MarketBeat Weekly Recap – January 12 to January 16
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 6d ago
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Source: Marketbeat
Economic Indicators: Recent data shows stable inflation rates and lower mortgage rates, suggesting the economy may not require further rate cuts, which could benefit stock prices in 2026.
Earnings Reports: Companies like Delta Air Lines reported strong earnings, but some stocks still dropped due to investor concerns about valuations, indicating a potential for buying opportunities.
Investment Strategies: Analysts suggest focusing on undervalued stocks and sectors, particularly in technology and healthcare, as they may offer significant returns in the upcoming year.
Market Trends: The market is showing signs of broadening beyond tech stocks, with analysts identifying several growth stocks that could emerge as strong performers in 2026.
Analyst Views on DAL
Wall Street analysts forecast DAL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DAL is 81.36 USD with a low forecast of 69.00 USD and a high forecast of 90.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
16 Analyst Rating
16 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 68.950
Low
69.00
Averages
81.36
High
90.00
Current: 68.950
Low
69.00
Averages
81.36
High
90.00
About DAL
Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo throughout the United States and around the world. The Company has hubs and markets in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Bogota, Boston, Detroit, Lima, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Santiago (Chile), Sao Paulo, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon, and Tokyo. Its segments include Airline and Refinery. Its airline segment is managed as a single business unit that provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo throughout the United States and around the world and includes its loyalty program, as well as other ancillary businesses. Its refinery segment operates for the benefit of the airline segment by providing jet fuel to the airline segment from its own production and through jet fuel obtained through agreements with third parties. The refinery's production consists of jet fuel as well as non-jet fuel products.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
