Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Stock Forecast
DAL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.68 / 5 from 25 analysts
- Price target
- $101.07 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +34.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $55.65 – $93.66
DAL analyst ratings
25 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
DAL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
DAL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.76 | $1.55 | $2.05 | $1.71 | +3.2% | 19 |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $0.52 | $0.05 | $1.16 | $0.64 | −18.1% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.41 | $5.10 | $6.18 | $5.82 | −7.0% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.33 | $4.98 | $8.90 | $5.06 | +44.9% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
DAL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $18.92B | $17.64B | $19.74B | +13.5% | 8 |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $17.19B | $15.59B | $18.35B | +8.4% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $74.93B | $72.85B | $76.48B | +18.3% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $77.26B | $70.43B | $83.30B | +3.1% | 13 |
DAL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
DAL revenue: reported and forecast
DAL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.10 | $2.23 | $2.11 | $1.94 | $1.76 | −15.8% | 0 up · 5 down |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $0.98 | $0.96 | $0.81 | $0.57 | $0.52 | −46.6% | 0 up · 8 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.72 | $6.63 | $6.31 | $5.52 | $5.41 | −19.4% | 0 up · 18 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.79 | $8.79 | $8.47 | $8.19 | $7.33 | −16.6% | 0 up · 7 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
DAL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; DAL beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from DAL
25 analysts cover Delta Air Lines; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.68 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $101.07, 34.1% above the latest close of $75.37. Analysts expect earnings of $5.41 per share for 2026, −7.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $7.33 per share on revenue of $77.3 billion. Delta Air Lines beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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DAL forecast FAQ
What is Delta Air Lines's price target?
The average analyst price target for Delta Air Lines is $101.07, 34.1% above the latest close of $75.37.
Is Delta Air Lines a buy, hold or sell?
Of 25 analysts covering Delta Air Lines, 19 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 0 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Delta Air Lines's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.41 per share for 2026 (range $5.10 to $6.18); for 2027 the estimate is $7.33.
What is Delta Air Lines's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $74.9 billion, growth of 18.3%; for 2027 it is $77.3 billion.
Does Delta Air Lines usually beat earnings estimates?
Delta Air Lines reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.