Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)

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Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) is up 24.5% since the beginning of the year. At $86 per share, DAL is trading just below its 52-week high of $87. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DAL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,961.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) has returned 24.47% so far this year and 84.21% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DAL has returned 10.68% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 3, 2007, DAL's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Oct 2008 with a return of +47.4%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -39.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, DAL closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 16, 2008 with a return of +26.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -26.0%.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.29%, beta of 1.34, and R2 of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 03, 2007.

• This stock captured 127.83% of S&P 500 Index gains and 125.36% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

DAL ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. provided a 0.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.75 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delta Air Lines, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Delta Air Lines, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Delta Air Lines, Inc. was 81.93%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 1106 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Delta Air Lines, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Delta Air Lines, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Airlines industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.