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The U.S. airline industry is gearing up for a blockbuster year in 2025, Morgan Stanley analysts say, predicting airline companies on the brink of what could be a &#8220;perfect storm of tailwinds that essentially propels the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines">industry to make money.&#8221;</a>
Equity analyst Ravi Shanker reiterated a bullish stance on the airlines industry in a Wednesday note. 
The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) has rallied 36% year-to-date, outperforming by about 9 percentage points the broader stock market as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>). 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Premium Carriers Poised For Another Stellar Year </h3>
&#8220;We expect demand to remain resilient with volume growth,&#8221; Shanker said. Legacy carriers like United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) are reaping the rewards of what analysts call "the premiumization trend,&#8221; he added.
According to Morgan Stanley, these carriers benefit not just from ticket sales but from steady ancillary revenue streams, including loyalty programs, credit cards, and brand partnerships.
In 2024, UAL's stock soared over 150%, leading Morgan Stanley to raise its price target from $88 to $130. However, the extraordinary run places a high bar for further gains. 
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) climbed to Morgan Stanley's top pick for 2025, with an upgraded price target of $90 on the back of "upsized synergy targets at their recent Investor Day."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Domestic Airlines Eye A Comeback</h3>
While premium carriers dominated in 2024, several domestic-focused airlines are staging a resurgence. Low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers, including JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), faced a tough year marked by operational challenges and restructuring efforts.
"The other big shift in 2024 was several domestic carriers fundamentally changing their business models to fly less, fly differently, bundle fares, and move upmarket," Morgan Stanley highlighted. 
As these carriers stabilize operations, easier year-over-year comparisons position them for a strong recovery. 
Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of JBLU at &#8216;Equalweight&#8217; with a 12-month price target of $8. 
&#8220;We like the elements of the JetForward plan but note that the turnaround is likely to be slower with more elements outside of management&#8217;s control than other Domestic peers,&#8221; Shanker wrote.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Industry Metrics Flash Green For 2025</h3>
Morgan Stanley expects 2025 to mark the first sustained period where revenue per available seat mile (RASM) exceeds cost per available seat mile (CASM). 
This dynamic is expected to boost margins across the board, a stark reversal from earlier pandemic years. 
Analysts project mid-single-digit (MSD) volume growth for the industry, supported by constrained capacity growth at low-single-digit (LSD) levels​.
Fueling optimism is a favorable jet fuel environment. Prices are forecast to hover in the low $2 per gallon range through 2026, providing airlines with critical cost stability. "
This is the sweet spot of the industry where pricing can drop through to the bottom line while offering an added incentive for capacity to remain rational," Morgan Stanley wrote in the note​.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Sentiment: Opportunities And Risks</h3>
Despite 2024's strong performance, airline valuations remain compelling. Analysts note that stocks like ALK, AAL, and DAL trade below historical earnings multiples, offering attractive upside potential. 
Yet, risks loom, including macroeconomic headwinds and the possibility of a slowdown in consumer spending in the second half of 2025.
Morgan Stanley also flagged the return of institutional investors as a positive catalyst. "The potential return of large, sticky capital bases for the first time in 10 years could set another leg or three in the stocks' run in 2025," Shanker said​.
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US Airlines Set To Fly High In 2025, Analyst Says: 'Perfect Storm Of Tailwinds' Will Propel Industry Gains

