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Delta Air Lines Posts Q1 2026 EPS Beat as Oil Collapse Reshapes Airline Earnings Outlook

Delta Air Lines reported first-quarter 2026 earnings of $0.64 per share before the market open on April 8, beating the $0.61 consensus estimate by $0.03. Revenue of $14.2 billion came in essentially in line with expectations. The stock declined 1.74% to $65.62 on sell-the-news dynamics, but analysts and traders are focused on the forward guidance, as the same-day oil crash from $112 to $95.75 dramatically transforms Delta's Q2 2026 cost structure and earnings potential.

Boeing Under Fresh Pressure as 737 MAX Wiring Defect Stalls Q1 Deliveries; Shares Lag Broader Market Recovery

Boeing shares lagged the broader market Wednesday as the company continued to grapple with a 737 MAX delivery pause tied to scratched wiring caused by a machining error discovered during production inspections. The defect, disclosed on March 10, has halted all MAX deliveries since March 5 — ending what had been the strongest February delivery performance since 2018 — and raises renewed questions about manufacturing quality control just as Boeing's recovery appeared to be gaining momentum.