AI PRICE FORECAST
DAL Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Delta Air Lines · Industrials · Airlines
DAL live signal snapshot
Shares of DAL were last at $91.32, down 0.95% on the day, trading 4.6% below its 52-week high of $95.68 and 65.2% above its 52-week low of $55.27. Our AI model's current call on DAL is BUY, with 85% confidence. The short-term averages line up bullishly, and the price is holding above its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $94.54, a 3.5% move from the last price.
DAL's 14-day RSI is 74.6 — overbought territory, where short-term pullbacks or consolidation are common. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 1.36 shows buying pressure building. The 50-day moving average ($81.61) sits 5.3% above the 200-day ($77.47) — a "golden cross" structure that typically supports the longer-term uptrend.
24 Wall Street analysts covering DAL put the average price target at $100.98 (range $53.00–$125.00), implying 10.6% upside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 24 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 1 Sell/Strong Sell (and 0 Hold).
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About Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) is an airlines company in the industrials sector, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States. Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo in the United States and internationally. It has a market value of about $60.1 billion and roughly 100,000 full-time employees. With a beta of 1.42, the stock has historically swung more than the overall market.
DAL performance vs. the market
DAL is up 31.6% so far in 2026, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the industrials sector fund XLI (+10.2%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 55.9%, 44.4 points better than the S&P 500. The direction has flipped lately — +14.8% over the past month versus +0.0% across three.
| Period | DAL | Sector (XLI) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +14.8% | +1.4% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +0.0% | −8.0% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +31.6% | +10.2% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +55.9% | +10.9% | +11.5% |
Delta Air Lines financials at a glance
Delta Air Lines's most recent quarter (ended Sep 30, 2026) brought in $20.2 billion of revenue and net income of $756 million (a 3.7% net margin). Revenue was up 21.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.2 on trailing earnings of $5.01 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $2.5 billion, and total debt equals 89% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $20.2B | $756M |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $19.8B | $1.6B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $15.9B | −$289M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $16.0B | $1.2B |
DAL vs. its peers
DAL's +31.6% this year ranks ahead of 5 of the 5 big industrials names below. None of them has done better this year.
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DAL) | $91.32 | +31.6% | 18.2 | BUY |
| United Airlines Holdings (UAL) | $118.37 | +5.9% | 10.8 | BUY |
| Southwest Airlines (LUV) | $46.48 | +12.5% | 22.7 | BUY |
| American Airlines Group (AAL) | $14.10 | −8.0% | — | BUY |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $342.75 | +11.3% | 39.2 | BUY |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $601.61 | +5.0% | 23.6 | HOLD |
DAL stock: common questions
What is the DAL stock price target?
24 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $100.98, in a range of $53.00–$125.00, versus a recent price of $91.32. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $94.54 over the next month.
Is DAL a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates DAL a BUY at 85% confidence. Among analysts, 24 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 0 Hold and 1 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has DAL stock performed this year?
DAL is up 31.6% so far in 2026, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the industrials sector fund XLI (+10.2%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 55.9%, 44.4 points better than the S&P 500. The direction has flipped lately — +14.8% over the past month versus +0.0% across three.
What is DAL's 52-week high and low?
DAL has traded between $55.27 and $95.68 over the past 52 weeks; at $91.32 it is 4.6% below its 52-week high of $95.68 and 65.2% above its 52-week low of $55.27.
What sector is DAL in, and who are its peers?
DAL is in the industrials sector (airlines). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include United Airlines Holdings (UAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), American Airlines Group (AAL), GE Aerospace (GE).
How accurate is the DAL forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines DAL's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.