If you'd invested in Delta Air Lines (DAL): performance and returns
Looking for Delta Air Lines's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Delta Air Lines have returned?
This calculator shows how much Delta Air Lines stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Delta Air Lines
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,548 | +55% |
| 3 years ago | $2,850 | +185% |
| 5 years ago | $2,329 | +133% |
| 10 years ago | $1,848 | +85% |
| since inception (2007) | $4,754 | +375% |
Return by year (Delta Air Lines)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +35% | $1,350 (+35%) |
| 2025 | +15% | $1,548 (+55%) |
| 2024 | +50% | $2,328 (+133%) |
| 2023 | +22% | $2,850 (+185%) |
| 2022 | -16% | $2,397 (+140%) |
| 2021 | -3% | $2,329 (+133%) |
| 2020 | -31% | $1,602 (+60%) |
| 2019 | +17% | $1,877 (+88%) |
| 2018 | -11% | $1,673 (+67%) |
| 2017 | +14% | $1,904 (+90%) |
| 2016 | -3% | $1,848 (+85%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does DAL return?
$1,000 invested in Delta Air Lines 10 years ago would be worth $1,848 today, i.e. +6%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was DAL's best/worst year?
Best year: 2024 (+50%). Worst year: 2020 (-31%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in DAL since inception be worth?
Since 2007, $1,000 would have become $4,754 (+375%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Delta Air Lines's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Delta Air Lines pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Delta Air Lines's average annual return (ROI)?
Delta Air Lines's return on investment is about +6%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.