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Delta is once again accepting flight attendant applications for its upcoming 2025 hiring classes, with openings for English-speaking and bilingual roles.&nbsp;
"2025 will be an exciting year," said Rachel McCarthy, VP – IFS ATL Operations, CX, Hiring and Learning. "Not only will Delta celebrate 100 years as a brand, but we will also fly our most robust travel schedule ever. We're excited to hire even more flight attendants to meet this demand and bring our premium experience to life for every customer."&nbsp;
Delta is also seeking bilingual, also known as language of destination (LOD), applicants who have fluency in English and one of the following languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, Greek, German, Italian, Korean, and Swedish. Please note that there is one requisition for all candidates — during the application, candidates will indicate other languages they speak and their interest in pursuing the LOD flight attendant role.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you have a passion for hospitality, travel and creating memorable moments, this is the opportunity for you. Note that candidates who previously applied but were not selected to advance must wait 90 days from the time of receiving the previous disqualification email and for a new job number to be posted to reapply.&nbsp;
<h4>WHAT'S REQUIRED TO BE A DELTA FLIGHT ATTENDANT?&nbsp;</h4>
Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED or high school equivalency, the ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, speak, read and write English fluently, and be at least 21 years of age at the time of application submission.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Delta's global operation operates approximately 5,000 flights daily at all hours to destinations around the world; therefore, flight attendants must be flexible and willing to fly both international and domestic routes. With a global network spanning over 300 destinations, Delta is also seeking bilingual (also known as language of destination) applicants who have fluency in English and one of the following languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, Greek, German, Italian, Korean and Swedish.&nbsp;
The top priority for every Delta flight attendant is to ensure the safety and comfort of all customers while providing exceptional service. Visit <a href="https://www.delta.com/us/en/careers/flight-attendant-careers">delta.com/flightattendant</a> for an overview of the flight attendant role, application steps and answers to some frequently asked questions.&nbsp;

