Gross Profit for Delta Air Lines (DAL)
According to Delta Air Lines's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $17.07B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$17.07B
YoY change
-12.6%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2024)
$16.56B
Cumulative gross profit
$265.22B
Gross Profit history chart for Delta Air Lines (DAL) from 1986 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Delta Air Lines (DAL) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.47B | -12.6% | ||
| 2024 | $16.56B | +6.7% | ||
| 2023 | $15.52B | +39.1% | ||
| 2022 | $11.16B | +423.2% | ||
| 2021 | $2.13B | -148.8% | ||
| 2020 | -$4.37B | -132.1% | ||
| 2019 | $13.60B | +22.5% | ||
| 2018 | $11.10B | -3.5% | ||
| 2017 | $11.51B | -6.3% | ||
| 2016 | $12.29B | -8.0% | ||
| 2015 | $13.36B | +63.5% | ||
| 2014 | $8.17B | -4.9% | ||
| 2013 | $8.59B | +16.5% | ||
| 2012 | $7.38B | +2.9% | ||
| 2011 | $7.17B | -2.7% | ||
| 2010 | $7.37B | -43.4% | ||
| 2009 | $13.02B | +46.5% | ||
| 2008 | $8.88B | -10.9% | ||
| 2007 | $9.97B | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 1999 | $10.79B | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 1996 | $9.72B | +8.6% | ||
| 1995 | $8.95B | +1.4% | ||
| 1994 | $8.82B | +3.5% | ||
| 1993 | $8.53B | +19.5% | ||
| 1992 | $7.14B | +12.0% | ||
| 1991 | $6.37B | +18.9% | ||
| 1990 | $5.36B | +59.6% | ||
| 1989 | $3.36B | -2.0% | ||
| 1988 | $3.42B | +23.9% | ||
| 1987 | $2.76B | +29.2% | ||
| 1986 | $2.14B | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from Delta Air Lines's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Delta Air Lines (DAL) most recent annual gross profit stands at $14.47B (2025) – declined 12.6% year-over-year.
Through 2015–2025 (10 years), Delta Air Lines gross profit delivered a +0.8% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2024 and 2025, Delta Air Lines gross profit declined 12.6%, falling from $16.56B to $14.47B.
Across the available history, gross profit reached its high of $16.56B in 2024 and its low of -$4.37B in 2020.
Within Industrials, Delta Air Lines (DAL) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $15.42B.
Delta Air Lines Gross Profit by Year
Delta Air Lines Gross Profit 2025: $14.47B
Delta Air Lines gross profit in 2025 was $14.47B, declined 12.6% below 2024.
Delta Air Lines Gross Profit 2024: $16.56B
Delta Air Lines gross profit in 2024 was $16.56B, grew 6.7% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Delta Air Lines Gross Profit 2023: $15.52B
Delta Air Lines gross profit in 2023 was $15.52B, surged 39.1% from 2022.
Delta Air Lines Gross Profit 2022: $11.16B
Delta Air Lines gross profit in 2022 was $11.16B, surged 423.2% from 2021.
Delta Air Lines Gross Profit 2021: $2.13B
Delta Air Lines gross profit in 2021 was $2.13B.
See more financial history for Delta Air Lines (DAL).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Delta Air Lines, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $21.86B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $17.79B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $16.89B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $16.30B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $14.55B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $13.83B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $10.32B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $4.29B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Delta Air Lines's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Delta Air Lines (DAL) is $17.07B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Delta Air Lines gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Delta Air Lines (DAL) gross profit changed -12.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Delta Air Lines gross profit?
- Delta Air Lines (DAL) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +0.8% over the most recent 10 years available.
When did Delta Air Lines gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Delta Air Lines gross profit reached its highest annual value of $16.56B in 2024.
What was Delta Air Lines gross profit in 2024?
- Delta Air Lines (DAL) gross profit in 2024 was $16.56B.
What was Delta Air Lines gross profit in 2025?
- Delta Air Lines (DAL) gross profit in 2025 was $14.47B.
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