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Mar 31, 2024

Delta Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Delta delivered industry-leading operational performance and record March quarter completion factor, with revenue and earnings at the high end of guidance.

Key Takeaways

Delta Air Lines reported record March quarter revenue driven by strong operational performance, resulting in strong earnings growth. The company anticipates continued momentum and expects record revenue in the June quarter.

Delivered the best operational reliability in company history.

Recognized employees' efforts with $1.4 billion in profit sharing payouts.

Generated record March quarter revenues, 6% higher than the prior year.

Expects record June quarter revenue with a mid-teens operating margin.

Total Revenue
$13.7B
Previous year: $12.8B
+7.8%
EPS
$0.45
Previous year: $0.25
+80.0%
Fuel Price Per Gallon
$2.79
Adjusted Fuel Expense
$2.57B
Non-Fuel CASM
$0.141
Gross Profit
$2.44B
Previous year: $858M
+184.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.59B
Previous year: $3.22B
+42.8%
Free Cash Flow
$1.4B
Previous year: $1.9B
-26.3%
Total Assets
$75B
Previous year: $73.1B
+2.5%

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Delta Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Delta expects record June quarter revenue, mid-teens operating margin, and EPS of $2.20 to $2.50. The company is reiterating its 2024 outlook for EPS of $6 to $7 and free cash flow of $3 to $4 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Expect record June quarter revenue.
  • Anticipate a mid-teens operating margin in the June quarter.
  • Forecast EPS of $2.20 to $2.50 for the June quarter.
  • Reiterating 2024 outlook for EPS of $6 to $7.
  • Reiterating 2024 outlook for free cash flow of $3 to $4 billion.

Challenges Ahead

  • Non-fuel unit costs are expected to increase approximately 2 percent in the June quarter.
  • Latin America is expected to see a double-digit decline in unit revenue.
  • TRASM of flat to down 2 percent is expected.
  • Growth is normalizing and the focus is on optimization and efficiency gains.
  • Continuing to profitably invest in the network.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income