DAL Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
DAL - Delta Air Lines, Inc.
$86.72
0.80 (0.93%)
▲
5d:
+3.15%
30d:
+14.63%
90d:
+33.15%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 09, 2026
14d
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Strength: 9.0/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: DAL trades at premium valuation expecting 7.1% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: DAL trades at premium valuation expecting 7.1% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$137.23
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$85.21
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 8.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DAL is currently trading at $86.72, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $74.75 to $84.21. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 10.8) compared to its historical average (8.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 7.1% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAL is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $83.83. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: DAL has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAL is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $83.83. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: DAL has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$74.75 -
$84.21
Company Quality Score
65/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
53.8%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($82.01)
- NEUTRAL: Trading at premium valuation - market expects 7.1% growth which is achievable
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$74.75 -
$84.21
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$78.11
Resistance Level
$83.83
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.83
Wall Street Target
$82.01
(-5.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
12.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
44.6%
Profit Margin
6.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+7.1% premium
PE vs Historical
10.8 vs 8.8
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+7.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$92.88
(+7%)
2-Year Target
$99.47
(+15%)
3-Year Target
$106.53
(+23%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$86.57
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 42.4%)
$503.17
(+480%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.8, Growth: 42.4%)
$250.18
(+189%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.8, Growth: 42.4%)
$203.30
(+134%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (13x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 12.54 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.85
Bull Case
$110.49
(+27%)
Analyst growth 16.9%, PE expands to 13.8
Base Case
$100.45
(+16%)
Market implied 16.9%, PE stable at 12.5
Bear Case
$58.43
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 10.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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0
Buys
15
Sells
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