Delta: Q4 Financial Overview

Delta Air Lines Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter Results

Delta Air Lines, headquartered in Atlanta, announced on Tuesday that it achieved a net profit of $1.22 billion for the fourth quarter.

The company reported earnings of $1.86 per share, with adjusted earnings—excluding one-time gains—totaling $1.55 per share.

These figures surpassed analyst expectations, as the consensus from eight analysts polled by Zacks Investment Research had predicted earnings of $1.53 per share.

Delta also exceeded revenue forecasts, bringing in $16 billion for the quarter. In comparison, five analysts surveyed by Zacks anticipated revenue of $15.63 billion.

Looking ahead to the quarter ending in March, Delta projects earnings per share to fall between 50 and 90 cents.

For the full year, the airline expects earnings to range from $6.50 to $7.50 per share.