Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Earnings History
Profitable36 years of earnings data (1990–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $5.01B, reflecting +43.7% year-over-year growth. The company earned $7.63 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 7.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, DAL's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $10.54B in fiscal 2013.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 22.8%, operating margin of 9.2%, and net margin of 7.9%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including UAL ($3.67B net income, 5.7% margin), AAL ($202M net income, 0.2% margin), LUV ($817M net income, 1.6% margin), DAL has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare DAL vs UAL →
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DAL Historical Earnings Data (1990–2025)
36 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.00B | +44.8% | $5.82B | $7.66 | 7.9% | 9.2% |
| 2024 | $3.46B | -25.0% | $6.00B | $5.33 | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| 2023 | $4.61B | +249.7% | $5.52B | $7.17 | 7.9% | 9.5% |
| 2022 | $1.32B | +370.7% | $3.66B | $2.06 | 2.6% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | $280M | +102.3% | $1.89B | $0.44 | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| 2020 | -$12.38B | -359.8% | -$12.47B | $-19.47 | -72.4% | -72.9% |
| 2019 | $4.77B | +21.1% | $6.62B | $7.30 | 10.1% | 14.1% |
| 2018 | $3.94B | +22.8% | $5.26B | $5.67 | 8.9% | 11.8% |
| 2017 | $3.21B | -23.6% | $5.97B | $4.43 | 7.8% | 14.5% |
| 2016 | $4.20B | -7.3% | $7.00B | $5.79 | 10.6% | 17.7% |
| 2015 | $4.53B | +586.8% | $7.80B | $5.63 | 11.1% | 19.2% |
| 2014 | $659M | -93.7% | $2.21B | $0.78 | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| 2013 | $10.54B | +944.6% | $3.40B | $12.28 | 27.9% | 9.0% |
| 2012 | $1.01B | +18.1% | $2.17B | $1.19 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| 2011 | $854M | +44.0% | $1.98B | $1.01 | 2.4% | 5.6% |
| 2010 | $593M | +147.9% | $2.22B | $0.70 | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2009 | -$1.24B | +86.1% | $1.64B | $-1.50 | -4.4% | 5.8% |
| 2008 | -$8.92B | -653.5% | $1.20B | $-19.06 | -39.3% | 5.3% |
| 2007 | $1.61B | +126.0% | $3.04B | $6.71 | 8.4% | 15.9% |
| 2006 | -$6.20B | -62.5% | $58M | $-31.57 | -35.4% | 0.3% |
| 2005 | -$3.82B | +26.5% | -$2.00B | $-23.64 | -23.2% | -12.1% |
| 2004 | -$5.20B | -572.4% | -$3.31B | $-40.92 | -34.1% | -21.7% |
| 2003 | -$773M | +39.2% | -$785M | $-6.26 | -5.4% | -5.5% |
| 2002 | -$1.27B | -4.6% | -$1.31B | $-10.32 | -9.2% | -9.4% |
| 2001 | -$1.22B | -246.9% | -$1.60B | $-9.88 | -8.8% | -11.5% |
| 2000 | $828M | -31.5% | $1.64B | $6.38 | 4.9% | 9.8% |
| 1999 | $1.21B | +9.7% | $11.71B | $7.27 | 8.1% | 78.7% |
| 1998 | $1.10B | +10.0% | $1.87B | $6.44 | 7.5% | 12.8% |
| 1997 | $1.00B | +17.2% | $1.69B | $13.28 | 7.1% | 12.0% |
| 1996 | $854M | +447.4% | $10.23B | $1.52 | 6.3% | 75.2% |
| 1995 | $156M | -61.8% | $9.50B | $2.20 | 1.3% | 76.3% |
| 1994 | $408M | +199.8% | $9.53B | $-4.07 | 3.3% | 78.1% |
| 1993 | -$409M | +59.2% | $9.41B | $-10.05 | -3.4% | 77.9% |
| 1992 | -$1.00B | -97.9% | -$493M | $-5.11 | -8.4% | -4.1% |
| 1991 | -$506M | -56.1% | -$675M | $-3.66 | -4.7% | -6.2% |
| 1990 | -$324M | - | -$450M | $2.86 | -3.5% | -4.9% |
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DAL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DAL stock.
What is DAL earnings per share (EPS)?
DAL trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $7.63, reflecting +43.7% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1990 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s net income?
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) trailing twelve-month net income is $5.0B as of 2025. Earnings grew +43.7% year-over-year. Delta Air Lines, Inc. has been profitable for 5 consecutive years.
Is DAL profitable?
Yes, DAL is profitable with a TTM net income of $5.0B and a net profit margin of +7.9%. Delta Air Lines, Inc. has generated profits for 5 consecutive years.
What is DAL's earnings growth rate?
DAL compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +43.7%, 3-Year: +54.9%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: +3.1%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1990 to 2025.
What are DAL's profit margins?
Delta Air Lines, Inc. net profit margin is +7.9%, operating margin is +9.2%, and gross margin is +22.8%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +27.8%.
Is DAL growing earnings?
Yes, DAL earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +43.7% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $5.0B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was DAL's best earnings year?
Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $10.5B, achieved in fiscal year 2013. Earnings history on this page spans 1990 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were DAL's earnings last quarter?
DAL's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $1.2B with diluted EPS of $1.86. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.