Delta Air Lines' Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Core Insights - Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a market capitalization of $37 billion and is one of the four major U.S. carriers controlling over 60% of the domestic aviation market [1] - The company is expected to announce its fiscal Q3 2025 results on October 9, with analysts predicting an adjusted EPS of $1.56, a 4% increase from the previous year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast an adjusted EPS of $5.76, a 6.5% decline from $6.16 in fiscal 2024, but anticipate an 18.9% increase to $6.85 in fiscal 2026 [3] Performance Metrics - Delta Air Lines shares have returned 10.4% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 15.6% gain and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's 13.3% increase [4] - Following the announcement of better-than-expected Q2 2025 results, shares jumped nearly 12%, reporting an adjusted EPS of $2.10 and revenue of $16.7 billion [5] Analyst Sentiment - The consensus view on Delta Air Lines stock is bullish, with a "Strong Buy" rating from 17 out of 20 analysts, while three analysts suggest a "Hold" [6] - The average analyst price target for Delta Air Lines is $69.36, indicating a potential upside of 21.3% from current levels [6]