DAL monthly performance report
Monthly DAL research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
DAL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Delta Air Lines (DAL) closed August 2026 at $93.14, up 6.52% for the month and +76.17% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DAL is +34.21%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +30.92% versus its 200-day moving average ($71.14), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DAL has outperformed the S&P 500 by +36.60%, with a relative strength index reading of 120.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Delta Air Lines ended August 2026 at $93.14, posting a monthly return of +6.52%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.47%.
The current quarter stands at −7.34% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +30.92% versus the 200-day moving average ($71.14).
Year-to-date, DAL is +34.21% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +21.32%. The stock is currently −2.65% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −48.05%.
| Period | DAL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.40% | −0.20% | +0.60% |
| 1 Week | +4.22% | +3.90% | +0.31% |
| 1 Month | +6.52% | +3.05% | +3.47% |
| 3 Months | +36.99% | +7.11% | +29.88% |
| 6 Months |