Stock Analysis on Net

Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since July 13, 2022.

Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2007

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Calculation

Delta Air Lines Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Delta Air Lines Inc. Annual Report.


The financial data reveals distinct trends and fluctuations across the reported periods. The share price experienced significant volatility, initially declining sharply from $17.32 in early 2008 to $4.59 in early 2009. This was followed by a period of recovery and substantial growth, reaching a peak of $59.13 by early 2020. However, there was a notable decline afterward, with the share price decreasing to $43.29 in early 2021 and slightly further to $42.33 in early 2022.

Earnings per share (EPS) demonstrate considerable variability as well. In early 2008, EPS was positive at $5.52 but dropped drastically to negative values, hitting a low of -$12.77 in early 2009 and again falling to -$19.41 in early 2021. Between these dips, the EPS generally showed recovery and growth, peaking at $12.41 in early 2014 and returning to healthier levels ranging from $5.06 to $7.45 from 2016 through 2020. The return to marginally positive EPS in early 2022 at $0.44 indicates some recovery from the previous negative result.

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio reflects the shifts in share price relative to earnings. The ratio was low at 3.14 in early 2008 but data is missing for early 2009, which may relate to negative earnings impacting the calculation. The P/E ratios then fluctuated, showing moderate values between approximately 7 and 17 during the 2010s. A significant outlier appears in early 2014 with a high P/E of 56.26, suggesting elevated market expectations or low earnings at that time. The ratio reached an extreme high of 96.74 in early 2022, corresponding with the very low positive EPS and relatively stable share price, indicating considerable market uncertainty or volatility in earnings at that point.

Overall, the data reflects periods of sharp financial distress followed by recovery phases. The patterns in share price and EPS denote sensitivity to economic or industry cycles, and the P/E ratio variability underscores changing investor sentiment and earnings volatility over the years.

Share Price
Initial sharp decline (2008-2009), followed by a strong recovery and growth (2009-2020), then decline post-2020.
Earnings per Share (EPS)
Volatile earnings with deep negative troughs in 2009 and 2021, intermixed with periods of growth and recovery.
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
Generally moderate, with spikes in 2014 and particularly in 2022, indicating times of market uncertainty and earnings volatility.

Comparison to Competitors

Delta Air Lines Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Transportation)

Delta Air Lines Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (transportation)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Industrials)

Delta Air Lines Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31).