Delta Air Lines (DAL, $33.73) is expected to report earnings to fall -78% to 32 cents per share on April 13
Delta Airlines (DAL) is set to report earnings on April 13, with expectations for earnings per share (EPS) to fall -78% to 32 cents per share. This forecasted decline in earnings is likely due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the airline industry.
To gain a better understanding of DAL's financial performance, let's examine some key metrics from their last earnings report on December 31. DAL reported EPS of $1.48, which missed the estimated EPS of $1.32. The Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 3.369 is within the industry mean of 144.142, indicating that the stock is not overvalued compared to its peers. The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.779 is also within average values for comparable stocks (56.073). The Projected Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.265 is considered normal and falls within the average range of 0.450 for the industry. However, the Dividend Yield of 0.000 is lower than the average of 0.041 for similar stocks. The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 0.438 is also within normal values and averages 0.764.
Furthermore, DAL has a market capitalization of 22.17B and 9.77M shares outstanding. These metrics indicate that DAL is a large-cap stock with a moderate valuation compared to its peers.
In addition to financial metrics, technical analysis can also provide insights into DAL's stock performance. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a popular technical indicator used to analyze stock trends. DAL's MACD histogram turned positive on March 31, 2023. Historically, when DAL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 32 out of 42 cases over the following month. This indicates that there is a 76% probability of a continued upward trend in DAL's stock price.
While the upcoming earnings report is expected to show a decline in earnings, DAL's financial and technical indicators suggest that the stock is performing relatively well compared to its industry peers. Investors should continue to monitor DAL's financial performance and technical indicators to make informed investment decisions.
DAL's Stochastic Oscillator slumps oversold zone
The Stochastic Oscillator for DAL moved into oversold territory on July 10, 2026. Be on the watch for the price uptrend or consolidation in the future. At that time, consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where DAL advanced for three days, in of 294 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 309 cases where DAL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for DAL moved out of overbought territory on July 06, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 33 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 33 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 09, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on DAL as a result. In of 78 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for DAL turned negative on July 07, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where DAL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
DAL broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 24, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. DAL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.598) is normal, around the industry mean (3.414). P/E Ratio (14.294) is within average values for comparable stocks, (21.426). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.981). Dividend Yield (0.009) settles around the average of (0.018) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.829) is also within normal values, averaging (0.659).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 73, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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a provider of scheduled air transportation for passengers, freight, and mail services
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