Delta Airlines posted second quarter earnings that missed analysts’ expectations.
The carrier’s adjusted earnings came in at $1.44 per share for the quarter, well below the $1.73 per share expected by analysts polled by Refinitiv.
However, the company indicated that resilient travel demand will lead to a solid profit in the quarter through September and a "meaningful" profit for the full-year.
The company projects revenue for the September quarter to be up as much as 5% from 2019, while its capacity is expected to be down 15%-17%. Non fuel operating expense for the quarter is anticipated to be 22% above the 2019 level.
The 10-day moving average for DAL crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 21, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 14 of 17 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 82%.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 39 of 61 cases where DAL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 64%.
DAL moved below its 50-day moving average on August 18, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 70%.
The Aroon Indicator for DAL entered a downward trend on September 11, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
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, 18 of 25 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 72%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on September 15, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on DAL as a result. In 56 of 73 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for DAL just turned positive on September 14, 2026. Looking at past instances where DAL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 34 of 45 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 76%.
Following a +2.25% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where DAL advanced for three days, in 223 of 302 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 74%.
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 PE Growth Rating for this company is 12 (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 27 (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 (2.400) is normal, around the industry mean (3.038). P/E Ratio (13.204) is within average values for comparable stocks, (23.310). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.193) is also within normal values, averaging (2.227). Dividend Yield (0.010) settles around the average of (0.010) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.749) is also within normal values, averaging (0.529).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 36 (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 Price Growth Rating for this company is 46 (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 SMR rating for this company is 46 (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.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of scheduled air transportation for passengers, freight, and mail services
Industry Airlines