Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL – Free Report) by 29.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 51,188 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 11,710 shares during the period. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC’s holdings in Delta Air Lines were worth $3,553,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of DAL. AlphaQuest LLC grew its position in Delta Air Lines by 90.6% during the 3rd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 444 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 211 shares during the last quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Delta Air Lines by 1,983.3% during the 3rd quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC now owns 500 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 476 shares during the last quarter. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. bought a new stake in Delta Air Lines during the 4th quarter worth $31,000. SWAN Capital LLC grew its position in Delta Air Lines by 1,016.0% during the 3rd quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 558 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 508 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Camelot Portfolios LLC bought a new stake in Delta Air Lines during the 4th quarter worth $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.93% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity at Delta Air Lines
In related news, EVP Alain Bellemare sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.44, for a total transaction of $2,036,000.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 95,025 shares in the company, valued at $7,738,836. This represents a 20.83% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Allison C. Ausband sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $79.00, for a total value of $395,000.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 133,854 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,574,466. The trade was a 3.60% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 149,635 shares of company stock worth $10,833,855 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.
Delta Air Lines Stock Up 3.9%
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 8th. The transportation company reported $0.64 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.61 by $0.03. Delta Air Lines had a return on equity of 20.28% and a net margin of 6.87%.The company had revenue of $14.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.05 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.46 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts anticipate that Delta Air Lines, Inc. will post 5.37 EPS for the current year.
Delta Air Lines Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 4th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 14th were given a dividend of $0.1875 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 14th. This represents a $0.75 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Delta Air Lines’s dividend payout ratio is presently 10.93%.
Key Delta Air Lines News
Here are the key news stories impacting Delta Air Lines this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Delta unveiled new SkyMiles credit card perks designed to boost traveler value, which could support loyalty, cardholder growth and higher spending across its American Express partnership. Delta Unveils New SkyMiles Card Perks to Boost Traveler Value
- Positive Sentiment: Delta launched its first nonstop service from New York JFK to Malta, another sign of network expansion and international growth that can help support premium traffic and yields. VisitMalta Celebrates Historic Delta Air Lines Inaugural Nonstop Service from New York’s JFK with Destination-inspired Gate Celebration
- Positive Sentiment: Delta’s leadership says it wants to challenge United’s trans-Pacific dominance, highlighting confidence in long-haul international growth and a continued push into higher-margin routes. Delta president targets United’s trans-Pacific dominance
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and blue-chip stock lists continued to frame Delta as a major airline name with solid scale, but these items are not immediate stock catalysts. 5 Best Blue Chip Stocks Under $100 to Buy Now
- Negative Sentiment: Reuters and other reports warned that a fuel price shock is squeezing airline margins, with U.S. jet fuel costs and overall operating expenses rising sharply across the sector. Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines
- Negative Sentiment: IATA cut its 2026 airline profit outlook by nearly half, reinforcing concerns that higher fuel and operating costs could pressure Delta’s earnings outlook. IATA Cuts 2026 Airline Profit Forecast by Nearly Half as Fuel Shock Pressures Industry
- Negative Sentiment: Reports also noted that U.S. airlines’ fuel costs surged in April, and sector-wide profit warnings have been weighing on airline stocks, including Delta. US airlines fuel costs soared in April to $6.5 billion
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
DAL has been the topic of a number of research reports. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on Delta Air Lines from $78.00 to $81.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 13th. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on Delta Air Lines from $84.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price target on shares of Delta Air Lines from $85.00 to $81.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $85.00 price target on shares of Delta Air Lines in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their price target on shares of Delta Air Lines from $72.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $80.85.
Delta Air Lines Company Profile
Delta Air Lines is a major U.S.-based global airline that provides scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation, aircraft maintenance and repair services, and related travel products. Its operations include mainline domestic and international passenger services, a branded regional network operating under the Delta Connection name, dedicated air cargo carriage, and in-house maintenance, repair and overhaul through Delta TechOps. Delta offers a range of cabin products for different customer segments, including premium business-class service on long-haul routes and tiered economy offerings on domestic and international flights, and it markets customer loyalty benefits through the SkyMiles frequent-flyer program.
The carrier operates a mixed fleet of narrow- and wide-body aircraft from multiple U.S.
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