On October 10, 2025, Delta Air Lines (DAL) shares traded lower, with the price at $58.05 (-2.55%) as of 2:35 PM EST, following the release of third-quarter results showing net profit margins slipped to 7.4% from 7.7% last year and signaling the end of a five-year stretch of strong earnings growth. Analysts highlighted that Delta's revenue growth is forecast at just 2.8% per year, well below the broader US market's 10% pace, and consensus points to ongoing margin pressure and limited upside due to economic headwinds and cautious expansion plans. The negative price reaction is attributed to these disappointing earnings and the market's skepticism about Delta's growth prospects, especially as the broader market is also trading sharply lower today.