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Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$78.28 -1.14 (-1.44%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$78.10 -0.17 (-0.22%)
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Delta Air Lines - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
24

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

$80.85
3.28% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Delta Air Lines, the average price target is $80.85. The highest price target for DAL is $105.00, while the lowest price target for DAL is $65.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.28% from the current price of $78.28.
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. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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DAL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
1 Month Ago
5/9/25 to 5/9/26
3 Months Ago
3/10/25 to 3/10/26
1 Year Ago
6/8/24 to 6/8/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
23 Buy rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$80.85$79.47$79.93$62.08
Forecasted Upside3.28% Upside8.41% Upside35.08% Upside21.78% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

DAL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.
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DAL Price Targets by Month

The 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.
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Delta Air Lines Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDelta Air LinesTransportation CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.96
2.20
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.59% Upside17.36% Upside15.34% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/1/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight$90.00 ➝ $105.00+31.27%
5/27/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$84.00 ➝ $92.00+13.40%
5/26/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $98.00+26.14%
5/11/2026Boost TargetOutperform$81.00 ➝ $88.00+20.05%
4/21/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$85.00 ➝ $81.00+14.47%
4/17/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$85.00+14.32%
4/15/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
4/13/2026 Boost TargetBuy$78.00 ➝ $81.00+19.26%
4/9/2026Lower TargetPositive$81.00 ➝ $78.00+16.18%
4/9/2026 Boost TargetStrong-Buy$76.00 ➝ $80.00+17.42%
4/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$77.00 ➝ $79.00+15.95%
4/9/2026 Boost TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $85.00+24.76%
4/9/2026 Lower TargetBuy$80.20 ➝ $79.30+16.39%
4/7/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$81.00 ➝ $73.00+9.29%
4/1/2026 Lower TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $78.00+14.53%
3/16/2026Lower TargetOverweight$87.00 ➝ $75.00+24.29%
3/6/2026 DowngradeBuy (B-)Hold (C+)
3/5/2026Lower TargetBuy$72.00 ➝ $70.00+9.75%
1/19/2026 UpgradeModerate Buy
1/14/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
1/14/2026Boost TargetBuy$77.00 ➝ $80.00+12.12%
1/12/2026Boost TargetOverweight$65.00 ➝ $85.00+17.64%
10/10/2025Boost TargetBuy$63.00 ➝ $72.00+21.13%
9/12/2025Boost TargetOverweight$72.00 ➝ $85.00+40.52%
7/11/2025 Boost TargetOutperform$60.00 ➝ $66.00+16.36%
7/11/2025 Boost TargetPositive$51.00 ➝ $65.00+14.60%

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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, June 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Delta Air Lines pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Delta Air Lines
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Delta Air Lines, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $80, reflecting positive sentiment from analysts who have recently raised their price targets, indicating confidence in the company's growth potential.
  • Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a low dividend payout ratio of approximately 10.93%, suggesting that the company retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which could lead to future growth.
  • Recent reports indicate that institutional investors have increased their stakes in Delta Air Lines, Inc., with notable growth in holdings by firms like AlphaQuest LLC and Accredited Wealth Management LLC, signaling strong institutional confidence.
  • Analysts have given Delta Air Lines, Inc. an average rating of "Moderate Buy," with a majority recommending a buy, which reflects a generally favorable outlook on the stock.
  • Improving analyst sentiment has been fueled by a retreat in oil prices, which eases fuel-cost pressures and enhances near-term margin expectations for Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Delta Air Lines
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Delta Air Lines, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent insider share sales by executives, such as EVP Allison Ausband, may raise concerns about the company's internal confidence and could temper investor enthusiasm.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has seen fluctuations, and the overall market conditions can impact airline stocks, making them susceptible to economic downturns.
  • Delta Air Lines, Inc. operates in a highly competitive industry, and any adverse changes in market dynamics or consumer preferences could negatively affect its performance.
  • While the company has a low dividend payout ratio, this could also indicate a lack of immediate returns for investors seeking income, as more earnings are being reinvested rather than distributed.
  • Potential geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties can impact travel demand, which is critical for Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s revenue generation.

DAL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Delta Air Lines is $80.85, with a high forecast of $105.00 and a low forecast of $65.00.

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.

According to analysts, Delta Air Lines's stock has a predicted upside of 3.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Delta Air Lines's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

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.


This page (NYSE:DAL) was last updated on 6/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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