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Jim Cramer sees potential for continued strength in airline stocks, provided carriers maintain discipline in flight capacity management. His analysis comes on Monday as major carriers have seen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42365072/why-archer-aviation-stock-is-gaining-today">significant stock appreciation in recent months</a>.
What Happened: Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), and American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) have all rebounded strongly from their recent lows, benefiting from multiple tailwinds. 
Cramer <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/09/airline-stocks-could-keep-running-if-capacity-control-jim-cramer-says.html">highlighted</a> that the sector&#8217;s recovery is supported by both macroeconomic factors and industry-specific developments on CNBC.
&#8220;The strength can continue for however long the capacity discipline does,&#8221; Cramer stated on his Monday show. &#8220;For now, these companies are all saying the right things.&#8221;
The airline sector is experiencing structural shifts that could mark a departure from traditional boom-bust cycles. Cramer pointed to reduced competition from budget carriers like Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), which have scaled back expansion plans. 
Additionally, manufacturing delays at The Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) have created a natural cap on industry capacity.
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Why It Matters: A resurgence in business travel post-pandemic and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts have further bolstered the sector&#8217;s outlook. However, Cramer maintained his characteristic caution, noting that airlines historically perform better as trading vehicles rather than long-term investments.
Major aviation exchange-traded funds, including U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCAD#NYSE">GCAD</a>), and iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>), have risen by over 30% in the past year, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
&#8220;My gut tells me maybe to ring the register before the music stops,&#8221; Cramer advised while acknowledging the possibility of a structural shift in the industry&#8217;s dynamics.
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In a shocking security breach, a woman was recently able to board a transatlantic Delta Air Lines flight without a ticket or passport, court documents reveal.
What Happened: Svetlana Dali has been charged with being a stowaway on an aircraft, a crime that could lead to a five-year prison sentence if she is found guilty.
The incident took place on November 26, when Dali allegedly bypassed security&nbsp;at John F. Kennedy International&nbsp;Airport&#8217;s Terminal 4 via a special lane designated for airline staff.
Despite being initially denied entry due to the absence of a boarding pass, Dali made another attempt just five minutes later and succeeded. 
As per report <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/delta-stowaway-evaded-security-no-boarding-pass-passport-flight-paris-2024-12">by</a> Business Insider, she managed to board Delta Air Lines Flight DL264 without showing a boarding pass. Her presence was only detected before the aircraft landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris.
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Upon arrival, Dali was apprehended by French authorities. During an interview with an FBI agent, she confessed that she deliberately evaded TSA and Delta staff. Michael Schneider, Dali&#8217;s attorney, compared the charge to &#8220;theft of services or jumping a turnstile.&#8221;
In response to the incident, Delta expressed gratitude to&nbsp;French and US authorities for&nbsp;their support and assured that the incident was due to a &#8220;deviation from standard procedures,&#8221; and not a defect in their security infrastructure.
Why It Matters: This incident raises serious concerns about airport security measures and procedures. Despite the stringent security protocols in place, Dali&#8217;s successful evasion highlights potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited by individuals with malicious intent. 
This breach could prompt a review and possible overhaul of security procedures at airports, particularly at Delta Air Lines. 
Furthermore, the incident could potentially impact Delta&#8217;s reputation and customer trust, which are critical for any airline&#8217;s success.
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Wall Street experienced subdued trading on Thursday morning, with major indices remaining near the flatline as investors awaited further confirmation of potential interest rate cuts from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42346164/november-jobs-report-preview-will-it-seal-the-deal-for-a-fed-interest-rate-cut">upcoming November jobs report.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 edged up by 0.1%, extending their record-high levels, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3%. Small-cap stocks underperformed, with the Russell 2000 declining 0.8%.
Airline stocks emerged as a standout industry, buoyed by American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), which surged by a staggering 16% after the company raised its quarterly growth forecast on robust travel demand. 
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) gained 5%, while Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) climbed 4.3%. The broader sector, tracked by the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), advanced 4%, reaching levels unseen since June 2021.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) added more than 3%, touching highs last seen in March 2022 after Bank of America raised its 12-month price target on the stock from $350 to $400, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42344440/teslas-path-to-400-bank-of-america-highlights-ev-ai-growth">citing improving growth prospects.</a>
The U.S. dollar softened by 0.4%, while Treasury yields held steady, with little movement across the curve.
Gold dropped 0.9%, while copper and silver retreated 0.4% and 0.7%, respectively, reflecting broader weakness in metals.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was up 2.4% to trade around $101,000. The leading cryptocurrency briefly touched $103,650 by 10:00 a.m. ET before retreating slightly amid high volatility.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,090.78</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,497.32</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,829.20</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,407.36</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:45 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.1% up to $608.06.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.3% to $449.43.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.1% up to $523.76.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.8% to $239.12.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, rising 1%; the&nbsp;Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 1.5%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) fell over 11% in reaction to the company&#8217;s latest earnings report. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included SentinelOne Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>), down 10.3%, PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>), down 0.7%, Five Below Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), up 12%, Kroeger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>), up 1.3%, and Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), down 3%. </li>
<li>Companies slated to report their earnings after the close are DocuSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>), Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>), Samsara Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOT#NYSE">IOT</a>), and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>). </li>
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Shares of airline companies are trading higher amid possibly in sympathy with American Airlines after the company issued Q4 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
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<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$1.0 million</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
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<td>BE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>369</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
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<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>694</td>
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<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$172.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>400</td>
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<td>SYM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>401</td>
<td>268</td>
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<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$167.50</td>
<td>$127.5K</td>
<td>67</td>
<td>153</td>
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<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>108</td>
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<td>TT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>20</td>
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<td>AXON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>127</td>
<td>2</td>
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These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 8585 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.0 million, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 1169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10031 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 43 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $26.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 369 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1676 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 197 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 253 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 265 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $172.3K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 1471 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 162 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $1020.0 per contract. There were 401 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 268 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $167.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $127.5K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 67 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 153 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 771 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $1280.0 per contract. There were 1747 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 197 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.2K, with a price of $4320.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 15 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $28852.0 per contract. There were 127 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Options

AXON

RKLB

UBER

9 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JOBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$156.7K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$232.5K</td>
<td>894</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TRU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$29.1K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$138.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>429</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>63</td>
<td>294</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$43.7K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td>271</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LDOS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$166.0K</td>
<td>221</td>
<td>202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>194</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 2770 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1705 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 135 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1650 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $156.7K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 10734 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1675 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $29.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $232.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 894 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1510 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TRU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRU#NYSE">TRU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.1K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 6223 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 800 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NNE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 135 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 421 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $138.9K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 1410 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 429 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 264 contract(s) at a $62.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $143.0 per contract. There were 63 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 294 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 2023 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 275 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKLA#NASDAQ">NKLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 152 contract(s) at a $4.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.7K, with a price of $288.0 per contract. There were 91 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 271 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LDOS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 80 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $166.0K, with a price of $830.0 per contract. There were 221 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 409 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 71 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.9K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 3013 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 194 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

