Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC increased its position in shares of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL – Free Report) by 29.7% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 51,188 shares of the transportation company’s stock after purchasing an additional 11,710 shares during the period. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC’s holdings in Delta Air Lines were worth $3,553,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Capital International Investors raised its stake in Delta Air Lines by 4.4% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 24,211,101 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,680,249,000 after buying an additional 1,012,265 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Delta Air Lines by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 17,413,841 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,215,766,000 after buying an additional 202,865 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its stake in Delta Air Lines by 23.9% during the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 9,496,296 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $659,043,000 after buying an additional 1,834,385 shares during the period. Capital World Investors raised its stake in Delta Air Lines by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 8,395,096 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $582,620,000 after buying an additional 46,341 shares during the period. Finally, Life Cycle Investment Partners Ltd acquired a new position in Delta Air Lines during the 4th quarter worth approximately $471,532,000. 69.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Delta Air Lines Stock Performance
Shares of Delta Air Lines stock opened at $81.23 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.36, a current ratio of 0.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. The company has a market cap of $53.37 billion, a PE ratio of 11.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 1.30. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $72.14 and a 200-day moving average price of $69.13. Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a 52 week low of $45.28 and a 52 week high of $83.83.
Delta Air Lines Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 4th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 14th were given a dividend of $0.1875 per share. This represents a $0.75 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, May 14th. Delta Air Lines’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 10.93%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of research analysts recently weighed in on DAL shares. Zacks Research raised Delta Air Lines from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. HSBC dropped their price target on Delta Air Lines from $80.20 to $79.30 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Seaport Research Partners increased their price objective on Delta Air Lines from $81.00 to $83.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered their price objective on Delta Air Lines from $72.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Susquehanna lowered their price objective on Delta Air Lines from $81.00 to $78.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $80.85.
Key Delta Air Lines News
Here are the key news stories impacting Delta Air Lines this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Delta unveiled new SkyMiles credit card perks designed to boost traveler value, which could support loyalty, cardholder growth and higher spending across its American Express partnership. Delta Unveils New SkyMiles Card Perks to Boost Traveler Value
- Positive Sentiment: Delta launched its first nonstop service from New York JFK to Malta, another sign of network expansion and international growth that can help support premium traffic and yields. VisitMalta Celebrates Historic Delta Air Lines Inaugural Nonstop Service from New York’s JFK with Destination-inspired Gate Celebration
- Positive Sentiment: Delta’s leadership says it wants to challenge United’s trans-Pacific dominance, highlighting confidence in long-haul international growth and a continued push into higher-margin routes. Delta president targets United’s trans-Pacific dominance
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and blue-chip stock lists continued to frame Delta as a major airline name with solid scale, but these items are not immediate stock catalysts. 5 Best Blue Chip Stocks Under $100 to Buy Now
- Negative Sentiment: Reuters and other reports warned that a fuel price shock is squeezing airline margins, with U.S. jet fuel costs and overall operating expenses rising sharply across the sector. Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines
- Negative Sentiment: IATA cut its 2026 airline profit outlook by nearly half, reinforcing concerns that higher fuel and operating costs could pressure Delta’s earnings outlook. IATA Cuts 2026 Airline Profit Forecast by Nearly Half as Fuel Shock Pressures Industry
- Negative Sentiment: Reports also noted that U.S. airlines’ fuel costs surged in April, and sector-wide profit warnings have been weighing on airline stocks, including Delta. US airlines fuel costs soared in April to $6.5 billion
Insider Activity at Delta Air Lines
In related news, EVP Allison C. Ausband sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.00, for a total transaction of $395,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 133,854 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,574,466. This trade represents a 3.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP John E. Laughter sold 15,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, April 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.61, for a total value of $1,074,150.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 54,369 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,893,364.09. The trade was a 21.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 149,635 shares of company stock valued at $10,833,855. 0.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.
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.
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