How to Trade Delta Air Lines After Q3 2025 Performance
Founded nearly a century ago, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) is a global leader in aviation. With flights to more than 275 destinations across 50 countries and as many as 4,000 daily departures, Delta carries millions of passengers every year. It also offers cargo services, aircraft maintenance, and travel packages besides passenger travel.
The company recently reported its third-quarter 2025 results. Here’s a closer look at the performance and what analysts are forecasting for the stock.
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Delta Air Lines Q3 2025 Performance Summary
*Figures are Non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Key Takeaways
- Delta delivered record September quarter revenue of $15.2 billion (non-GAAP), up 4.1% year-on-year (YoY), with earnings per share of $1.71.
- The company generated $1.8 billion in adjusted operating cash flow during the quarter. After $1.1 billion in capital expenditures, the airline’s free cash flow came to $833 million.
- Debt levels continued to improve. At the end of the September quarter, total debt and finance-lease obligations were $14.9 billion, down 16% compared with the same period a year ago.
- For Q4 2025, Delta is projecting an operating margin of 10.5% to 12% and full-year adjusted EPS of approximately $6.
Source: Delta Air Lines Quarterly Results
Delta Air Lines 12-Month Analyst Stock Price Forecast
According to 14 Wall Street analysts, polled by TipRanks, offering a 12-month stock price forecast for Delta Air Lines over the past 3 months:
- Buy Ratings: 14
- Hold Ratings: 0
- Sell Ratings: 0
- Average Price Target: $73.93
- High Price Target: $90.00
- Low Price Target: $65.00
Trading Strategy Example: Delta Air Lines
The following trading examples are for educational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct independent research before making trading decisions. An example trading idea for the Delta Air Lines share price could be as follows:
Remember that markets are volatile, and the stock price of Delta Air Lines will fluctuate and may even trend lower. Fuel cost is one of the most important operating expenses for the company and any change in it could impact on the profitability of the airline. Furthermore, the aviation sector tends to be sensitive to economic conditions, and hence Delta could be more exposed in the event of a downturn.
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Do You See Delta Air Lines' Stock Price Moving Differently
If you believe there is a higher chance the share price of Delta Air Lines will move lower, then you can also trade short using CFDs (Contracts for Difference). However, these have higher associated risks and are not suitable for all investors. Learn more about CFDs in this How to Trade CFDs article.
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