LDOS

NKLA

10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DAL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for Delta Air Lines.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 57% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $221,586, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $512,359.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $45.0 to $70.0 for Delta Air Lines during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Delta Air Lines's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Delta Air Lines's significant trades, within a strike price range of $45.0 to $70.0, over the past month.
<h3>Delta Air Lines Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733157920_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>445</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$79.7K</td>
<td>458</td>
<td align="right">237</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$73.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$67.2K</td>
<td>35.9K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$66.8K</td>
<td>547</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Delta Air Lines</h3>
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
<h3>Current Position of Delta Air Lines</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,410,158, the price of DAL is down -0.11% at $63.75. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 39 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Delta Air Lines</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $78.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for Delta Air Lines, targeting a price of $72. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Goldman Sachs lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $83. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Delta Air Lines with a target price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $88. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Delta Air Lines, targeting a price of $76. 
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Delta Air Lines's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DAL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Delta Air Lines.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 46% bullish and 38%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $94,621, and 11 are calls, for a total amount of $1,558,545.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $45.0 to $85.0 for Delta Air Lines over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Delta Air Lines's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Delta Air Lines's whale trades within a strike price range from $45.0 to $85.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Delta Air Lines Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732902344_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.55</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$348.2K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$338.2K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$16.9</td>
<td>$16.9</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$336.3K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$156.0K</td>
<td>730</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$138.0K</td>
<td>64</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Delta Air Lines</h3>
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Delta Air Lines, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Delta Air Lines</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,470,817, the price of DAL is up by 0.44%, reaching $63.9.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 42 days from now.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Delta Air Lines</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $80.2.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Delta Air Lines, targeting a price of $76. 
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from UBS downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $88. 
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Delta Air Lines's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) short percent of float has risen 15.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 35.19 million shares sold short, which is 6.16% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.21 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Delta Air Lines Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732732216_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Delta Air Lines has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Delta Air Lines's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Delta Air Lines's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.02%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Delta Air Lines?

Shares of CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) closed at $364.3 apiece on Tuesday and fell by more than 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday.
Technical analysis pointed towards a bullish trend after the Texas-based cybersecurity technology company reported its third-quarter earnings.
What Happened: Despite the fallout from a faulty software update in July, the company reported its highest-ever revenue in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42202105/crowdstrike-beats-q3-earnings-revenue-estimates-cybersecurity-company-highlights-incredible-success-retaining-customers-following-it-outage">third quarter</a>, surpassing the $1 billion mark, beating the consensus estimate of $982.36 million, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">curated by Benzinga</a>.
Technical Analysis: From a technical perspective, the analysis of daily moving averages shows support for the CrowdStrike stock.
Despite falling over 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday, at $344 a piece, CrowdStrike&#8217;s stock is above its 20, 50, and 200-day simple moving averages, suggesting a largely bullish trend.
On the other hand, investors can also benefit from some potential selling opportunities &#8211; the relative strength index of 68.19 suggests CrowdStrike stock is near the &#8220;overbought&#8221; territory.
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Why It Matters: Even though the third-quarter non-GAAP earnings beat estimates, according to the GAAP measures in the company&#8217;s press release, it reported a net loss of $16.8 million, as compared to an income of $26.7 million in the third quarter of the previous fiscal.
Additionally, the third-quarter GAAP loss from operations was reported at $55.7 million, compared to income of $3.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024.
The July disruption resulted in flight cancellations globally and impacted sectors such as banking, healthcare, and hospitality. Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41562639/delta-air-lines-sues-crowdstrike-for-500m-over-july-outage-that-disrupted-flights-affecting-1-3m-cus">sued the company last month</a>, estimating that the outage cost it $500 million.
To this, the chief financial officer Burt W. Podbere, said, &#8220;We expect Q4 free cash flow to reflect a significantly more pronounced July 19 impact in comparison to Q3.&#8221;
Analyst Views: According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRWD/analyst-ratings">Benzinga Pro data</a>, CrowdStrike has a consensus price target of $338.11 apiece based on the ratings of 42 analysts.
The high is $440 per share issued by Keybanc on July 2 and the low is $265 apiece issued by Scotiabank on Aug. 14.
The average price target of $393.33 between Evercore ISI Group, Rosenblatt, and Keybanc, implies a 14.67% upside for CrowdStrike.
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CrowdStrike Stock's Technical Analysis Shows Bullish Trend As It Navigates July Fallout To Deliver Record Q3 Revenue: Here's More

AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving 2024 with an estimated 79.9 million travelers, up 2% from the previous record set last year. Here's what to know Tuesday before hitting the road later this week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/24/11/42170721/thanksgiving-dinner-gobbles-up-19-more-cash-this-year-many-holiday-hosts-already-regret-their-decision">for the holiday. </a>
What To Know: AAA attributes the staggering number of travelers to economic growth, declining inflation and strong income gains, which it sees boosting consumer spending by 4.6% compared to last Thanksgiving.&nbsp;
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"We expect to see record travel numbers across the board," said Debbie Haas, vice president of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. 
"With more people taking to the roads, skies, rails and sea; travelers should expect congested roads and longer lines at transportation terminals," Haas added. 
On The Road: AAA <a href="https://newsroom.acg.aaa.com/aaa-record-number-of-travelers-expected-to-travel-for-thanksgiving/#">projects more than</a> 71 million travelers will take a road trip over Thanksgiving which would beat the previous record set in 2019 by 1.1 million travelers.&nbsp;
Drivers fueling up at Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) or Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) gas stations can expect significantly lower prices than last year with gas hovering near $3 per gallon. The national average is $3.01 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. 
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"As Americans prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving, we're seeing the lowest national average price of gasoline since 2021, with a far better economic picture than when gas prices were last this low," GasBuddy said in its <a href="https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/2-cents-shy-of-2-99-national-average-declines-for-6th-straight-week">weekly report</a>.&nbsp;
For travelers looking to rent a car at their destination, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>) says Atlanta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Oahu, Orlando and Phoenix are the cities with the highest rental demand for the Thanksgiving holiday. The busiest car pick-up day is expected to be the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and the busiest rental return days will be the Monday and Tuesday after the holiday.
In The Air: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said that it is "prepared for the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record." The TSA expects to screen 18.3 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2, representing a volume increase of approximately 6% over the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday.
"As we approach Thanksgiving, TSA is ready to accommodate record passenger volumes," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske.
&nbsp;"The 10 busiest travel days in TSA's history have all occurred in 2024, and we anticipate that trend to continue," Pekoske added.&nbsp;
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) said <a href="https://news.delta.com/numbers-thanksgiving-holiday-travel-delta">it is expecting</a> 6.5 million customers this Thanksgiving holiday travel period, up 5% from one year ago, and reminds travelers to arrive early and anticipate larger crowds at security checkpoints and in the airport terminals. 
Eyes On The Skies: Americans are preparing for what could be the busiest travel week on record, but weather conditions may not cooperate in some parts of the country.  According to an AP <a href="https://apnews.com/article/thanksgiving-holiday-travel-airports-roads-38cfcfe5f9d7b19fdc9d843827ed21f9">report</a>, an Arctic blast is taking aim at the Midwest and a nor'easter will move up the East Coast bringing cold and wet conditions that could disrupt travel over the holiday weekend. 
"The system doesn't look like a powerhouse right now," Hayden Frank, a meteorologist with the weather service in Massachusetts, said Sunday. "Basically, this is going to bring rain to the I-95 corridor so travelers should prepare for wet weather. Unless the system trends a lot colder, it looks like rain."
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Thanksgiving Travel Preview: AAA Expects Record Numbers, TSA Braces For Busiest Day Ever, Arctic Weather Blast

