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Delta Air Lines (Delta)

Major global passenger airline

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Headquarters: Atlanta, United States
Founded year: 1925
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 77,000+
Industry: Airlines

Last updated October 10

Latest news about Delta Air Lines (Delta)

In short: Delta reported record Q3 2026 revenue but slashed its profit outlook on surging jet fuel costs.

Company announcements

October 9 Delta

Delta reports September-quarter 2026 financial results

Revenue reached $20.2 billion GAAP, while adjusted earnings per share were $1.72. Delta forecasts full-year earnings per share of $5.10–$5.60 and approximately $2.5 billion in free cash flow.

October 6 Delta

Delta stabilizes systems after global tech issue

Teams work to restore normal operations and ensure safety while advising customers to check the Delta app for flight updates.

September 24 Delta

Delta declares quarterly dividend of $0.215 per share

The payment date is November 5, 2026, for shareholders of record as of October 15, 2026.

July 10 Delta

Delta reports June quarter results above guidance with record revenue

The airline posted $19.8 billion in operating revenue, affirmed full-year EPS guidance of $6.50 to $7.50, and announced a 15% dividend increase.

Media coverage

October 10 Skift

Delta Air Lines Faces a Fuel Crisis—But There s a Silver Lining

Delta Air Lines posted record Q3 revenue despite fuel-cost pressures, and analysts trimmed price...

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