Delta Air Lines Weathers The Storm: CEO Expects 'Demand To Accelerate' To Wrap 2025

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) delivered a jolt of optimism to Wall Street Thursday, as its stock surged 12% after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and reinstated its full-year profit outlook. 

The rally led airline stocks higher across the board with investor confidence returning to the sector. 

The Details: Delta reported adjusted earnings of $2.10 per share, topping expectations of $2.05. 

Passenger revenue surged 26% to $13.88 billion and operating revenue for the quarter was $16.65 billion, above the consensus estimate of $16.18 billion. 

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