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- **Record Q3 Performance**: $15.2 billion revenue (+4.1% YoY), $1.71 EPS, 11.2% operating margin, $830M free cash flow.
- **Premium Growth Dominance**: Premium revenue up 9%, corporate sales +8%, SkyMiles loyalty ecosystem driving 60% of revenue.
- **2025 Outlook**: Full-year EPS $6, free cash flow $3.5-4.0B, 2026 double-digit operating margin target.
- **Strategic Investments**: Airport infrastructure, Delta One lounges, and digital connectivity (e.g., Delta Amex card spend +12%).
- **Competitive Edge**: 60% of industry profits projected to come from Delta and United; others facing structural challenges.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Delta reported Q3 2025 revenue of $15.2 billion, up 4.1% YoY, with pretax income of $1.5 billion and EPS of $1.71. Operating margin was 11.2%, and free cash flow reached $830 million.
- Revenue growth driven by premium, corporate, and loyalty segments, with premium revenue up 9% and corporate sales up 8% YoY.
- 2025 full-year earnings guidance updated to $6 per share, with free cash flow projected at $3.5-4.0 billion.
- Strategic investments in airport infrastructure, Delta One lounges, and digital connectivity (e.g., Delta Amex co-brand card spend up 12% Q3).
- 2026 outlook includes double-digit operating margin and earnings comparable to Q3 2025.

**【President's Commercial Update】**
- Total unit revenue (RASM) improved 0.3% YoY, with domestic Main Cabin demand turning positive due to capacity rationalization.
- Premium revenue growth (9%) outpaced Main Cabin decline (4%), with 30%-40% of premium seats booked by corporate travelers.
- SkyMiles loyalty ecosystem contributes 60% of total revenue, with co-brand card remuneration up 12% to $2 billion Q3.
- Cargo revenue up 19% YoY, driven by Pacific demand.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 GAAP net income: $1.5 billion; Non-GAAP EPS: $1.71 (vs. $1.53 prior year).
- Free cash flow: $830 million (year-to-date: $2.8 billion); Full-year guidance: $3.5-4.0 billion.
- Nonfuel unit cost growth: flat YoY, with year-to-date growth <2%.
- Debt reduction: $2 billion YoY; Gross leverage: 2.4x.
- 2025 full-year earnings: ~$6 per share (upper half of $5.50-6.50 range).

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Government Shutdown Impact**: Minimal to date, with potential $1 million/day impact if prolonged.
- **Premium Growth**: 90% of corporate survey respondents expect 2026 travel volumes to increase or remain steady.
- **Transatlantic Performance**: Q3 RASM down 7% YoY, but Q4 outlook for step change improvement in Main Cabin and corporate demand.
- **Free Cash Flow**: 2025 guidance raised to $3.5-4.0 billion, enabling debt reduction while maintaining fortress balance sheet.
- **2026 Strategy**: Focus on profitable growth, margin expansion, and disciplined capital allocation.
- **Competitive Position**: 60% of industry profits expected to come from Delta and United; others struggling with cost structures and capacity constraints.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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