Delta Air Lines Reports Earnings

Published January 16, 2026

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) reported fourth quarter and full-year earnings on Tuesday, January 13. Despite posting increased revenue and earnings, the airline company’s shares fell 5% in premarket trading following the release of the report.

The company’s fourth quarter revenue reached $16.0 billion. This is up 3% from $15.56 billion in revenue during the prior year and higher than analysts’ estimates of $15.7 billion. For the full year, revenue came in at $63.36 billion, up 3% from $61.64 billion in the previous fiscal year.

“The Delta team delivered a strong close to our Centennial year, demonstrating the differentiation and durability we have built,” said Delta CEO, Ed Bastian. “We generated $5 billion of pre-tax profit with a double-digit operating margin and record free cash flow of $4.6 billion, all while navigating a challenging environment. These results would not be possible without the exceptional efforts of our people and I look forward to celebrating our team next month with $1.3 billion of well-earned profit sharing."

Delta reported net income of $1.22 billion or $1.86 per adjusted share. This was up from net income of $843 million or $1.29 per adjusted share in the same quarter last year. For the full year, the company reported net income of $5.0 billion, an improvement from net income of $3.46 billion reported last year.

Delta’s total passenger revenue reached $12.9 billion, a 1% increase from the prior year. Domestic travel revenue was relatively unchanged, coming in at $9.2 billion. International passenger revenue jumped 5% as Transatlantic and Pacific travel remains strong. The company’s fourth quarter earnings were also highlighted by premium ticket revenue growth of 9% year-over-year. The company issued its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance and expects adjusted earnings per share between $6.50 to $7.50.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) shares ended the week at $70.43, down 1% for the week.

JPMorgan Chase Releases Results

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) released its fourth quarter and full-year earnings on Tuesday, January 13. The financial company reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the quarter, but its stock fell approximately 3% after the release of the report.

Revenue came in at $46.77 billion during the fourth quarter, up 7% from revenue of $43.74 billion at this time last year. The results exceeded analysts’ expectations of $46.20 billion for the quarter. Full-year revenue totaled $185.6 billion, an increase from $180.6 billion in fiscal 2024.

“These results were the product of strong execution, years of investment, a favorable market backdrop and selective deployment of excess capital,” said JPMorgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon. “Looking ahead, we remain committed to investing our capital to drive future growth, and the Apple Card is one example of patient and thoughtful deployment of our excess capital into attractive opportunities. I want to reiterate how proud I am of our employees across the globe and how they work to support our customers and communities every single day."

The company reported net income of $13.03 billion for the quarter or $4.63 per adjusted share. This is down from $14.01 billion or $4.81 per adjusted share in the same quarter last year. For the full year, the company reported net income of $57.0 billion, a 2% decrease from net income of $58.5 billion in fiscal 2024.

JPMorgan’s Consumer & Community Banking segment generated revenue of $19.4 billion during the quarter, a 6% rise from $18.4 billion in the same quarter last year. The segment reported average deposits increased 1% year-over-year while client investment assets increased 17%. The company’s Commercial & Investment Bank segment garnered revenue of $19.4 billion, a 10% increase from $17.6 billion reported a year ago. Asset & Wealth Management revenue reached $6.5 billion for the quarter, a 13% increase from $738 million reported last year. During the quarter, JPMorgan established a $2.2 billion reserve towards its commitment to issuing the Apple credit card.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) shares ended the week at $312.47, down 3% for the week.

H.B. Fuller Announces Earnings Report

H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) announced its fourth quarter and full-year earnings on Wednesday, January 14. The manufacturer of industrial adhesives and other specialty chemical products reported sales that missed expectations for the quarter, causing its shares to dip by 1% after the release of the report.

The company’s net revenue for the fourth quarter totaled $894.8 million. This was down 3% from revenue of $923.3 million during the same quarter last year and below analysts’ estimates of $902.5 million. Full-year revenue returned at $3.5 billion, a 3% decrease from $3.6 billion in fiscal 2024.

“Our execution and agility in the quarter and throughout the year generated double-digit EPS growth and EBITDA at the top end of our full year guidance range amidst an unpredictable economic backdrop and challenging demand landscape,” said H.B. Fuller CEO, Celeste Mastin. “During this time, we helped our customers navigate this environment successfully—providing them with material optionality and flexibility while ensuring consistent quality and reliable availability wherever in the world they chose to make their products.”

H.B. Fuller reported net income of $29.7 million or $0.54 per adjusted share for the quarter. This is compared to a net loss of $7.4 million or $0.13 per adjusted share reported during the same quarter last year. For the full year, the company reported net income of $152.0 million or $2.75 per adjusted share. This was up from net income of $130.3 million or $2.30 per adjusted share in fiscal 2024.

The Minnesota-based company reported that net sales in the Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives segment increased by 1%, reaching $400.0 million for the quarter. The Engineering Adhesives segment reported sales increased 4% in the fourth quarter to $276.3 million. Sales in the Building Adhesives Solutions segment fell by 3% to $218.5 million. Fourth quarter adjusted gross margin increased 290 points, reaching 32.5% in the quarter. H.B. Fuller Company issued its full-year 2026 guidance and expects net revenue to be flat to up to 2% and earnings per diluted share in the range between $4.35 and $4.70.

H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) shares ended the week at $60.54, down 7% for the week.

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