What if you invested $1000 in DAL on Jan 1, 2020?
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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 19 years, Delta Air Lines, Inc. has delivered an average annual return of 13.4%. The stock peaked in 2013 with a massive +125.8% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2011 (-35.7%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 12 times out of 19 years.
Avg Return
+13.4%
Win Rate
63%
12W - 7L
Best
+125.8%
2013
Worst
-35.7%
2011
Performance Consistency
About Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Visit Website ↗Delta Air Lines, Inc. is a major American airline headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the world's largest airlines, providing scheduled air transportation for both passengers and cargo, and operating an extensive global network through its mainline operations and strategic partnerships.
Key Business Segments
Mainline Operations
Includes the operations of Delta's primary fleet of aircraft for domestic and international routes.
Regional Operations
Includes flights operated by Delta Connection carriers through contractual agreements.
Key Innovations
- ✓Founded as the world's first commercial agricultural flying operation (crop dusting), pioneering a new industry.
- ✓A leader in the airline industry for introducing new jet aircraft in the 1950s and 1960s, contributing to the modernization of air travel.
Historical Milestones
Delta is founded as Huff Daland Dusters, Inc.
Passenger service officially begins as Delta Air Service.
The company officially changes its name to Delta Air Lines.
Delta acquires Pan Am's trans-Atlantic routes, significantly expanding its global presence and becoming a major international carrier.