Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL)

Operating profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Operating income	US$ in thousands	5,995,000	5,521,000	3,661,000	1,886,000	-12,469,000
Revenue	US$ in thousands	61,604,000	57,151,000	49,453,000	28,301,000	16,166,000
Operating profit margin		9.73%	9.66%	7.40%	6.66%	-77.13%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $5,995,000K ÷ $61,604,000K
= 9.73%

Delta Air Lines Inc has shown a significant improvement in its operating profit margin over the past few years. Starting at a negative figure of -77.13% as of December 31, 2020, the company has successfully turned this around to a positive 6.66% by the end of 2021. This positive trend continued with a further increase to 7.40% by the end of 2022 and 9.66% by the end of 2023. As of December 31, 2024, Delta Air Lines Inc's operating profit margin stands at 9.73%, indicating a steady improvement in the company's operational efficiency and profitability. This upward trajectory suggests that the company has been effective in managing its costs and enhancing its revenue streams, ultimately leading to a healthier operating profit margin.