Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Free Cash Flow CAGR:38.81%(TTM)
Free cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history.
Over longer horizons, Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s Free Cash Flow CAGR averages 47.23% over 3 years and 115.85% over 5 years.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. Free cash flow CAGR measures how Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s cash generation has grown. FCF represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
DAL Free Cash Flow CAGR Chart
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)
DAL Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
DAL Free Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start FCF | End FCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.88B | $3.84B | +$958.00M | +33.21% | +33.21% |
| 2024 | $1.14B | $2.88B | +$1.74B | +152.85% | +152.85% |
| 2023 | $-2.00M | $1.14B | +$1.14B | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | $16.00M | $-2.00M | $-18.00M | -112.50% | N/A |
| 2021 | $-5.69B | $16.00M | +$5.71B | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | $3.50B | $-5.69B | $-9.19B | -262.58% | N/A |
| 2019 | $1.85B | $3.50B | +$1.66B | +89.65% | +89.65% |
| 2018 | $1.26B | $1.85B | +$589.00M | +46.86% | +46.86% |
| 2017 | $3.81B | $1.26B | $-2.56B | -67.04% | -67.04% |
| 2016 | $4.98B | $3.81B | $-1.17B | -23.44% | -23.44% |
| 2015 | $2.70B | $4.98B | +$2.28B | +84.66% | +84.66% |
| 2014 | $1.94B | $2.70B | +$762.00M | +39.36% | +39.36% |
| 2013 | $508.00M | $1.94B | +$1.43B | +281.10% | +281.10% |
| 2012 | $1.58B | $508.00M | $-1.07B | -67.85% | -67.85% |
| 2011 | $1.49B | $1.58B | +$90.00M | +6.04% | +6.04% |
| 2010 | $177.00M | $1.49B | +$1.31B | +741.81% | +741.81% |
| 2009 | $-3.23B | $177.00M | +$3.41B | N/A | N/A |
| 2008 | $320.00M | $-3.23B | $-3.55B | -1109.06% | N/A |
| 2007 | $580.00M | $320.00M | $-260.00M | -44.83% | -44.83% |
| 2006 | $-639.00M | $580.00M | +$1.22B | N/A | N/A |
| 2005 | $-1.88B | $-639.00M | +$1.24B | N/A | N/A |
| 2004 | $-291.00M | $-1.88B | $-1.59B | N/A | N/A |
| 2003 | $-1.00B | $-291.00M | +$710.00M | N/A | N/A |
| 2002 | $-2.56B | $-1.00B | +$1.56B | N/A | N/A |
| 2001 | $-1.16B | $-2.56B | $-1.40B | N/A | N/A |
| 2000 | $625.00M | $-1.16B | $-1.79B | -285.92% | N/A |
| 1998 | $91.00M | $625.00M | +$534.00M | +586.81% | +586.81% |
| 1997 | $455.00M | $91.00M | $-364.00M | -80.00% | -80.00% |
Quarterly Free Cash Flow: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.23B | -8.9% | +6.8% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.35B | +96.9% | +131.7% |
| Q3 2025 | $687.00M | +6.0% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $648.00M | -43.8% | -43.2% |
| Q1 2025 | $1.15B | +97.6% | -5.0% |
| Q4 2024 | $584.00M | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | -$54.00M | — | +72.0% |
| Q2 2024 | $1.14B | -6.2% | -1.5% |
| Q1 2024 | $1.22B | — | -1.6% |
| Q4 2023 | -$1.06B | -447.7% | -4.5% |
| Q3 2023 | -$193.00M | — | +66.3% |
| Q2 2023 | $1.16B | -6.3% | -26.6% |
| Q1 2023 | $1.24B | — | — |
| Q4 2022 | -$1.01B | -76.4% | -52.5% |
| Q3 2022 | -$573.00M | — | +15.6% |
| Q2 2022 | $1.58B | — | +42.7% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
About Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. operates scheduled air transport services for both passengers and freight, serving destinations across the United States and internationally. Its operations are structured into two main segments: its core airline business and a refinery division. Domestically, its network is anchored by primary hubs in Atlanta, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Detroit, and Salt Lake City, further supported by coastal gateways such as Boston, Los Angeles, New York (LaGuardia and JFK), and Seattle. Globally, it maintains a significant presence through key international hubs and operational centers in cities like Amsterdam, Mexico City, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and Seoul-Incheon. Tickets are distributed through multiple channels, including its official website (delta.com), the Fly Delta mobile app, direct reservations, online travel agencies, traditional brick-and-mortar agencies, and other distribution partners. Beyond flight services, the company offers aircraft maintenance, engineering support, repair, and overhaul capabilities. It also arranges vacation packages for external clients, along with aircraft charter services, management, and associated programs. The airline operates a vast fleet of roughly 1,200 aircraft. Established in 1924, Delta Air Lines, Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines, Airports & Air Services
- CEO
- Edward H. Bastian