Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL)

Pretax margin

Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,235,000 5,607,000 4,452,000 3,893,000 2,609,000 1,915,000 400,000 970,000 713,000 398,000 -315,000 -8,706,000 -16,496,000 -15,588,000 -13,081,000 -4,275,000 4,646,000 6,199,000 6,145,000 5,886,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 58,180,000 57,151,000 56,332,000 54,746,000 52,914,000 49,453,000 45,408,000 40,372,000 33,646,000 28,386,000 22,842,000 16,956,000 11,442,000 16,166,000 23,997,000 33,716,000 44,903,000 46,779,000 46,082,000 45,545,000
Pretax margin 10.72% 9.81% 7.90% 7.11% 4.93% 3.87% 0.88% 2.40% 2.12% 1.40% -1.38% -51.34% -144.17% -96.42% -54.51% -12.68% 10.35% 13.25% 13.33% 12.92%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $6,235,000K ÷ $58,180,000K
= 10.72%

Delta Air Lines Inc's pretax margin has shown a positive trend over the past few quarters, indicating improved profitability before considering taxes and other expenses. The pretax margin increased from 10.72% in March 2024 to 9.81% in December 2023, showing a strong performance. This follows a gradual improvement from a low of -144.17% in March 2021, which suggests that the company has made significant strides in enhancing its operational efficiency and cost management. Overall, the upward trend in pretax margin reflects Delta Air Lines Inc's efforts to enhance its profitability and financial performance.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024