DAL Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
DAL - Delta Air Lines, Inc.
$82.41
1.35 (1.67%)
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5d:
-7.77%
30d:
+0.54%
90d:
+8.94%
WAIT
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 08, 2026
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Signal fired Aug 10, 2026 at $90.14 · last confirmed Aug 21, 2026
Strength: 8.0/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: DAL shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: DAL shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$156.51
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$97.18
15.2% 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 9.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DAL is currently trading at $82.41, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $83.94 to $90.57. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 9.4) is in line with its historical norms (9.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.9% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAL is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $80.67. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: DAL scores 26/100 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 $105.31 (+27.8%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAL is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $80.67. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: DAL scores 26/100 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 $105.31 (+27.8%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$83.94 -
$90.57
Company Quality Score
43/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
60.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (26/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 27.8% below Wall St target ($105.31)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.9% growth with 18.7% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 43/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$83.94 -
$90.57
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$80.67
Resistance Level
$92.21
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.43
Wall Street Target
$105.31
(+27.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
18.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.4%
Profit Margin
5.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.9% premium
PE vs Historical
9.4 vs 9.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$83.15
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$83.90
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$84.66
(+3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$82.56
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: 32.2%)
$404.65
(+391%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.4, Growth: 32.2%)
$190.20
(+131%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.0, Growth: 32.2%)
$161.67
(+96%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (14x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 13.81 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.87
Bull Case
$132.70
(+61%)
Analyst growth 48.8%, PE expands to 15.2
Base Case
$120.64
(+46%)
Market implied 48.8%, PE stable at 13.8
Bear Case
$55.12
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Share & Embed Analysis
Last updated: August 23, 2026 6:26 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
4
Sells
Net
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