Shares of airline stocks rise with Delta beating Q2 earnings estimates; American Airlines gains over 10%, Alaska Airlines over 7%, and Delta Airlines over 13%, United Airlines over 11%

Shares of airline stocks rise with Delta beating Q2 earnings estimates; American Airlines gains over 10%, Alaska Airlines over 7%, and Delta Airlines over 13%, United Airlines over 11%

Shares of major airlines, including United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL), American Airlines Group Inc (AAL), and Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL), surged on Thursday following Delta's impressive second-quarter earnings report and optimistic outlook. Delta's stock price jumped by 13% to $52.35, driven by robust passenger revenue growth and strong performance in its premium and loyalty segments [1].

Delta's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.10 exceeded expectations, with operating revenue reaching $16.65 billion. The carrier's bullish forecast, projecting EPS between $5.25 and $6.25 for the full year 2025 and free cash flow of $3 billion to $4 billion, further bolstered investor confidence [1].

United Airlines' stock price climbed by 11% to $89.55, while American Airlines' shares gained 10.05% to $12.18. The positive sentiment surrounding Delta's performance translated into sympathy gains for these airlines, as investors anticipate similar benefits from resilient travel demand and stabilizing fuel costs [1].

UAL and AAL both showed strong growth metrics, with UAL boasting a Growth score of 99.38 and a Momentum score of 81.42, indicating a powerful upward trend in its stock price [1]. AAL, however, exhibited a more mixed financial profile, with a respectable Growth score of 69.72 but a lower Momentum score of 20.61, suggesting a lack of recent price movement [1].

Investors are now positioning themselves ahead of upcoming earnings announcements from these airlines, with the expectation that Delta's positive trends will continue to influence the broader industry.

References:
[1] https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46344382/united-airlines-american-airlines-stocks-rise-on-deltas-bullish-forecast