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Delta tops 3Q profit forecasts

During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.20 earnings per share.

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Delta’s operating revenue declined $71 million, or 0.6%, during July, August and September.

The company expects its unit revenue to decline 4.5% to 5.5% year-over-year for the third quarter of 2015.

Delta continues to successfully implement its Branded Fares initiative, increasing paid first class load factor by 8 points to 56% and expanding its Basic Economy product to over 450 markets.

Since March 24, 2015, the stock had 0 insider buys, and 17 insider sales for $17.61 million net activity.

“Our commercial initiatives are delivering solid benefits as we’ve expanded our revenue premium to the industry, strengthened our hubs in New York, Seattle and Los Angeles, and deepened our partnerships around the globe”. Results were aided by low fuel costs. Earlier in the month, the Atlanta-based airline said it expected unit revenue to shrink 4.5% to 5.5%, compared with a July forecast for a decline of 4.5% to 6.5%. The firm had revenue of $11.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.12 billion. The net money flow for the block exchange was disappointing at $(4.4) Million.

During the quarter, Delta refinanced its senior secured credit facility ahead of its scheduled maturity. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.04 EPS. The Growth score analyzes the growth prospects for a company in addition to analyzing company financials.

“The strong cash flows we are producing are allowing us to reinvest in our business and our employees, while working toward achieving an investment grade balance sheet and also returning increasing levels of cash to shareholders”, Jacobson continued. Finally, Zacks upgraded shares of Delta Air Lines from a hold rating to a buy rating and set a $53.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, September 15th.

A $69 million charge primarily for mark-to-market adjustments on fuel hedges settling in future periods. The 52-week low of the share price is at $30.12. The stock is having its 200-day moving average of $109.30 and $103.41 as its 50-day moving average.

Check back later for our full write up on this Delta Air Lines earnings report later!

DAL has been the subject of a number of other reports. S&P 500 has rallied 7.48% during the last 52-weeks.

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Delta Air Lines, Inc. gives arranged air transportation to travelers and payload around the world.

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