Wall Street Analysts Think Delta (DAL) Is a Good Investment: Is It?

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The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Delta Air Lines (DAL) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.Delta currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.00, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 20 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.00 indicates Strong Buy.Of the 20 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 20 are Strong Buy, representing 100% of all recommendations.Brokerage Recommendation Trends for DALCheck price target & stock forecast for Delta here>>>The ABR suggests buying Delta, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations.In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near -term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks RankAlthough both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1-5, they are different measures altogether.Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide.On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks.There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.Is DAL Worth Investing In?In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Delta, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has declined 4.2% over the past month to $5.94.Analysts' growing pessimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates lower, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to plunge in the near term.The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Delta. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>Therefore, it could be wise to take the Buy-equivalent ABR for Delta with a grain of salt.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 228 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2023 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Delta Air Lines, Inc. 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30.09.2019Delta Air Lines OutperformBernstein Research
11.07.2019Delta Air Lines OutperformCowen and Company, LLC
10.07.2019Delta Air Lines In-lineImperial Capital
11.04.2019Delta Air Lines In-lineImperial Capital
03.04.2019Delta Air Lines In-lineImperial Capital
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30.09.2019Delta Air Lines OutperformBernstein Research
11.07.2019Delta Air Lines OutperformCowen and Company, LLC
02.04.2019Delta Air Lines OutperformCowen and Company, LLC
09.01.2019Delta Air Lines OutperformImperial Capital
14.12.2018Delta Air Lines OutperformCowen and Company, LLC
DatumRatingAnalyst
10.07.2019Delta Air Lines In-lineImperial Capital
11.04.2019Delta Air Lines In-lineImperial Capital
03.04.2019Delta Air Lines In-lineImperial Capital
03.07.2018Delta Air Lines HoldDeutsche Bank AG
11.07.2017Delta Air Lines In-lineImperial Capital
DatumRatingAnalyst
08.05.2007Delta Air Lines reduceUBS
04.05.2007Delta Air Lines underweightPrudential Financial
04.05.2007Delta Air Lines underweightPrudential Financial
16.09.2005Update Northwest Airlines Corp.: UnderweightJP Morgan
16.09.2005Delta Air Lines underweightPrudential Financial

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