Interval Partners LP Raises Stock Position in Delta Air Lines, Inc. $DAL

Interval Partners LP grew its stake in Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) by 15.2% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 1,407,346 shares of the transportation company’s stock after purchasing an additional 186,195 shares during the period. Delta Air Lines makes up about 1.3% of Interval Partners LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest position. Interval Partners LP’s holdings in Delta Air Lines were worth $79,867,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. AlphaQuest LLC lifted its holdings in Delta Air Lines by 90.6% in the third quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 444 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 211 shares during the period. Accredited Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in Delta Air Lines by 1,983.3% during the 3rd quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC now owns 500 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 476 shares in the last quarter. First Horizon Corp purchased a new position in shares of Delta Air Lines during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Delta Air Lines during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $35,000. Finally, Hemington Wealth Management raised its position in shares of Delta Air Lines by 37.6% in the 3rd quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 779 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 213 shares in the last quarter. 69.93% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Erik Storey Snell sold 39,420 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.02, for a total value of $2,799,608.40. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 35,625 shares in the company, valued at $2,530,087.50. The trade was a 52.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Steven M. Sear sold 38,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.05, for a total transaction of $2,896,930.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 104,404 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,835,520.20. This represents a 26.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 620,550 shares of company stock worth $44,127,667 over the last quarter. 0.88% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on DAL shares. UBS Group dropped their price target on Delta Air Lines from $90.00 to $87.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on Delta Air Lines from $77.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Argus set a $80.00 price objective on Delta Air Lines in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. TD Cowen cut shares of Delta Air Lines from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on shares of Delta Air Lines from $84.00 to $72.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Delta Air Lines currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $79.43.

Delta Air Lines News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Delta Air Lines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies cut its price target to $72 but retained a Buy rating, signaling continued analyst conviction in Delta’s longer‑term recovery and implying upside from current levels. Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Given New $72.00 Price Target at Jefferies Financial Group
• Positive Sentiment: Citi put Delta on a 30‑day “positive catalyst watch,” highlighting potential near‑term bullish catalysts (refinery edge, trans‑Atlantic demand) that could support the stock. Citi Research puts Delta and SkyWest on 30‑day positive catalyst watch
• Positive Sentiment: Industry reporting notes that credit‑card partnerships and upfront cash from co‑branded cards are reshaping airline loyalty economics and improving non‑fare profit streams — a tailwind for Delta’s margins and cash flow. Credit‑card cash reshapes US airline loyalty — and profit
• Neutral Sentiment: Rothschild & Co Redburn trimmed its price target to $70 but kept a Buy rating, reflecting mixed views: confidence in Delta’s fundamentals but recognition of near‑term capacity and margin pressure. Rothschild & Co Redburn Lowers Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Price Target to $70
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage weighing valuation: some outlets argue the pullback makes DAL attractive versus historic ranges, while others flag the stock’s YTD weakness — a reminder that consensus upside still coexists with risk. Is Delta Air Lines Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?
• Negative Sentiment: Delta extended a pause on New York–Tel Aviv flights through month‑end amid regional volatility, reducing international capacity and near‑term revenue on that route. Delta extends pause on New York‑Tel Aviv flights through month‑end
• Negative Sentiment: Oil has surged toward $100/barrel, prompting sectorwide downdrafts as fuel costs and perceived travel risk rise — a primary immediate headwind for airline margins and stock performance. Airline Stocks Were Pricing 2026 Like A Runway—Oil Just Made It A Cliff Edge
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen downgraded Delta to a “Hold,” adding to mixed sell‑side signals and increasing short‑term sentiment pressure. Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Cut to “Hold” at TD Cowen

Delta Air Lines Stock Performance

Delta Air Lines stock opened at $58.79 on Friday. Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a twelve month low of $34.74 and a twelve month high of $76.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.34, a current ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. The company has a market capitalization of $38.39 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.66, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.34. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $67.96 and its 200 day moving average is $64.07.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 13th. The transportation company reported $1.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.53 by $0.02. Delta Air Lines had a return on equity of 20.96% and a net margin of 7.90%.The business had revenue of $14.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.80 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.85 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Delta Air Lines has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.500-0.900 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.500-7.500 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Delta Air Lines, Inc. will post 7.63 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Delta Air Lines Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 26th will be given a $0.1875 dividend. This represents a $0.75 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 26th. Delta Air Lines’s payout ratio is currently 9.78%.

Delta Air Lines Profile

Delta Air Lines is a major U.S.-based global airline that provides scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation, aircraft maintenance and repair services, and related travel products. Its operations include mainline domestic and international passenger services, a branded regional network operating under the Delta Connection name, dedicated air cargo carriage, and in-house maintenance, repair and overhaul through Delta TechOps. Delta offers a range of cabin products for different customer segments, including premium business-class service on long-haul routes and tiered economy offerings on domestic and international flights, and it markets customer loyalty benefits through the SkyMiles frequent-flyer program.

The carrier operates a mixed fleet of narrow- and wide-body aircraft from multiple U.S.