Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Retained Earnings
The retained earnings for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) is $13.34 Billion with a year-over-year change of +51.92%. Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income that has been kept by the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends. It's a key component of shareholders' equity.
DAL Retained Earnings Chart
Current Retained Earnings
$13.34B
$13.34 Billion
Year-over-Year Change
+51.92%
vs. $8.78B prior year
Historical Data
30
Years of data available
Annual Retained Earnings History
| Year | Retained Earnings | YoY Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13.34B | +$4.56B | +51.92% |
| 2024 | $8.78B | +$3.13B | +55.45% |
| 2023 | $5.65B | +$4.48B | +382.91% |
| 2022 | $1.17B | +$1.32B | +890.54% |
| 2021 | $-148.00M | +$280.00M | +65.42% |
| 2020 | $-428.00M | $-12.88B | -103.44% |
| 2019 | $12.45B | +$2.42B | +24.06% |
| 2018 | $10.04B | +$403.00M | +4.18% |
| 2017 | $9.64B | +$1.73B | +21.93% |
| 2016 | $7.90B | +$280.00M | +3.67% |
| 2015 | $7.62B | +$4.17B | +120.57% |
| 2014 | $3.46B | +$407.00M | +13.35% |
| 2013 | $3.05B | +$10.44B | +141.26% |
| 2012 | $-7.39B | +$1.01B | +12.01% |
| 2011 | $-8.40B | +$854.00M | +9.23% |
| 2010 | $-9.25B | +$593.00M | +6.02% |
| 2009 | $-9.85B | $-1.24B | -14.37% |
| 2008 | $-8.61B | $-8.95B | -2616.96% |
| 2007 | $342.00M | +$14.76B | +102.37% |
| 2006 | $-14.41B | $-6.21B | -75.59% |
| 2005 | $-8.21B | $-3.84B | -87.72% |
| 2004 | $-4.37B | $-5.22B | -618.13% |
| 2003 | $844.00M | $-795.00M | -48.51% |
| 2002 | $1.64B | $-1.29B | -44.06% |
| 2001 | $2.93B | $-1.25B | -29.84% |
| 2000 | $4.18B | +$722.00M | +20.90% |
| 2000 | $3.45B | +$1.77B | +104.74% |
| 1998 | $1.69B | +$976.00M | +137.27% |
| 1997 | $711.00M | +$830.00M | +697.48% |
| 1996 | $-119.00M | — | — |
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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