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

Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt decreased its holdings in shares of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) by 67.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 99,000 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 203,850 shares during the period. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt’s holdings in Delta Air Lines were worth $5,618,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Hancock Whitney Corp grew its position in Delta Air Lines by 5.0% during the 3rd quarter. Hancock Whitney Corp now owns 27,889 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,583,000 after purchasing an additional 1,321 shares during the last quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. acquired a new position in Delta Air Lines during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $275,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Delta Air Lines by 11.0% in the third quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 47,675 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,706,000 after buying an additional 4,717 shares during the last quarter. Castleark Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Delta Air Lines in the third quarter worth $13,024,000. Finally, Caxton Associates LLP lifted its stake in shares of Delta Air Lines by 21.6% during the third quarter. Caxton Associates LLP now owns 12,635 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $717,000 after buying an additional 2,241 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.93% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on DAL shares. Evercore boosted their price objective on shares of Delta Air Lines from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered their price target on Delta Air Lines from $72.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Delta Air Lines from $87.00 to $75.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on Delta Air Lines from $77.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Susquehanna lifted their target price on Delta Air Lines from $70.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $78.76.

Delta Air Lines News Summary

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 Buying and Selling

In other news, 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 directly owned 104,404 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,835,520.20. This trade represents a 26.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Alain Bellemare sold 36,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $69.21, for a total transaction of $2,491,560.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 95,731 shares in the company, valued at $6,625,542.51. The trade was a 27.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 620,550 shares of company stock worth $44,127,667 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.96% of the company’s stock.

Delta Air Lines Trading Up 6.6%

Shares of Delta Air Lines stock opened at $64.87 on Wednesday. Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a twelve month low of $34.74 and a twelve month high of $76.39. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $67.60 and its 200 day moving average price is $64.12. The company has a current ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. The firm has a market capitalization of $42.37 billion, a PE ratio of 8.46, a P/E/G ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 1.34.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January 13th. The transportation company reported $1.55 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.53 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $14.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.80 billion. Delta Air Lines had a return on equity of 20.96% and a net margin of 7.90%.The business’s revenue was up 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.85 earnings per share. 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, sell-side analysts predict that Delta Air Lines, Inc. will post 7.63 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Delta Air Lines Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 26th will be issued a $0.1875 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 26th. This represents a $0.75 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. Delta Air Lines’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 9.78%.

Delta Air Lines Company Profile

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.