What to Expect From Delta Air Lines’ Next Quarterly Earnings Report

With a market cap of $33.3 billion, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) holds a prominent position in the U.S. aviation market with its Airline and Refinery segments, supported by an extensive global network and diverse service offerings. The airline giant is expected to announce its fiscal Q3 earnings on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Ahead of the event, analysts are expecting DAL to report a profit of $1.59 per share, down 21.7% from $2.03 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has surpassed Wall Street's bottom-line estimates in three of the last four quarterly reports while missing on one occasion.