A scathing Senate report released on Tuesday has criticized major U.S. airlines for profiting billions from seat selection fees, raising questions about transparency <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines">and consumer fairness. </a>
The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations revealed that from 2018 to 2023, carriers like American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), and United Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) generated $12.4 billion in fees for seat upgrades and preferred placements, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/26/senate-report-slams-airlines-for-raking-in-billions-in-seat-fees.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CNBC</a> reports.
As travelers face rising costs for options like extra legroom or aisle seats, the report highlighted how these fees, initially marketed as optional, have become a significant revenue stream. CNBC reports that United alone earned $1.3 billion from seating fees last year—outpacing its checked bag-fee revenue for the first time.
Budget carriers like Spirit Airlines (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVEQ#OTC">SAVEQ</a>) and Frontier Airlines also came under fire. They incentivize gate agents to enforce bag size policies, sometimes at the expense of passenger experience.
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Airlines for America, the industry's trade group, defended the fees, stating the competitive landscape allows passengers to pay for what they value. However, consumer advocates argue these practices burden travelers while masking true ticket costs, according to CNBC.
Budget airlines have faced additional scrutiny. Spirit Airlines awarded its CEO a $3.8 million retention bonus just days before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This financial maneuver came as the company sought to restructure debt while continuing operations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/11/42127269/spirit-airlines-ceo-gets-3-8-million-bonus-1-week-before-company-files-bankruptcy">under bankruptcy protection.</a>
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), chair of the subcommittee, announced that airline executives will testify at a Dec. 4 hearing titled "The Sky's the Limit—New Revelations About Airline Fees."
The Biden administration passed various <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/biden-harris-administration-announces-final-rule-requiring-automatic-refunds-airline">protections</a> for airline consumers (i.e., automatic refunds after canceled flights).
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Delta Air Lines Says 540,000 Daily Customers On Average Expected To Fly To & From Their Thanksgiving Destination Between Nov 22 & Dec. 3

Citigroup analyst Stephen Trent maintains Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $65 to $76.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Delta Air Lines, Raises Price Target to $76

UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz assumes Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $88.

