Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported financial results for the December quarter and full year 2025 and provided its outlook for the March quarter and full year 2026.  

“The Delta team delivered a strong close to our Centennial year, demonstrating the differentiation and durability we’ve built," said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. "Our industry-leading performance delivered for our customers and our employees, while creating value for our owners, consistent with our long-term financial framework. We generated $5 billion of pre-tax profit with a double-digit operating margin and record free cash flow of $4.6 billion, all while navigating a challenging environment. These results would not be possible without the exceptional efforts of our people, and I look forward to celebrating our team next month with $1.3 billion of well-earned profit sharing."

Bastian continued, "2026 is off to a strong start with top-line growth accelerating on consumer and corporate demand. For the full year, we expect to deliver margin expansion and earnings growth of 20% year-over-year."

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Delta will add 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet while improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-class in-flight experience. The 787 will be a new fleet type for Delta and complements a previous order for 100 Boeing 737-10 MAX aircraft (deliveries to begin upon certification). This order underscores the strength of the U.S. aerospace industry and advanced manufacturing, with both the aircraft and its GE engines designed and manufactured in the U.S.  

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Delta employees worldwide will receive $1.3 billion as their share of the airline’s 2025 profits, resulting in an 8.9% estimated payout of eligible annual earnings, or more than four weeks of extra pay on average. 

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