Delta Air LinesLIM:DAL +21.37%68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates LIM:DAL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, Delta Air Lines ranks better than 92.93% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Delta Air Lines's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Delta Air Lines's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:DAL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.23
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Delta Air Lines was 0.23. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.13.
LIM:DAL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 92.93% of 566
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs LIM:DAL: 0.12
During the past 12 months, Delta Air Lines's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.80% per year.
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.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Delta Air Lines (LIM:DAL) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Delta Air Lines Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Delta Air Lines Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Delta Air Lines's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
LIM:DAL vs UAL, LUV, AAL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Delta Air Lines's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Delta Air Lines's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Delta Air Lines's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Delta Air Lines's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (LIM:DAL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Delta Air Lines and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Delta Air Lines' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #40 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Delta Air Lines' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Delta Air Lines' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.23. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Delta Air Lines' value of 0.29 is 35.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #40 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Delta Air Lines has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delta Air Lines' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UAL and LUV?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #40 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Delta Air Lines in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Delta Air Lines' value of 0.29 is 35.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Delta Air Lines' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Delta Air Lines has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Delta Air Lines's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 35.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Delta Air Lines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Delta Air Lines's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. 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 (LIM:DAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.04, compared to a current price of $93.70 — trading 70.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 35.6% below the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Delta Air Lines' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Delta Air Lines (LIM:DAL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 as of Mar. 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 (LIM:DAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $93.70 is trading 70.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $55.04.
GuruFocus considers Delta Air Lines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:DAL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.29 (123% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: $55.04 vs. price of $93.70 (70.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.6% below the Transportation median (#40 of 566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM: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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