Company / Operating Cash Flow
Delta Air Lines Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$8.3B
FY2025
5-year range
-$3.8B / $8.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+4.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#10 of 357
Industrials
What the data says
Among 357 Industrials companies, Delta Air Lines is in the top 3% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -$3.8B in FY2022 to $8.3B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$8.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.5%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $6.5B to $8.3B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 3% in IndustrialsTop 3% of 357This company $8.3B Sector average $943.1M
▼
+784.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Delta Air Lines's operating cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +3.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 4.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #10 out of 357 companies in the Industrials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.14 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 24.6%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8.3B | +4.0% |
| FY2024 | $8.0B | +24.1% |
| FY2023 | $6.5B | +270.4% |
| FY2022 | -$3.8B | -145.0% |
| FY2021 | $8.4B | +20.1% |
| FY2020 | $7.0B | +39.6% |
| FY2019 | $5.0B | -30.4% |
| FY2018 | $7.2B | +43.6% |
| FY2017 | $5.0B | -30.4% |
| FY2016 | $7.2B | +60.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026