RWC Asset Management LLP Increases Stock Holdings in Delta Air Lines, Inc. $DAL

RWC Asset Management LLP boosted its holdings in shares of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) by 9.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 126,185 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 10,998 shares during the period. RWC Asset Management LLP’s holdings in Delta Air Lines were worth $7,161,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in DAL. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Delta Air Lines in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. NewSquare Capital LLC increased its stake in Delta Air Lines by 184.6% during the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 572 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 371 shares in the last quarter. Activest Wealth Management raised its holdings in shares of Delta Air Lines by 2,280.8% in the second quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 619 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 593 shares during the last quarter. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Delta Air Lines during the second quarter worth $35,000. Finally, First Horizon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Delta Air Lines during the third quarter valued at $38,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.93% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Delta Air Lines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company guidance: Delta forecast adjusted 2026 EPS of $6.50–$7.50 (roughly a 20% increase year-over-year) and a March‑quarter revenue outlook of +5% to +7%; it also ordered Boeing Dreamliners, signaling fleet investment and capacity planning that supports long‑term revenue growth. Delta forecasts 20% jump in 2026 profits, orders first Boeing Dreamliners
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results and company release: Delta reported record revenue for the December quarter and full year, delivered double‑digit return on invested capital, and reiterated momentum into 2026 — reinforcing margin durability and cash generation. Those fundamentals help justify higher valuations for the airline group. Delta Air Lines Announces December Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: ESG recognition: Delta received CDP double “A” ratings for Climate Change and Water Security for the fifth time (fewer than 1% of companies achieve this), which can broaden investor interest from ESG‑focused funds. Delta Recognized by CDP with Double “A” Leadership Rating for Climate Change and Water Security for the Fifth Time
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and preview commentary: Multiple previews (Barron’s, Benzinga, Zacks) highlighted potential upside from strong holiday travel, premium revenue growth, and Delta’s history of earnings beats — supporting positive market sentiment but not adding new company-specific data. Delta Reports Earnings Tuesday. Why It Can Boost Airline Stocks.

Delta Air Lines Stock Down 1.9%

DAL stock opened at $70.97 on Tuesday. Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a one year low of $34.74 and a one year high of $73.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.34 and a current ratio of 0.40. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $65.76 and its 200 day moving average is $60.34. The firm has a market cap of $46.34 billion, a PE ratio of 10.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.38.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 13th. The transportation company reported $1.55 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.63 by ($0.08). Delta Air Lines had a net margin of 7.36% and a return on equity of 23.83%. The business had revenue of $14.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.80 billion. On average, research analysts forecast that Delta Air Lines, Inc. will post 7.63 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on DAL. Evercore ISI raised their target price on Delta Air Lines from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, September 29th. UBS Group assumed coverage on Delta Air Lines in a report on Friday, December 12th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $90.00 price objective on the stock. Barclays upped their target price on Delta Air Lines from $65.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on shares of Delta Air Lines from $71.00 to $74.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Finally, HSBC upped their price objective on shares of Delta Air Lines from $69.20 to $73.70 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and twenty-two have given a Buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $77.51.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP John E. Laughter sold 23,323 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $62.33, for a total transaction of $1,453,722.59. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 81,109 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,055,523.97. This represents a 22.33% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, SVP William C. Carroll sold 14,010 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $61.25, for a total value of $858,112.50. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 15,816 shares in the company, valued at $968,730. This trade represents a 46.97% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.96% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Delta Air Lines Company 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.