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Delta cuts 2026 profit forecast but CEO says demand holds
Delta Air Lines slashed its 2026 profit outlook on Friday, though its stock remained flat and the CEO insisted customer demand stays strong.
In brief
Delta Air Lines slashed its 2026 profit outlook on Friday, though its stock remained flat and the CEO insisted customer demand stays strong. Delta Air Lines cut its 2026 profit forecast, but the airline's CEO said demand remains strong despite the downward revision. Originally reported by CBS News.
Delta cuts profit outlook for 2026
Delta Air Lines announced Friday it will slash its twenty twenty-six profit outlook. The airline's stock price stayed flat despite the news.
CEO insists demand remains strong
Despite cutting its profit forecast, Delta's CEO said the airline continues to see strong customer demand for its flights and services.
Analyst weighs the contradiction
CBS News business contributor Javier David joined to analyze why Delta would cut profit expectations while claiming demand remains robust.
Here's the gist
Delta Air Lines cut its 2026 profit forecast, but the airline's CEO said demand remains strong despite the downward revision.
