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
- $80.15
- Market Cap
- $52.73B
- 52-Week High
- $95.68
- 52-Week Low
- $55.03
- 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 $1,418 as of November 2026, representing a +41.8% 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 $2,622 as of November 2026, representing a +162.2% 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 $2,108 as of November 2026, representing a +110.8% 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 $2,199 as of November 2026, representing a +119.9% 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 $4,524 as of November 2026, representing a +352.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 19+ years (233 months), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.48% with a median return of +1.19%. The stock had 125 positive months (54%) and 108 negative months (46%). 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 +6.3%), and March the weakest (-3.3%).
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 +15.79% with a median return of +10.72%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.17%. The stock posted gains in 11 years (58%) and losses in 8 years (42%).
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 10 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +16.73% | $68.67 | $80.15 |
| 2025 | +16.09% | $59.15 | $68.67 |
| 2024 | +52.00% | $38.91 | $59.15 |
| 2023 | +23.03% | $31.63 | $38.91 |
| 2022 | -15.92% | $37.62 | $31.63 |
| 2021 | -2.81% | $38.70 | $37.62 |
| 2020 | -30.77% | $55.90 | $38.70 |
| 2019 | +20.38% | $46.44 | $55.90 |
| 2018 | -8.66% | $50.84 | $46.44 |
| 2017 | +16.23% | $43.74 | $50.84 |
| 2016 | -1.35% | $44.34 | $43.74 |
| 2015 | +4.05% | $42.62 | $44.34 |
| 2014 | +80.53% | $23.61 | $42.62 |
| 2013 | +132.61% | $10.15 | $23.61 |
| 2012 | +46.72% | $6.92 | $10.15 |
| 2011 | -35.79% | $10.77 | $6.92 |
| 2010 | +10.72% | $9.73 | $10.77 |
| 2009 | -0.70% | $9.80 | $9.73 |
| 2008 | -23.04% | $12.73 | $9.80 |
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 11 years (58% 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: 11/1/2026