Delta Reports Record Revenue But Cuts Profit Forecast, Putting United’s Next Results In Focus

Delta Reports Record Revenue But Cuts Profit Forecast, Putting United’s Next Results In Focus — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-reports-record-revenue-but-cuts-profit-forecast-putting-united-s-next-results-in-focusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Delta Cuts Profit Forecast on Fuel Surge Despite Record Q3 Revenuehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-reports-record-revenue-but-cuts-profit-forecast-putting-united-s-next-results-in-focushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-reports-record-revenue-but-cuts-profit-forecast-putting-united-s-next-results-in-focus#u119676Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:01:41 +0000Delta Air Lines posted record third-quarter revenue for 2026, yet reduced its full-year profit outlook after missing Wall Street earnings estimates for the first time in two years. The airline reported September-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.72 per share, falling short of the $1.76 analyst expectations. Surging fuel expenses, which jumped 62 percent from a year ago and added $6 billion in annual costs, eroded profit margins and outweighed strong ticket sales and premium travel demand. Leadership expects higher fares and strong travel demand to persist through the holiday season.Why it matter