Delta Air Lines posts transcript of 3Q26 earnings call
DAL•Delta Air Lines posted its 3Q26 earnings call transcript, reporting adjusted operating revenue of $17.59 billion, adjusted diluted EPS of $1.72 and free cash flow of $463 million.
1. Quarterly results
The transcript covered results reviewed by Delta’s chief executive, chief financial officer and other senior executives. Adjusted operating revenue rose 16% to $17.59 billion, excluding $2.6 billion in third-party refinery sales; adjusted pre-tax income was $1.5 billion. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.15, adjusted operating margin was 9.4% versus a GAAP margin of 7.2%, and adjusted net debt stood at $13.35 billion on Sept. 30, 2026.
