Delta Air Lines DAL Return on invested capital

Return on invested capital at other companies

Southwest AirlinesLUV

8.1%+5.8pp

United Airlines HoldingsUAL

9.9%-1.4pp

Alaska Air GroupALK

-2.4%-7.0pp

SkyWestSKYW

9%+0.1pp

JetBlue AirwaysJBLU

-5.7%-19.3pp

ALG

Allegiant TravelALGT

3.6%+2.1pp

FAQ

What is Delta Air Lines's return on invested capital?

Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported return on invested capital of 13.5% in Q1 2026.

How has Delta Air Lines's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Delta Air Lines's return on invested capital decreased by 2.3% year-over-year, from 13.8% to 13.5%.

What is the long-term trend for Delta Air Lines's return on invested capital?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Delta Air Lines's return on invested capital has grown at a -20.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -41.8% to 13.2%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.