About Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. is a Airlines company operating in the Industrials sector.
DAL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $65.13
- Market Cap
- $42.54B
- 52-Week High
- $76.39
- 52-Week Low
- $34.74
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines
$1,000 Invested in Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)
How much would $1,000 invested in DAL be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in DAL 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) in 2025 would be worth $1,410 as of May 2026, representing a +41.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DAL 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) in 2023 would be worth $2,037 as of May 2026, representing a +103.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DAL 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) in 2021 would be worth $1,331 as of May 2026, representing a +33.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DAL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) in 2016 would be worth $1,542 as of May 2026, representing a +54.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DAL at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) at IPO would be worth $3,648 as of May 2026, representing a +264.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 18+ years (226 months), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.42% with a median return of +1.12%. The stock had 120 positive months (53%) and 106 negative months (47%). The best month in DAL's history was October 2008 with a +47.4% return, while the worst was January 2009 at -39.8%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.9%), and March the weakest (-3.4%).
DAL's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2013 with a cumulative return of +91.2%, and the worst was 2011 at -40.3%.
Annual Returns
Over 19 years of trading history, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) has delivered an average annual return of +14.60% with a median return of +4.05%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.93%. The stock posted gains in 10 years (53%) and losses in 9 years (47%).
DAL's best year was 2013 with a +132.61% gain, while the worst was 2011 at -35.79%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. DAL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 9 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -5.90% | $69.21 | $65.13 |
| 2025 | +16.09% | $59.62 | $69.21 |
| 2024 | +52.00% | $39.22 | $59.62 |
| 2023 | +23.03% | $31.88 | $39.22 |
| 2022 | -15.92% | $37.92 | $31.88 |
| 2021 | -2.81% | $39.01 | $37.92 |
| 2020 | -30.77% | $56.35 | $39.01 |
| 2019 | +20.38% | $46.81 | $56.35 |
| 2018 | -8.66% | $51.25 | $46.81 |
| 2017 | +16.23% | $44.09 | $51.25 |
| 2016 | -1.35% | $44.70 | $44.09 |
| 2015 | +4.05% | $42.96 | $44.70 |
| 2014 | +80.53% | $23.79 | $42.96 |
| 2013 | +132.61% | $10.23 | $23.79 |
| 2012 | +46.72% | $6.97 | $10.23 |
| 2011 | -35.79% | $10.86 | $6.97 |
| 2010 | +10.72% | $9.81 | $10.86 |
| 2009 | -0.70% | $9.88 | $9.81 |
| 2008 | -23.04% | $12.83 | $9.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions: DAL
What sector is DAL in? ▼
DAL operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Airlines industry.
How has DAL performed historically? ▼
Over 19 years of trading history, DAL has posted gains in 10 years (53% of the time). The best year was 2013 with a +132.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in DAL? ▼
You can invest in DAL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold DAL.
Last updated: 3/24/2026