Delta 3Q26 net income drops 47% to $756 million; revenue climbs 21% to $20.19 billion

PUBT · 1d ago
Delta 3Q26 net income drops 47% to $756 million; revenue climbs 21% to $20.19 billion
  • Delta posted September quarter GAAP net income of USD 756 million, down 47%, while diluted EPS fell 47% to USD 1.15.
  • GAAP operating revenue rose 21% to USD 20.19 billion, and operating income dropped 14% to USD 1.45 billion.
  • Pre-tax income fell 40% to USD 1.07 billion, and operating margin narrowed to 7.2% from 10.1% a year earlier.
  • Fuel expense climbed 69% to USD 4.35 billion; average fuel price per gallon rose 68% to USD 3.80.
  • Forecasts December-quarter EPS of USD 1.15-USD 1.65; guides FY 2026 EPS of USD 5.10-USD 5.60 and free cash flow about USD 2.5 billion.


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