Delta Air Lines CEO: Company Poised for Another Record-Breaking Profit Year

Deep News01-13

Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Ed Bastian stated on Tuesday that, fueled by robust travel demand—particularly in the premium segment—the company's profit this year could surge by over 20% compared to 2025, potentially setting a new record.

Delta Air Lines projected on Tuesday that its full-year adjusted earnings per share would land between $6.50 and $7.50, while analysts had previously forecast $7.25 per share.

Despite the revised outlook, Delta still posted a fourth-quarter profit of $1.22 billion, or $1.86 per share, marking a nearly 45% increase from the same period a year earlier; revenue reached $16 billion, a 3% rise compared to 2024. Excluding one-time items, the airline earned $1.02 billion, or $1.55 per share, slightly surpassing expectations.

Bastian noted that premium product sales are growing at a faster rate than main cabin sales, continuing an established trend.

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