Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock closed at $59.64 on October 17, 2025, following a week of volatility but holding near recent highs after the company reported Q3 2025 earnings that beat analyst estimates, driven by strong premium travel demand and a robust outlook for Q4 and 2026. The company posted adjusted EPS of $1.71 (vs. $1.53 expected) and revenue of $15.2B (vs. $15.06B forecast), with management reaffirming full-year guidance and projecting further margin expansion next year. Major analysts, including Bank of America and Evercore ISI, raised their price targets and maintained 'buy' ratings, reflecting continued confidence in Delta's strategy and financial health. No new company-specific news or material events were reported on October 17 or 18, and the stock's movement appears to reflect ongoing positive sentiment from recent earnings and analyst upgrades, in line with broader market optimism.