StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 9 October 2026•Updated 9 October 2026•
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Delta Air Lines Posts $20.2B Revenue but Misses Q3 Earnings Estimates
Key Facts
1Delta Air Lines reported record September quarter revenue driven by broad demand strength and healthy yield growth.
2The company expects December quarter revenue to grow approximately 20 percent with continued momentum.
3Delta outlook for full-year EPS is $5.10 to $5.60 with free cash flow of approximately $2.5 billion.
Delta Air Lines reported third-quarter earnings per share of $1.72, missing analyst estimates of $1.93. According to a company statement, quarterly revenue reached a record $20.2 billion fueled by broad demand strength and healthy yield growth.
The carrier expects December quarter revenue to grow approximately 20 percent and raised its full-year earnings per share outlook to a range of $5.10 to $5.60. DAL closed at $82.14 on October 8, 2026, having traded between a session low of $80.94 and a high of $82.87.