Delta Air Lines Stock News

ATLANTA , Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) will hold a live conference call and webcast to discuss its December quarter and full year 2025 financial results at 10 a.m. ET, Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Delta president Glen Hauenstein will retire in February after more than 20 years of service, Delta announced Thursday. He will stay on as a strategic advisor until the end of 2026.

Glen Hauenstein will retire on Feb. 28, remaining as an advisor through 2026, after nearly 10 years as Delta's president and more than two decades with the carrier.

Delta's president, Glen Hauenstein, who helped make Delta into the industry's profit leader, is retiring on Feb. 28 after 20 years. Hauenstein championed Delta's international expansion and push into high-end products.

American Airlines is betting big on luxury to regain altitude. From lie-flat seats and Bollinger champagne to Lavazza coffee and ultra-fast Wi-Fi, the carrier is rolling out a premium makeover to claw back ground lost to Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

Oracle (ORCL) fell 11% post-earnings as revenue missed and operating expenses outpaced cloud revenue growth, raising debt and spending concerns. AI-driven margin pressures are surfacing across tech, with Broadcom (AVGO) sliding 10% despite strong results, as investors weigh infrastructure costs.

Cruise stocks led the market higher Thursday, and shares of other travel companies also rallied, as the Fed's rate cut helped boost the prospects of consumer spending on vacations.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) remains a Buy at $68, trading at just 11x 2025 earnings, with a 15–20% return potential over 1–2 years. DAL's premium seats, loyalty program, and disciplined cost control have transformed it into a steadier, less risky business with strong free cash flow. Net debt is down over $1 billion this year, with free cash flow guidance up to $4 billion and robust liquidity supporti...