DAL Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
16.89%
Last Quarter
$0.64
Past Year
$7.66
Growth Past 5yrs
N/A
Next Quarter
$0.70
Estimate Next Year
$7.05
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$98.00
28.15% Upside
Mean Price Target
$79.39
3.82% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$63.00
-17.61% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 27, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
DAL Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, DAL (NYSE: DAL) reported an actual EPS of $0.64 for the quarter ending on Apr 08, 2026, compared to an estimated $0.58, resulting in a 10.34% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 13, 2026), DAL recorded an actual EPS of $1.55 with a 1.31% surprise. See DAL's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
DAL has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 08, 2026 showing a 10.34% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 13, 2026 recorded a 1.31% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08, 2026 | 0.64 | 0.58 | +10.34% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 1.55 | 1.53 | +1.31% |
| Oct 09, 2025 | 1.71 | 1.52 | +12.50% |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 2.1 | 2.06 | +1.94% |
| Apr 09, 2025 | 0.46 | 0.3805 | +20.89% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 1.85 | 1.74 | +6.32% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DAL stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given DAL stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 41 analysts have given their ratings
to DAL out of which
13 analysts have given strong buy call,
28 analysts have given buy call,
0 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$79.39 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 3.82% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for DAL highest price target?
Analysts suggest DAL's stock price would rise to a high of $98.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for DAL over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the DAL stock price could move to $63.00.
What is the average target price for DAL?
DAL stock has an average analyst estimate of $79.39.
At its current price, how far is DAL from its average target price?
DAL shares are currently trading 3.82% above this price target.
What were DAL’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.64 versus consensus estimates of $0.58, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.46.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
DAL's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.70 and $7.05 for the whole year.
What has DAL's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 16.89% EPS growth for DAL in the next five years, compared to growth rates of N/A in the past five years.