Delta Air Lines Gets Good News This Week

On Monday, June 22, Delta Air Lines got good news, and that's a welcome thing. The airline business can be a volatile one, and that's certainly been the case for the major airlines this year, including Delta, United and Southwest. Geopolitical stresses, such as the Iran situation, unstable fuel costs and macroeconomic strain have been factors that have made life hard for airlines in 2026, and that is continuing this summer.

When airlines struggle, it impacts customers, because it can often result in airline ticket prices going up or a reduction in offerings. When airlines do well, that also impacts people in the form of more choices and better deals.

So, Delta Air Lines has gotten some good news on Monday in the form of a projection of its stock price. The news is positive for Delta and those looking to book a flight on the airline.

According to a report from TradingView, factoring in estimates from 23 analysts, Delta Air Lines, Inc. stock's average price target has now risen from $83.84 to $84.49, with projections ranging from $70 to $105 per share. "Consensus rating remains at 'buy' across 27 covering analysts," they add, with 24 buys, one hold and two sells.

Why Are Airlines Stock Doing So Well on Monday, June 22?

Airline stocks are doing better because of relief from falling oil and jet fuel prices, as well as customers being determined to travel despite higher prices. Those two factors combine to boost airline stocks.

According to Investing.com, "The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:JETS) surged 12% over a recent three-day stretch, fueled by market optimism surrounding the resolution of the conflict in Iran and the anticipated re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. "

"From here, volatility around macro headlines should normalize and micro/stock fundamentals should come back to focus with Q2 results likely to be the next catalyst," the analysts wrote, according to the report. They also stated that upward earnings revisions will be needed to boost the sector into its next period of growth.

The report also pointed out that there was "little to no demand slowdown thus far" on travel, which is a significant positive for airlines and the travel industry, in general. That combination of travel being attractive and the projection of falling fuel prices is a win-win for the airline business.

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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 11:26 AM.