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Delta Air Lines Reports Second Quarter 2026 Net Profit of $1.6 Billion or $2.44 per Diluted Share

Delta Air Lines has reported a second quarter net profit of $1.6 billion or $2.44 per diluted share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 19 percent to $19.8 billion.  At June 20, 2026, the company had $7.7 billion in liquidity.


Delta Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results - Courtesy Delta Air Lines
Delta Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results - Courtesy Delta Air Lines

On Friday (July 10, 2026), Delta Air Lines reported their second quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2026.  The carrier reported a first quarter net profit of $1.6 billion or $2.44 per diluted share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 19 percent to $19.8 billion.  Delta’s second quarter total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) increased 17 percent versus the same period last year to 25.11 cents, while cost per available seat mile (CASM) increased 21 percent to 22.74 cents.  Costs excluding fuel (CASM-ex) increased 6.8 percent compared to Q2 2025 to 14.09 cents.  At June 30, 2026, Delta Air Lines had a total of $7.7 billion in liquidity, including cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and undrawn revolving credit facilities of $3.1 billion.


In Friday’s announcement, Delta Air Lines’ CEO, Ed Bastian, said,


“Today, we reported our June quarter results, and it is clear that Delta’s brand and industry position are stronger than ever.  We delivered $1.4 billion in pre-tax profit while absorbing the highest quarterly fuel expense in our history, reflecting broad demand strength, growing brand preference and momentum across our diversified revenue base.  This industry-leading performance is powered by the best people in the business.


“Delta is executing from a position of strength, and we expect momentum to carry into the second half with double-digit margins and a return to earnings growth.  For the full year, we are affirming the guidance we set at the start of the year to grow earnings by 20%, overcoming a multi-billion dollar fuel headwind.  This reinforces Delta's durability while positioning us to continue our momentum into 2027.”


Delta Air Lines' Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results - Courtesy Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines' Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results - Courtesy Delta Air Lines

During the second quarter, Delta took delivery of 11 aircraft in the June quarter, including Airbus A350-900s, A321neos, and A220-300s.  The carrier also launched daily non-stop service from Los Angeles to Hong Kong and Chicago O’Hare, adding connectivity to key business markets from Los Angeles.  Additionally, Delta launched service to Porto, Malta, and Sardinia while adding service to Madrid, Nice, Rome, and Barcelona.  Delta also grew their MRO presence and partnership portfolio with IndiGo (CFM56 engines) and LATAM (Airbus A320 components). 


Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the global U.S. airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience.  The carrier operates over 4,000 daily flights across more than 290 destinations on six continents.  The airline operates significant hubs and key markets in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Bogota, Boston, Detroit, Lima, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Santiago (Chile), São Paulo, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo.  For the last decade, Delta has led the industry in operational excellence, while maintaining their reputation for award-winning customer service.


 

Source: Delta Air Lines

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