Delta Air Lines Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast by 25% on Rising Fuel Costs

Key Facts

1Delta Air Lines cut its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast by nearly 25% due to surging jet fuel prices.

2The company's annual fuel bill is expected to rise by $6 billion compared to 2025, driven by the war in Iran.

Delta Air Lines cut its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast by nearly 25% due to surging jet fuel prices. Zacks reported that the company's annual fuel bill is expected to rise by $6 billion compared to 2025, driven by the fallout from the war in Iran.

The ongoing conflict has caused a 62% surge in fuel costs, creating a significant financial headwind despite robust travel demand. DAL closed at $82.17 on October 9, 2026, after reaching a session high of $82.37 and a low of $79.16.