For Delta Air Lines, Trans-Pacific Revenue Climbs While Domestic Falls

Core Insights - Delta Air Lines reported growth in revenue, premium revenue, and international revenue, particularly in trans-Pacific routes, allowing the company to restore its full-year forecast [2][4] - The earnings forecast for the year is now between $5.25 and $6.25 per share, a decrease from the previous forecast of $7.35 per share [3] - Delta's second-quarter revenue reached $15.51 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, with net income rising to $2.13 billion or $3.27 per share, compared to $1.3 billion or $2.01 per share in the same quarter last year [5][6] Revenue Breakdown - High-margin revenue streams accounted for 59% of total revenue, with premium revenue growing 5% year-over-year, while domestic coach revenue saw a decline [7][6] - International revenue increased by 2%, with trans-Pacific revenue up 11% and transatlantic revenue up 2%, surpassing record levels from 2024 [8] - Domestic revenue fell by 1% to $9.3 billion, indicating challenges in the domestic market [8] Market Reactions and Analyst Insights - The restoration of the earnings forecast led to a 10% increase in Delta's shares during pre-market trading, viewed positively by analysts [4] - Analysts express caution regarding extrapolating Delta's guidance to other airlines, particularly those lacking premium or diverse revenue streams [5] - Demand trends for Delta stabilized, with expectations for total revenue in the September quarter to be flat to up 4% compared to the previous year [10][11]