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Delta raised its revenue outlook (guidance) on demand momentum, the company said. Revenue growth year over year was given as +HSD in the updated outlook, versus an initial outlook of +5-7% that was announced on January 13, 2026. 1Q26

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  1. Delta raised its revenue outlook (guidance) on demand momentum, the company said. Revenue growth year over year was given as +HSD in the updated outlook, versus an initial outlook of +5-7% that was announced on January 13, 2026. 1Q26

  2. Delta said it expects non-fuel unit costs for the March quarter to rise mid-single digits year over year. The company cited the effect of winter storms on capacity growth, as well as lower capacity and higher operating costs.

  3. Delta said free cash flow for 2025 was $4.6B, and after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) was 12%. Free cash flow for the Industry Peers (AAL, LUV, UAL) combined was less than $0B, and their average ROIC was mid-single digits.

  4. Delta said its adjusted debt to EBITDAR (gross leverage) was 2.2x as of December 31, 2025, and its adjusted debt less cash to EBITDAR (net leverage) was 1.9x. The company said adjusted debt less cash was $18,975 (in millions).

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Delta Changes March Quarter Revenue Guidance

Delta raised its revenue outlook (guidance) on demand momentum, the company said. Revenue growth year over year was given as +HSD in the updated outlook, versus an initial outlook of +5-7% that was announced on January 13, 2026. 1Q26

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

March Quarter Non-Fuel Unit Cost Outlook

Delta said it expects non-fuel unit costs for the March quarter to rise mid-single digits year over year. The company cited the effect of winter storms on capacity growth, as well as lower capacity and higher operating costs.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

2025 Free Cash Flow and ROIC

Delta said free cash flow for 2025 was $4.6B, and after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) was 12%. Free cash flow for the Industry Peers (AAL, LUV, UAL) combined was less than $0B, and their average ROIC was mid-single digits.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

Leverage Levels as of December 31, 2025

Delta said its adjusted debt to EBITDAR (gross leverage) was 2.2x as of December 31, 2025, and its adjusted debt less cash to EBITDAR (net leverage) was 1.9x. The company said adjusted debt less cash was $18,975 (in millions).

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

AI summarized the filing and translated the summary into English; it may differ from the original. For reference only, not investment advice. AI translated the published Korean report into English. Figures are copied as filed, not recalculated.

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Source: SEC EDGAR (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Item captions are the SEC's. The summary is for reference only and is not investment advice.