Delta 3Q26 net income drops 47% to $756 million; revenue climbs 21% to $20.19 billion

Bitget2026/10/09 10:31

Delta posted September quarter GAAP net income of USD 756 million, down 47%, while diluted EPS fell 47% to USD 1.15. GAAP operating revenue rose 21% to USD 20.19 billion, and operating income dropped 14% to USD 1.45 billion. Pre-tax income fell 40% to USD 1.07 billion, and operating margin narrowed to 7.2% from 10.1% a year earlier. Fuel expense climbed 69% to USD 4.35 billion; average fuel price per gallon rose 68% to USD 3.80. Forecasts December-quarter EPS of USD 1.15-USD 1.65; guides FY 2026 EPS of USD 5.10-USD 5.60 and free cash flow about USD 2.5 billion. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Delta Air Lines Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: 202610090630PR_NEWS_USPR_____CL67681) on October 09, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

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