Delta Airlines (DAL, $53.50) Forecasts Higher Profits and Revenue in 2019
Delta Airlines said last week that they expect to grow their bottom-line in 2019, thanks to increasing revenue and declining oil prices.
Executives of the Atlanta-based carrier said that reducing oil prices is expected to help the entire aviation industry, as it’s generally the second-biggest expense after labor.
The company expects its earnings per share to hover somewhere in-between $6 to $7, in line with analyst estimates, and about 20% higher than the estimated full-year profit analysts expect for this year. In terms of revenue, Delta expects it to grow at 4% to 6% along with a 3% growth in capacity, in line with analysts’ expectations.
Delta also expects its revenue per available seat mile, a key industry gauge of how much money the airline is bringing in for every seat it flies a mile, to be up 3.5% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier.
DAL's Indicator enters downward trend
The Aroon Indicator for DAL entered a downward trend on March 16, 2026. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor identified a pattern where the AroonDown red line was above 70 while the AroonUp green line was below 30 for three straight days. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. A.I.dvisor looked at 198 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator formed such a pattern. In of the 198 cases the stock moved lower. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on February 19, 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 February 17, 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 .
DAL moved below its 50-day moving average on February 27, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for DAL crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on February 24, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
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 .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where DAL's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 30 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 57 cases where DAL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where DAL advanced for three days, in of 290 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
DAL may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very 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.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 (1.841) is normal, around the industry mean (2.506). P/E Ratio (7.674) is within average values for comparable stocks, (36.804). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.052). DAL has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.012) as compared to the industry average of (0.037). P/S Ratio (0.607) is also within normal values, averaging (0.596).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady 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 average 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 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 79, placing this stock slightly better than average.
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a provider of scheduled air transportation for passengers, freight, and mail services
Industry Airlines
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