Delta Air Lines impress at analyst day, earns new ‘top pick’ status

Wall Street is bulled-up Delta Air Lines (NYSE:) following the company’s Analyst Day, where it lifted its annual guidance to the high end of its prior range. A handful of analysts raised their price target on the airline stock today and one made it their new Top Pick in the sector. After gaining nearly 7% on Tuesday, shares are up fractionally in pre-open trading on Wednesday.

Morgan Stanley analysts reinstated DAL as their Top Pick in the sector. They said the event highlighted customer experience, strengthening its position as the leading airline brand. It also provided improved financial guidance for 2Q/FY23 and outlined strategies for achieving $10 EPS/$4 billion FCF by 2025. The analysts reiterated an Overweight rating and price target of $70, although they said the DAL could be a $100 stock.

Deutsche Bank analysts raised their price target to $58 from $47, while reiterating a Buy rating. They said Delta’s investor day showcased its transformation from a transportation company to a premium global consumer brand. They highlighted achievements like ranking as the fifth largest US e-commerce retailer and increasing annual spend on their co-brand credit card. Investors eagerly awaited Delta’s solid financial update, buoyed by the reinstatement of its dividend, signaling positive prospects.

Elsewhere, analysts at Goldman Sachs ($52), Susquehanna ($54), Wolfe Research ($51), also raised their price targets on the stock this morning.