This is Why Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) is a Top Stock to Buy Now for Good Returns

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Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTAbdul RahmanMon, June 29, 2026 at 1:55 PM GMT+2 2 min readDelta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) is one of the best stocks to buy now for good returns. On June 23, UBS reiterated a Buy rating on Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) and increased the price target to $107 from $98. The new price target represents significant upside as the stock is trading at $90 a share.This is Why Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) is a Top Stock to Buy Now for Good Returns Pixabay/Public DomainThe price target hike also comes amid expectations that the second-quarter earnings report will be a positive catalyst for the broader airline sector. UBS expects Delta Air Lines to deliver earnings per share of $1.38. While the company experienced cost pressures in the second quarter owing to higher energy costs, UBS projects 7% cost per available seat mile as the airline raised pay to address crew scheduling issues.For the third quarter, UBS expects Delta Airlines to achieve earnings per share of $2.51, above the consensus estimate of $1.68 a share. The earnings would incorporate 13.7% revenue per available seat mile on 0.5% available seat mile. The research firm has also raised full-year earnings estimates to $6.70 per share from the consensus of $5.52.Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) is a major global airline that transports passengers and cargo to hundreds of destinations worldwide. It operates a vast network, utilizing various aircraft, and offers premium travel services, including vacation packages and alliances with other international carriers.While we acknowledge the potential of DAL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.READ NEXT: 15 Best AI Stocks Under $10 to Buy Now and 8 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Barry Rosenstein.Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.Terms and Privacy PolicyEU DSA contactPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore Info