Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$51.20 +0.25 (+0.50%)

Closing price 06/9/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$51.32 +0.12 (+0.24%)

As of 07:22 AM Eastern

Delta Air Lines - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
12

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Delta Air Lines in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for DAL.

Consensus Price Target

$62.08
21.25% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Delta Air Lines, the average price target is $62.08. The highest price target for DAL is $80.00, while the lowest price target for DAL is $46.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.25% from the current price of $51.20.

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DAL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/10/24 to 6/10/25	1 Month Ago 5/11/24 to 5/11/25	3 Months Ago 3/12/24 to 3/12/25	1 Year Ago 6/11/23 to 6/10/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$62.08	$61.37	$76.60	$59.85
Forecasted Upside	21.25% Upside	27.11% Upside	69.15% Upside	18.47% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy	Buy

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.

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.

Delta Air Lines Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Delta Air Lines	Transportation Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.58	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	21.25% Upside	42.22% Upside	13.46% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent DAL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/19/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	A. Maheswari Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Neutral ➝ Buy	$46.00 ➝ $66.00	+29.45%
5/13/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
4/10/2025	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy	$45.00 ➝ $50.00	+12.56%
4/8/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brandon Oglenski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$80.00 ➝ $58.00	+58.70%
4/7/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Stathoulopoulos Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$80.00 ➝ $50.00	+33.89%
4/3/2025	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Sum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/3/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Didora Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$65.00 ➝ $56.00	+29.09%
4/2/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. O'brien Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$83.00 ➝ $60.00	+39.11%
4/2/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Savanthi Syth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$80.00 ➝ $62.00	+44.90%
4/1/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Sheila Kahyaoglu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold	$85.00 ➝ $46.00	+5.46%
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3/18/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Trent Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$80.00 ➝ $72.00	+57.31%
11/21/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$60.00 ➝ $80.00	+25.71%
10/11/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$68.00 ➝ $80.00	+59.52%
9/19/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Hollins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
5/13/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$72.80	+38.40%
4/11/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$85.00	+80.74%
7/14/2023	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$55.00 ➝ $60.00	+29.23%
7/14/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$51.00 ➝ $54.00	+13.18%
6/28/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains

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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 Saturday, June 7, 2025. 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 current stock price is around $48, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the airline sector.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a strong market presence with a significant share of the airline industry, which can lead to stable revenue streams.
Recent analyst ratings indicate a positive outlook, with multiple firms issuing buy ratings and a consensus price target suggesting potential upside.
The company has a solid return on equity, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a history of paying dividends, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Delta Air Lines
Bear Case

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

The company recently reported earnings that missed analysts' expectations, which could indicate potential challenges in meeting future financial targets.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. experienced a year-over-year revenue decline, suggesting that it may be facing headwinds in maintaining growth.
High operational costs in the airline industry can impact profitability, especially in a competitive market environment.
The stock has shown volatility, with a significant range in its price over the past year, which may deter risk-averse investors.
Market conditions, including fluctuating fuel prices and economic uncertainties, can adversely affect the airline sector's performance.

DAL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Delta Air Lines is $62.08, with a high forecast of $80.00 and a low forecast of $46.00.
: 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Delta Air Lines in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" DAL shares.
: According to analysts, Delta Air Lines's stock has a predicted upside of 21.25% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Delta Air Lines's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: Delta Air Lines has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Dbs Bank, Jefferies Financial Group, Raymond James, Sanford C. Bernstein, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Delta Air Lines more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating for Delta Air Lines is Buy while the average consensus rating for "transportation" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how DAL compares to other companies.

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Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target