DAL Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
DAL - Delta Air Lines, Inc.
$91.59
4.15 (4.75%)
▲
5d:
+5.68%
30d:
-1.25%
90d:
+32.78%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 08, 2026
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Strength: 9.0/10
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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
$155.79
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$96.73
5.3% 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 9.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DAL is currently trading at $91.59, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $84.80 to $91.45. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 10.4) compared to its historical average (9.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.6% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAL is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $91.93. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.7% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $105.52 (+15.2%). 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 $91.93. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.7% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $105.52 (+15.2%). 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
$84.80 -
$91.45
Company Quality Score
59/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
56.7%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+4.7%)
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($105.52)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.6% growth with 18.7% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$84.80 -
$91.45
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$80.64
Resistance Level
$91.93
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 3, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.42
Wall Street Target
$105.52
(+15.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
18.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.4%
Profit Margin
5.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.6% premium
PE vs Historical
10.4 vs 9.1
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$95.80
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$100.21
(+9%)
3-Year Target
$104.82
(+14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$91.56
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.7, Growth: 32.6%)
$424.73
(+364%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.4, Growth: 32.6%)
$213.45
(+133%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.9, Growth: 32.6%)
$181.44
(+98%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (15x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 14.50 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.03
Bull Case
$140.23
(+53%)
Analyst growth 45.8%, PE expands to 16.0
Base Case
$127.48
(+39%)
Market implied 45.8%, PE stable at 14.5
Bear Case
$59.46
(-35%)
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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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
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Sells
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