Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Delta Air Lines, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) has returned -2.00% so far this year and 55.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DAL has returned 5.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.82% 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 +1.39%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.2 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 6.93%, beta of 1.34, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 2007.

• This stock captured 127.28% of S&P 500 Index gains and 126.50% 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 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Delta Air Lines, Inc. provided a 1.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.71 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 81.73%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 1106 trading sessions.

The current Delta Air Lines, Inc. drawdown is 9.74%.

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.