Delta Air Lines, Inc. $DAL Shares Sold by Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt

Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt decreased its stake in shares of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) by 67.3% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 99,000 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 203,850 shares during the quarter. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt’s holdings in Delta Air Lines were worth $5,618,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DAL. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its stake in shares of Delta Air Lines by 54.8% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 5,817,783 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $330,159,000 after acquiring an additional 2,058,744 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Delta Air Lines by 2.3% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 74,572,577 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $3,667,479,000 after acquiring an additional 1,648,071 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its position in shares of Delta Air Lines by 23.3% during the 3rd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 7,661,911 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $434,813,000 after acquiring an additional 1,447,058 shares during the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP grew its holdings in shares of Delta Air Lines by 16,044.7% in the third quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 1,263,320 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $71,693,000 after purchasing an additional 1,255,495 shares during the period. Finally, Ninety One UK Ltd increased its position in Delta Air Lines by 23.6% during the third quarter. Ninety One UK Ltd now owns 3,860,710 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $219,095,000 after purchasing an additional 736,342 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.93% of the company’s stock.

Delta Air Lines Trading Up 6.6%

Shares of DAL stock opened at $64.87 on Wednesday. Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a 1-year low of $34.74 and a 1-year high of $76.39. The firm has a market cap of $42.37 billion, a PE ratio of 8.46, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a 50-day moving average of $67.60 and a two-hundred day moving average of $64.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.40 and a quick ratio of 0.34.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 13th. The transportation company reported $1.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.53 by $0.02. Delta Air Lines had a net margin of 7.90% and a return on equity of 20.96%. The business had revenue of $14.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.80 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.85 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. Delta Air Lines has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.500-0.900 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.500-7.500 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Delta Air Lines, Inc. will post 7.63 EPS for the current year.

Delta Air Lines Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 26th will be given a dividend of $0.1875 per share. This represents a $0.75 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 26th. Delta Air Lines’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 9.78%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have weighed in on DAL shares. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Delta Air Lines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, November 28th. BNP Paribas Exane raised their price target on shares of Delta Air Lines from $70.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Susquehanna lifted their price target on shares of Delta Air Lines from $70.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Wolfe Research upped their price objective on Delta Air Lines from $70.00 to $83.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners increased their price objective on Delta Air Lines from $80.00 to $89.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $78.76.

Key Stories Impacting Delta Air Lines

Here are the key news stories impacting Delta Air Lines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Delta raised its Q1 revenue outlook (now high-single-digit growth) and said stronger bookings and pricing are supporting results, which bolsters near-term revenue and earnings confidence. Delta (DAL) and American Airlines Defy Expectations With Upbeat Q1 Revenue Forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: CEO Ed Bastian said demand has been “really, really great,” indicating management believes strong load factors and pricing can offset higher fuel costs in the near term — a key reason traders are bullish. Delta Stock Jumps as ‘Really Great’ Travel Demand Offsets Surging Fuel Prices
• Positive Sentiment: Sector momentum and technical strength are helping — DAL recently broke above its 200-day moving average after the revenue outlook upgrade, attracting technical buyers. Delta Air Lines Just Broke Above Its 200-Day Moving Average. Should You Buy DAL Stock Here?
• Neutral Sentiment: Management presented at the JPMorgan Industrials conference — useful detail for institutional investors but no new financials; the transcript highlights strategic priorities and capacity flexibility. Delta Air Lines, Inc. Presents at JPMorgan Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS trimmed its price target (from $87 to $83) to reflect higher fuel costs but kept a Buy rating — a mixed signal: endorsement from a major analyst but recognition of margin pressure. UBS lowers DAL price target to $83 (Benzinga)
• Negative Sentiment: Surging jet fuel (reports estimate roughly a $400M hit) and repeated strikes on Middle East energy infrastructure are increasing cost risk; sustained high fuel could pressure margins if costs aren’t fully passed to customers. DAL stock in focus: Jet fuel spike adds $400M pressure on Delta
• Negative Sentiment: Broader oil-price and geopolitical risks remain elevated (fresh strikes and Strait of Hormuz concerns), which could lift jet fuel volatility and force future margin cuts or capacity adjustments. US, European stocks rise despite latest jump in oil prices

Insider Transactions at Delta Air Lines

In related news, insider Peter W. Carter sold 27,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.82, for a total transaction of $2,020,140.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 421,744 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $31,554,886.08. This represents a 6.02% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Steven M. Sear sold 38,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.05, for a total value of $2,896,930.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 104,404 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,835,520.20. This trade represents a 26.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 620,550 shares of company stock worth $44,127,667. 0.96% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

About Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines is a major U.S.-based global airline that provides scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation, aircraft maintenance and repair services, and related travel products. Its operations include mainline domestic and international passenger services, a branded regional network operating under the Delta Connection name, dedicated air cargo carriage, and in-house maintenance, repair and overhaul through Delta TechOps. Delta offers a range of cabin products for different customer segments, including premium business-class service on long-haul routes and tiered economy offerings on domestic and international flights, and it markets customer loyalty benefits through the SkyMiles frequent-flyer program.

The carrier operates a mixed fleet of narrow- and wide-body aircraft from multiple U.S.