DELTA AIR LINES, INC. — Financial Data
Annual figures from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K)
These figures are extracted directly from XBRL-tagged financial statements that DELTA AIR LINES, INC. filed with the SEC as part of its annual 10-K reports. XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a structured data format the SEC requires for machine-readable financial disclosures. Values shown are as reported — negative figures indicate a loss and are shown in red.
Revenue
Total revenue from all business activities — the top line of the income statement. Represents all money earned before any expenses are deducted.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $10.74B | Feb 15, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Sep 30, 2018 | $11.95B | Feb 15, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | $11.78B | Feb 15, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | $9.97B | Feb 15, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2017 | $10.25B | Feb 23, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | $11.06B | Feb 23, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $10.79B | Feb 23, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $9.15B | Feb 23, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2016 | $9.46B | Feb 13, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $10.48B | Feb 13, 2017 |
Revenue
Revenue recognized from contracts with customers under ASC 606, excluding taxes collected on behalf of government authorities. This is the primary revenue concept for many companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $63.36B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $61.64B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $58.05B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $50.58B | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $29.90B | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $17.10B | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $11.44B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $12.56B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $12.54B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $10.47B | Feb 13, 2020 |
Net Income
The bottom-line profit — what remains after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and other costs are deducted. A negative value means the company reported a net loss for the year.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $5.01B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $3.46B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $4.61B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $1.32B | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $280.00M | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | ($12.39B) | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $1.10B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $1.50B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $1.44B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $730.00M | Feb 13, 2020 |
Operating Income
Profit from core business operations before interest expense and income taxes (also known as EBIT). Excludes non-operating items, making it a cleaner measure of operational efficiency than net income.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $5.82B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $6.00B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $5.52B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $3.66B | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.89B | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | ($12.47B) | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $1.40B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $2.07B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $2.13B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $1.02B | Feb 13, 2020 |
Operating Cash Flow
Cash generated from core business operations — a more reliable measure of financial health than net income because it strips out non-cash items like depreciation and one-time charges.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $8.34B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $8.03B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $6.46B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $6.36B | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $3.26B | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | ($3.79B) | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $8.43B | Feb 11, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $7.01B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $5.02B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $7.22B | Feb 15, 2019 |
Total Assets
The total value of everything the company owns or controls — cash, investments, receivables, property, equipment, and intangibles. Reported as of fiscal year end.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $81.32B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $75.37B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $73.64B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $72.29B | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $72.46B | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $72.00B | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $64.53B | Feb 11, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $60.27B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $53.67B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $51.85B | Feb 15, 2019 |
Stockholders Equity
The net worth attributable to shareholders: total assets minus total liabilities. Also called book value. Can be negative if liabilities exceed assets, which is common in capital-intensive industries.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $20.85B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $15.29B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $11.11B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2022 | $6.58B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2021 | $3.89B | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2020 | $1.53B | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2019 | $15.36B | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2018 | $13.69B | Feb 11, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2017 | $12.53B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2016 | $11.28B | Feb 13, 2020 |
Goodwill
An intangible asset representing the premium paid above fair value when acquiring another company. A large goodwill balance signals a history of acquisitions at premium prices.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $9.75B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $9.75B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $9.75B | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $9.75B | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $9.75B | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $9.75B | Feb 11, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $9.78B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $9.78B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $9.79B | Feb 15, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $9.79B | Feb 23, 2018 |
Retained Earnings
Cumulative net income kept by the company rather than distributed as dividends. A growing retained earnings balance indicates consistent profitability; a deficit indicates cumulative losses.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $13.34B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $8.78B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $5.65B | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $1.17B | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ($148.00M) | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ($428.00M) | Feb 11, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $12.45B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $10.04B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $8.26B | Feb 15, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $7.90B | Feb 23, 2018 |
Cash & Equivalents
Highly liquid assets the company holds — cash on hand, bank balances, and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less. A key indicator of short-term financial health.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $4.31B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $3.07B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.74B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $3.27B | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $7.93B | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $8.31B | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $2.88B | Feb 11, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.57B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.81B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $2.76B | Feb 15, 2019 |
Long-Term Debt
Debt obligations due more than one year from the balance sheet date — bonds, term loans, and notes payable. High long-term debt relative to equity can signal elevated financial leverage.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $13.31B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $15.35B | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $18.61B | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $21.38B | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $25.08B | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $27.97B | Feb 11, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $10.11B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $9.37B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $8.44B | Feb 15, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $7.01B | Feb 23, 2018 |
EPS (Basic)
Net income divided by the weighted average shares outstanding. Basic EPS does not account for dilutive securities like options or convertible bonds — use diluted EPS for a more conservative view.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 7 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 5 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | 7 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 2 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 0 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | (19) | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | 1 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | 2 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | 2 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | 1 | Feb 13, 2020 |
EPS (Diluted)
Net income divided by the fully diluted share count — including all potential shares from options, warrants, and convertible instruments. The more conservative and widely cited EPS figure.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 7 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 5 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | 7 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 2 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 0 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | (19) | Feb 10, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | 1 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | 2 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | 2 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | 1 | Feb 13, 2020 |