Bernstein increased its price target for Delta Air Lines to $88 from $81 and maintained an Outperform rating, highlighting Delta's structural advantage in managing fuel costs through its refinery and premium customer base. This upgrade follows UBS's recent price target raise, signaling strong institutional confidence despite industry-wide earnings pressure due to high oil prices. Delta's refinery and diversified revenue streams help offset fuel cost headwinds, supporting its positive outlook with expected strong earnings and cash flow in 2026. Investors should consider Delta's relative strength but remain cautious of sector volatility and fuel price risks.
United Airlines reported second-quarter earnings per share of $1.99, surpassing Wall Street estimates of $1.88, with revenue of $17.67 billion slightly above expectations. However, rising jet fuel prices, up 34% in July alone due to U.S.-Iran tension...
Oakmark Fund highlighted its positive outlook on the airline industry, particularly Delta Air Lines, expecting improved profitability after recent fuel price shocks. The fund also initiated new positions in Booking Holdings and Equitable Holdings, bo...
United Airlines announced it will offer customers the option to pay more to keep the middle seat empty on certain rows of its Airbus A321XLR aircraft, providing extra space and comfort. This upsell feature, common in Europe as a form of short-haul bu...
Delta Air Lines showed resilience in Q2 despite rising fuel costs linked to Middle East tensions by passing most of these costs to customers. Revenue grew due to higher premium fares and refinery income, but earnings fell by $500 million as expenses ...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted largely in the US, has driven significant traffic gains for major US airlines like American, Delta, and United. American Airlines added over 27,000 seats on routes to host cities, while United saw nearly a 20% booking ...
