Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock reached an all-time high of $72.34 on January 5, 2026, driven by robust travel demand and operational efficiencies, alongside strong support from recent analyst upgrades.

  • Multiple firms issued strong ratings, including Wells Fargo initiating Overweight ($87 target), BMO Capital setting Outperform ($80), and TD Cowen raising its rating to Buy ($77).
  • Analysts cited the success of Delta's premium offerings and robust loyalty programs as key drivers for the high targets.
  • President Glen W. Hauenstein is scheduled to retire in February 2026, amid reports of insider share sales totaling $11M over the past year.