DAL Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
DAL - Delta Air Lines, Inc.
$86.19
-1.20 (-1.37%)
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5d:
-5.99%
30d:
+12.71%
90d:
+27.09%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 10, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: DAL shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: DAL shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$152.10
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$94.44
8.7% Margin of Safety
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 9.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DAL is currently trading at $86.19, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $81.22 to $91.40. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 9.9) compared to its historical average (9.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.2% annual earnings growth.
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: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $99.56 (+15.5%). 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: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $99.56 (+15.5%). 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
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$81.22 -
$91.40
Company Quality Score
59/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
73.3%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($99.56)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 3.2% growth with 18.7% revenue growth
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -6.0% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$81.22 -
$91.40
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
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.)
9.93
Wall Street Target
$99.56
(+15.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
18.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.4%
Profit Margin
5.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.2% premium
PE vs Historical
9.9 vs 9.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$88.95
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$91.79
(+7%)
3-Year Target
$94.73
(+10%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$85.85
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 38.5%)
$501.90
(+482%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.9, Growth: 38.5%)
$228.87
(+166%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.4, Growth: 38.5%)
$194.54
(+126%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (14x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 14.49 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.03
Bull Case
$138.35
(+61%)
Analyst growth 43.9%, PE expands to 15.9
Base Case
$125.77
(+46%)
Market implied 43.9%, PE stable at 14.5
Bear Case
$59.43
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 12.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Sells
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