Delta Air Lines (DAL) 4Q 2025 earnings
CNBC • • business
Key Points:
- Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian projects earnings could increase over 20% in 2025, driven by strong demand in the premium travel segment, potentially reaching record levels.
- The airline forecast adjusted earnings per share between $6.50 and $7.50 for 2025, slightly below analysts' expectations of $7.25 per share.
- Delta expects first-quarter 2026 sales to grow up to 7%, with adjusted earnings per share between $0.50 and $0.90, compared to analysts' forecast of $0.72 per share.
- Premium ticket revenue surpassed main cabin revenue in the fourth quarter for the first time, reflecting a shift towards higher-spending customers, although main cabin revenue
