DELTA AIR LINES, INC. (DAL) earnings date, results and what the price requires
NYSE · SEC CIK 0000027904 · SEC filings checked Oct 16, 2026
Previous results (SEC filings)
| Quarter ended | Reported | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $20.19B | $756.0M | $1.15 | Filing |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | $19.76B | $1.60B | $2.44 | Filing |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $15.85B | $-289.0M | $-0.44 | Filing |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | $16.00B | $1.22B | $1.85 | Filing |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 | $16.67B | $1.42B | $2.17 | Filing |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | $16.65B | $2.13B | $3.27 | Filing |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 | $14.04B | $240.0M | $0.37 | Filing |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | $15.56B | $843.0M | $1.29 | Filing |
What would DELTA AIR LINES, INC. have to report for its valuation to change?
At $78.08, with a 9.0% required return and a 18× earnings multiple in 5 years, earnings per share must grow about 5.9% a year, to $6.67. On that path the next quarter needs diluted EPS near $1.96, against $1.85 in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025.
Compare buying at the last close now with waiting for results: if the report moves the growth the price requires, the entry price you would accept changes with it.
| Result | Original | Yours |
|---|---|---|
| Required EPS growth / year | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| EPS needed in final year | $6.67 | $6.67 |
Changed: nothing yet. Model: EPS × (1+g)^years × final P/E, discounted at the required return, equals today's price. Inputs: SEC diluted EPS and the dated close above.
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Figures come from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Dates marked "estimated" are calculated from the company's past results filings and are not confirmed. Not investment advice.