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Key Highlights:
Revenue: Delta achieved record full-year revenue for 2024 and record revenue for the December quarter. Full-year adjusted operating revenue was $57.0 billion, a 4.3% increase over 2023. December quarter revenue was $14.4 billion.
Profitability: Delta delivered record December quarter operating profit and generated $5 billion of pre-tax income for the full year.
Cash Flow: The airline generated $8 billion in operating cash flow and $3.4 billion in free cash flow for 2024.
EPS: Full year earnings per share was $6.16 adjusted.
Profit Sharing: Delta is sharing its success with employees, paying out $1.4 billion in profit sharing next month. As CEO Ed Bastian stated, “Sharing Delta’s success is core to our culture, and I’m excited to recognize our people's outstanding efforts with $1.4 billion in profit sharing payments next month.”