Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) stock rose following the release of its third-quarter 2025 earnings, as the company exceeded expectations for both adjusted EPS and revenue.

The airline posted operating revenue of $16.7 billion, marking a 6% year-over-year increase. GAAP EPS came in at $2.17, a 10% rise from the previous year, while adjusted EPS was $1.71, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.52. Following the strong results, shares climbed in the wake of the report.

Passenger revenue increased by 3% year-over-year, driven by a 9% rise in premium products and a 13% jump in loyalty travel awards. The airline also experienced a significant increase in ancillary revenue, which rose by 59% compared to the same period last year.

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Adjusted operating income for the quarter was $1.7 billion, with a solid operating margin of 11.2%.

Delta’s diverse, high-margin revenue streams, which now account ...