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Delta Air LinesDAL +0.08%82 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates DAL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Transportation companies, Delta Air Lines ranks worse than 242130.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Delta Air Lines's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Delta Air Lines was 77.80% per year. The lowest was -26.50% per year. And the median was 36.70% per year.
DAL's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 8.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate only.
During the past 12 months, Delta Air Lines's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Delta Air Lines Inc is 0.82, which seems too high.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Delta Air Lines was 1.39. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.76.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Delta Air Lines Inc is 0.82, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Delta Air Lines Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.215000
2026-07-09
2026-07-09
2026-07-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.187500
2026-05-14
2026-05-14
2026-06-04
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.187500
2026-02-26
2026-02-26
2026-03-19
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.187500
2025-10-16
2025-10-16
2025-11-06
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Delta Air Lines's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $82.48.
Delta Air Lines's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.7775.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Delta Air Lines was 8.12%. The lowest was 0.24%. And the median was 1.47%.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Delta Air Lines 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
DAL vs UAL, LUV, AAL: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Delta Air Lines's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Delta Air Lines 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Delta Air Lines's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Delta Air Lines's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Delta Air Lines 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% mean?
Delta Air Lines (DAL) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Delta Air Lines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #999999 out of 413 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Delta Air Lines' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Delta Air Lines' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #999999 out of 413 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Delta Air Lines has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delta Air Lines' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to UAL and LUV?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #999999 out of 413 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Delta Air Lines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 8.70, based on 413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Delta Air Lines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Delta Air Lines's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delta Air Lines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines (DAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.94, compared to a current price of $82.48 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Delta Air Lines' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Delta Air Lines (DAL), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Delta Air Lines (DAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.48 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.94.
GuruFocus considers Delta Air Lines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAL:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: $58.94 vs. price of $82.48 (39.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
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