Delta Air Lines (DAL) shares closed lower on Oct. 9 after the air carrier posted weaker-than-expected Q3 results and lowered its guidance for the full year. DAL now expects its adjusted per-share earnings (EPS) to fall between $5.10 and $5.60, representing about a 24% decline from its previous forecast, despite resilient travel demand.
Delta Air Lines stock is, nonetheless, trading about 15% above its price at the start of 2026.