Delta Expects to Meet Original 2026 Outlook, Despite Fuel Price Uncertainty

Delta Air Lines is reaffirming its profit outlook for 2026 even as fuel prices become increasingly volatile after President Donald Trump announced the end of a ceasefire with Iran. 

Erik Snell, Delta’s chief financial officer, told reporters that the carrier decided not to change its profit outlook because it recaptured high fuel costs quicker than initially expected and it is still seeing strong travel demand. The carrier is forecasting earnings per share to be between $6.50 and $7.50 in 2026. 

“Fuel has decreased in the last couple weeks, certainly, and the demand for the products has never been greater,” Snell said. “I’ve been here 21 years and can’t remember a point in time where demand across the board for not only Delta, but for trave