DAL
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED
Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$86.55
-4.77 (-5.22%)
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5d:
+1.39%
30d:
+12.92%
90d:
-3.13%
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Earnings: Oct 09, 2026
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QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
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LOW Confidence (39%)
Quality Score
40/100
Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
30-Day Fair Range
$77.38 â $86.89
Position: SLIGHTLY HIGH
Forward P/E & Valuation
11.9x
STRETCHED
vs 9.7x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$100.98
+16.7% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$78.66 / $92.52
Trend: Strong Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
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âšī¸ NEUTRAL: DAL is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 6.9% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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Options positioning is turning defensive after a sharp run-up - a pattern consistent with institutional profit-taking. View Scanner →
Signal fired Nov 2, 2026 at $83.42 · last confirmed Nov 11, 2026
Strength: 6.7/10
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$137.79
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$85.56
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 9.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DAL is currently trading at $86.55, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $77.38 to $86.89. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 11.9) compared to its historical average (9.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 6.9% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAL is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $78.66, while resistance sits at $92.52. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 5.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: DAL scores 8/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $100.98 (+16.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAL is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $78.66, while resistance sits at $92.52. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 5.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: DAL scores 8/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $100.98 (+16.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$77.38 -
$86.89
Company Quality Score
40/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
39.0%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$77.38 -
$86.89
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support Level
$78.66
Resistance Level
$92.52
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
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View Profit Protection PlanQuantitative Signal Breakdown
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (8/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-5.2%)
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($100.98)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 6.9% growth with 21.1% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 40/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.86
Wall Street Target
$100.98
(+16.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
21.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-47.0%
Profit Margin
4.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+6.9% premium
PE vs Historical
11.9 vs 9.7
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+6.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$92.52
(+7%)
2-Year Target
$98.91
(+14%)
3-Year Target
$105.73
(+22%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 12â10)
PE COMPRESSION
$86.44
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 36.3%)
$367.05
(+324%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.9, Growth: 36.3%)
$219.28
(+153%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.7, Growth: 36.3%)
$179.28
(+107%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (18x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (12x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 18.40 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.01
Bull Case
$147.67
(+62%)
Analyst growth 45.6%, PE expands to 20.2
Base Case
$134.25
(+47%)
Market implied 45.6%, PE stable at 18.4
Bear Case
$62.70
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Bullish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Nov 9, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
A bullish trader on StockTwits upgraded their price target for $DAL to $100, viewing it as comparable to UAL in terms of potential upside.
Key Retail Themes:
Price target upgrade
Comparable value to UAL
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