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.