Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target $67.77 -2.47 (-3.52%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$67.90 +0.14 (+0.20%) As of 04:55 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Delta Air Lines - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 26 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold2Buy24 Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Delta Air Lines in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 23 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for DAL. Consensus Price Target $79.7617.70% Upside According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Delta Air Lines, the average price target is $79.76. The highest price target for DAL is $95.00, while the lowest price target for DAL is $65.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.70% from the current price of $67.77. MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. 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DAL Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/19/25 to 5/19/261 Month Ago4/19/25 to 4/19/263 Months Ago2/18/25 to 2/18/261 Year Ago5/19/24 to 5/19/25Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)2 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy23 Buy rating(s)23 Buy rating(s)22 Buy rating(s)10 Buy rating(s)Hold2 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$79.76$79.26$80.47$62.08Forecasted Upside17.70% Upside10.50% Upside13.11% Upside21.38% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyBuyBuy DAL Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History DAL Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Delta Air Lines Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeDelta Air LinesTransportation CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.96 2.18 2.52Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside17.70% Upside21.48% Upside17.79% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent DAL NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/11/2026 Sanford C. Bernstein4 of 5 starsDavid VernonNot RatedBoost TargetOutperform$81.00 ➝ $88.00+20.05%5/7/2026 UBS Group4 of 5 starsAtul MaheswariNot RatedBoost TargetBuy$86.00 ➝ $95.00+29.60%4/21/2026 BNP Paribas Exane5 of 5 stars Lower TargetOutperform$85.00 ➝ $81.00+14.47%4/17/2026 EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDuane PfennigwerthSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform$85.00+14.32%4/15/2026 Zacks ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold4/13/2026 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy$78.00 ➝ $81.00+19.26%4/9/2026 SusquehannaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingChristopher StathoulopoulosSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetPositive$81.00 ➝ $78.00+16.18%4/9/2026 TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingTom FitzgeraldSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$76.00 ➝ $84.00+25.05%4/9/2026 Raymond James FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetStrong-Buy$76.00 ➝ $80.00+17.42%4/9/2026 CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJohn GodynSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$77.00 ➝ $79.00+15.95% Get the Latest News and Ratings for DAL and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Delta Air Lines and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 4/9/2026 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $85.00+24.76%4/9/2026 HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy$80.20 ➝ $79.30+16.39%4/7/2026 Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetOutperform$81.00 ➝ $73.00+9.29%4/1/2026 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $78.00+14.53%3/16/2026 Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingChristian WetherbeeSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOverweight$87.00 ➝ $75.00+24.29%3/6/2026 Weiss RatingsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)3/5/2026 Rothschild & Co RedburnSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJames GoodallSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy$72.00 ➝ $70.00+9.75%1/19/2026 Dbs BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeModerate Buy1/14/2026 BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMichael GoldieSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform1/14/2026 The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingCatherine O'BrienSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$77.00 ➝ $80.00+12.12%1/12/2026 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBrandon OglenskiSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$65.00 ➝ $85.00+17.64%10/10/2025 Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMichael LinenbergSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$63.00 ➝ $72.00+21.13%9/12/2025 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJamie BakerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$72.00 ➝ $85.00+40.52%7/11/2025 Bernstein BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform$60.00 ➝ $66.00+16.36%7/11/2025 Susquehanna BancsharesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetPositive$51.00 ➝ $65.00+14.60%7/11/2025 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingRavi ShankerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$88.00 ➝ $90.00+58.33%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is 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This page was last refreshed on Tuesday at 04:57 PM ET. Should I Buy Delta Air Lines Stock? DAL Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Delta Air Lines pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Delta Air Lines Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Delta Air Lines, Inc.: The stock has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with a consensus price target around $79.10, indicating potential for growth. Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a strong "buy" rating from a majority of analysts, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance. The company recently announced a dividend of $0.1875 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. Recent price targets from various brokerages have been raised, with some analysts setting targets as high as $86.00, indicating positive market sentiment. Insider transactions show significant selling, which can indicate confidence in the company's future, as executives may be cashing in on their holdings while still retaining substantial ownership. Delta Air Lines Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Delta Air Lines, Inc. for these reasons: Insider selling has been notable, with executives selling hundreds of thousands of shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance. The stock price has seen fluctuations, and while it has potential, it may also face volatility that could deter risk-averse investors. The company's payout ratio is relatively low at 10.93%, which may indicate limited growth in dividends in the near term. Recent analyst reports have shown some mixed signals, with a few firms lowering their price targets, which could create uncertainty among investors. Delta Air Lines, Inc. operates in a highly competitive industry, and external factors such as fuel prices and economic conditions can significantly impact profitability. DAL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Delta Air Lines' forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Delta Air Lines is $79.76, with a high forecast of $95.00 and a low forecast of $65.00. Should I buy or sell Delta Air Lines stock right now? 26 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Delta Air Lines in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 23 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DAL shares. Does Delta Air Lines's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Delta Air Lines's stock has a predicted upside of 17.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Delta Air Lines been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Delta Air Lines's stock had 3 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts. What analysts cover Delta Air Lines? Delta Air Lines has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Evercore, HSBC, Jefferies Financial Group, Raymond James Financial, Rothschild & Co Redburn, Sanford C. Bernstein, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, Wolfe Research, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Delta Air Lines more than its competitors? Analysts like Delta Air Lines more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating for Delta Air Lines is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "transportation" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DAL compares to other companies. Stock Forecasts and Research Tools Related Companies American Airlines Group Stock Forecast Allegiant Travel Stock Forecast J.B. 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