Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) Short Interest Update

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) saw a significant drop in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 15,936,395 shares, a drop of 19.8% from the January 15th total of 19,874,723 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 7,592,551 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.1 days. Approximately 2.5% of the shares of the company are sold short. Approximately 2.5% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 7,592,551 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.1 days.

Insider Activity at Delta Air Lines

In other news, EVP Rahul D. Samant sold 62,528 shares of Delta Air Lines stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.18, for a total value of $4,388,215.04. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 20,939 shares in the company, valued at $1,469,499.02. The trade was a 74.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Steven M. Sear sold 38,600 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.05, for a total transaction of $2,896,930.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 104,404 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,835,520.20. This trade represents a 26.99% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 520,550 shares of company stock valued at $37,101,667 over the last three months. 0.88% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Delta Air Lines

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. AlphaQuest LLC raised its stake in Delta Air Lines by 90.6% during the 3rd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 444 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 211 shares during the period. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. bought a new stake in shares of Delta Air Lines during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Camelot Portfolios LLC purchased a new position in shares of Delta Air Lines in the fourth quarter worth $34,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Delta Air Lines by 1,983.3% during the third 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. Finally, Byrne Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Delta Air Lines during the fourth quarter valued at $35,000. Institutional investors own 69.93% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DAL has been the topic of several research analyst reports. UBS Group lowered their price target on Delta Air Lines from $90.00 to $87.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Delta Air Lines in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $81.00 price target on shares of Delta Air Lines in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Argus set a $80.00 price objective on shares of Delta Air Lines in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Susquehanna raised their price objective on shares of Delta Air Lines from $70.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and twenty-two have given a Buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Delta Air Lines has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $80.47.

Delta Air Lines Stock Down 0.8%

DAL stock opened at $68.95 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $70.02 and its 200-day moving average price is $62.97. The stock has a market cap of $45.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.99, a PEG ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a quick ratio of 0.34, a current ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. Delta Air Lines has a twelve month low of $34.74 and a twelve month high of $76.39.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, January 13th. The transportation company reported $1.55 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.53 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $14.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.80 billion. Delta Air Lines had a net margin of 7.90% and a return on equity of 20.96%. The firm’s revenue was up 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.85 EPS. Delta Air Lines has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.500-0.900 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.500-7.500 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Delta Air Lines will post 7.63 EPS for the current year.

Delta Air Lines Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 26th will be issued a $0.1875 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 26th. This represents a $0.75 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. Delta Air Lines’s dividend payout ratio is currently 9.78%.

Delta Air Lines News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Delta Air Lines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Delta announced a $1.3 billion profit-sharing payout to employees tied to strong results — a sign of healthy profitability that boosts employee morale and retention, though it is a cash distribution. Delta spreads the love this Valentine’s Day with $1.3B profit sharing payout
• Positive Sentiment: Delta hit a trailing high on the NYSE Composite, signaling recent buying momentum and renewed investor interest. Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Hits Trailing High on NYSE Composite
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts note international demand is rebounding and transatlantic capacity is at record levels — a tailwind for revenue recovery and margin expansion. DAL’s International Air Travel Demand in Good Shape: Sign for Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: AI-driven models and analysts are split on DAL — fundamentals and guidance improved, but models flag lingering risks (costs, competition), producing mixed price forecasts. AI Models Split on Delta Air Lines as Fundamentals Improve but Risks Linger
• Negative Sentiment: Two insider transactions surfaced this week: an EVP sold ~$2.90M of DAL stock and another insider sold ~$2.02M (combined ≈ $4.92M). Large insider sales can be perceived as profit-taking and may pressure sentiment. Insider Selling: Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) EVP Sells $2,896,930.00 in Stock Insider Selling: Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Insider Sells $2,020,140.00 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks flagged why DAL fell more than the broader market on the latest session: a mix of profit-taking after recent gains and concerns such as revenue coming in below some estimates. Those headlines likely amplified selling pressure. Here’s Why Delta Air Lines (DAL) Fell More Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Union activity at major U.S. airlines (American example) is ramping up pressure on boards about lagging profit — an industry signal that labor costs and wage demands could reaccelerate, a potential headwind for margins. American Airlines unions ratchet up pressure on board over lagging profit

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.