• Delta Air Lines held its Q2 2026 earnings call with CEO Ed Bastian, COO Dan Janki, CCO Joe Esposito, CFO Erik Snell.
• Posted record revenue of $17.7 billion, up 14% on about 1% capacity growth; pre-tax profit $1.4 billion; EPS $1.56; operating margin 9%.
• Kept full-year EPS outlook of $6.5-$7.5 despite a nearly $4 billion fuel-cost increase; free cash flow seen at $3-$4 billion.
• Guided Q3 operating margin of 11%-13% on mid-teens revenue growth; EPS $2-$2.5; fuel price assumed at $3.15 per gallon.
• Delta-Amex remuneration expected at $9 billion in 2026, up 10%; diverse revenue reached 61% of total, with premium and loyalty up nearly 20%.
• Management cited industry “structural change” supporting fare durability; low-end carriers still need about 5% higher fares to break even at current fuel.
• Adjusted net debt ended at $13.6 billion; gross leverage targeted at 2x by year-end; non-fuel unit costs expected to trend to low single-digit growth.
• Capacity plans called for Q3 up 1%, Q4 up 2%-3% led by international; growth focus over the next few years centered on upgauging, Asia, Middle East.

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