Core Viewpoint - Delta Air Lines Inc is expected to report a revenue of $16.21 billion and earnings of $2.07 per share for the second quarter, reflecting a 5.3% year-over-year increase driven by international and premium travel sectors [1] Financial Performance - The company has shown a turnaround in earnings this year, with the stock rising after the last two earnings reports, including a notable 23.4% increase following the April report [2] - The options market is anticipating a larger earnings swing of 9.5%, compared to the average 6.4% move over the past two years [2] Stock Movement - A successful earnings report could push Delta Air Lines' stock above the recent consolidation level around $52 and the 120-day moving average, although the stock is down 16.5% year to date [3] Options Trading Sentiment - The 10-day call/put volume ratio stands at 2.73, indicating that options traders are more optimistic than usual, with this ratio being higher than 73% of readings from the past year [4] - Delta Air Lines has historically outperformed options traders' volatility expectations, as indicated by a Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard (SVS) of 99 out of 100 [4]