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17 Jul 2026, 18:45 UTC · 1h ago
Delta vs. United Airlines Stock: Which Is the Better Buy After Q2 Earnings?
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Zacks Investment Research
17 Jul 2026, 18:45 UTC · 1h ago
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United Airlines raised its full-year earnings forecast following a Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.99 that exceeded expectations. — Upward guidance combined with an earnings beat typically triggers strong positive price momentum for the specific equity.
+0.60Delta Air Lines reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.56, beating expectations, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance of $6.50-$7.50. — Beating expectations and maintaining guidance provides stability and confidence, though it lacks the bullish catalyst of a guidance raise.
+0.40Delta Air Lines announced a 15% increase in its dividend. — Dividend hikes are positive signals of financial health and provide immediate value to shareholders.
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Demand for premium, international, and corporate travel remains resilient despite Delta facing its highest quarterly fuel expense in company history. — Demonstrates a strong ability to pass costs to consumers (pricing power), reducing risk appetite concerns regarding fuel volatility.
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The company posted bullish earnings that beat expectations and raised its full-year earnings forecast.
The company delivered better-than-expected Q2 results and announced a 15% dividend increase.
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