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Delta Air Lines Q3 revenue beats estimates but profit hit by rising fuel costs, shares dip 3%.

Company Fundamentals
09 Oct 2026
Stuart Mooney
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Bearish
Delta Air Lines Q3 revenue beats estimates but profit hit by rising fuel costs, shares dip 3%.

Delta Air Lines reported Q3 earnings with revenue of $20.20 billion, surpassing estimates, but earnings per share missed at $1.72 due to higher fuel costs. The airline lowered its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast to $5.10-$5.60 per share and free cash flow forecast to $2.50 billion, reflecting ongoing cost pressures. Despite strong travel demand and record revenue, shares fell 3% premarket as investors reacted to the reduced profit outlook. Delta expects 20% revenue growth in Q4 but profit guidance remains below analyst expectations.

Delta Air Lines shares on Pluang are trading at USD 79.60 as of Oct 09, 2026 20:42 WIB, down 3.09% for the day, reflecting the market's reaction to the lowered profit outlook despite strong revenue. This price is closer to the 52-week low of USD 55.65 than the 52-week high of USD 93.66, indicating some investor caution. The stock's market cap stands at $54.02 billion, with a dividend yield of 1.05% and a typical hold time of 97 days, showing steady investor interest despite recent volatility.

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