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Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>): Reader interest in Delta comes after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42087211/delta-charts-its-path-to-high-margins-and-shareholder-gains-at-2024-investor-day">hosted an investor day</a> in New York. Among the items shared at the investor day were goals of mid-teen operating margins, 10% average annual EPS growth and $3 billion to $5 billion in annual free cash flow over the next three to five years. 
Delta could also be seeing interest with the new White House administration being ushered in. Delta CEO Ed Bastian <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42106369/delta-chief-says-trump-could-be-a-breath-of-fresh-air-for-aviation-industry">recently said</a> President-elect Donald Trump could provide a "breath of fresh air" for the airline sector after years of "overreach." The Biden administration passed various regulations that protected airline consumers, including automatic refunds after canceled flights and a requirement for airlines to disclose all additional fees and taxes upfront.
Delta also announced it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42095549/delta-will-serve-shake-shack-burgers-as-airline-continues-catering-to-first-class">will start serving</a> Shake Shack burgers to first-class passengers on some flights.
The carrier&#8217;s shares were down over the past week, but remain up over 50% year-to-date. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent112224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart</a> below shows the five-day performance.
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Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>): Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has increased its bet on the apparel company. After <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40381979/nike-stock-sprints-higher-after-the-bell-as-bill-ackmans-pershing-square-reveals-new-stake">taking a 3 million</a> share stake in the second quarter, a new filing revealed that Ackman added 13 million shares in the third quarter. His firm now owns <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2024/11/19/nike-bill-ackman-investor-shares-purchased.html">around </a>1.3% of the company. Nike shares trade near 52-week lows after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41129610/nike-q1-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-teams-energized-amid-ceo-transition-a-comeback-at-this-scale">first-quarter financial results</a> saw revenue miss analyst estimates and analysts weigh how quickly a new CEO can help turnaround the company.
"A comeback at this scale takes time, but we see early wins – from momentum in key sports to accelerating our pace of newness and innovation," Nike CFO Matthew Friend said after the Q1 results. "Our teams are energized as Elliott Hill returns to lead Nike's next stage of growth."
Investors could also be closely watching Nike stock to see how <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/11/41796941/trump-2-0-a-sneaker-heads-nightmare-your-next-pair-of-nikes-or-vans-could-cost-a-pretty-penny-heres">big of an impact </a>Trump's promise to increase tariffs on other countries could hurt the company.
Nike shares were up slightly on the week and remain down over 27% year-to-date in 2024.
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Autodesk Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>): The software company is seeing strong interest from Benzinga readers ahead of third-quarter financial results scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 26. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $1.56 billion, up from $1.41 billion in last year's third quarter. Analysts also expect quarterly earnings per share of $2.12, up from $2.07 in last year's third quarter. 
Autodesk has beaten analyst estimates for revenue and earnings per share both in five straight quarters. Over the last 10 quarters, Autodesk has beaten analyst estimates for revenue eight times and earnings per share eight times. The company said that it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40639874/autodesk-stock-jumps-5-on-q2-earnings-the-details">was focusing on </a>disciplined execution and seeing GAAP margins among the best in the sector.
Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost said these factors &#8220;will deliver sustainable shareholder value over many years.&#8221;
Some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADSK/analyst-ratings">recent analyst ratings </a>and price targets are listed below:
<ul>
<li>Wells Fargo: Maintained Overweight rating, raised price target from $340 to $350</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley: Maintained Overweight rating, raised price target from $320 to $375</li>
<li>KeyBanc: Maintained Overweight rating, raised price target from $325 to $330</li>
<li>Scotiabank: Initiated with Sector Outperform rating, $360 price target</li>
<li>Baird: Maintained Outperform rating, raised price target from $305 to $330</li>
<li>Stifel: Maintained Buy rating, raised price target from $320 to $340</li>
<li>Barclays: Maintained Overweight rating, raised price target from $310 to $355</li>
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Autodesk shares were up 6% over the last five days and are up around 35% year-to-date in 2024.
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Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>): The cryptocurrency company is seeing strong interest as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continues to smash through new all-time highs and near the $100,000 level. 
The rising valuation of other cryptocurrencies could also help offset concerns from Coinbase's recently reported third quarter, which saw revenue and earnings per share miss Street estimates. Trading volume and transaction revenue were down 18% and 27% quarter-over-quarter respectively in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41637702/coinbase-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-miss-eps-miss-transaction-revenue-falls-from-q2">the third quarter</a>. 
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42131449/with-gary-gensler-preparing-to-quit-in-2025-secs-crypto-cases-likely-to-quietly-go-away-amid-trumps-pro-bitcoin-stance-says-pantera-capitals-katrina-paglia">pro-crypto</a> stance of the incoming Trump administration also boosted interest in cryptocurrency-related companies like Coinbase.
Coinbase stock was up on the week, but trailed the 9.5% gains of Bitcoin. Coinbase stock is up 93.5% year-to-date in 2024, also trailing the year-to-date 122.5% gains for Bitcoin.
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Blackstone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>): The world's largest alternative asset manager <a href="https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/jersey-mikes-to-partner-with-blackstone-to-accelerate-leading-franchisors-continued-growth/">announced </a>plans to acquire a majority stake in Jersey Mike's, a fast-casual restaurant brand. 
While Blackstone won't IPO Jersey Mike's anytime soon. Still, it could benefit from the likelihood that more big IPOs are expected in 2025. 
Reuters reports that medical supply firm Medline, which is partially owned by Blackstone, seeks a $5-billion IPO.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Catherine O&#8217;Brien expressed views on Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) Investor Day in New York yesterday.
Delta&#8217;s three-to-five-year financial framework targets mid-teens operating margins, 10% average annual EPS growth, and<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42087211/delta-charts-its-path-to-high-margins-and-shareholder-gains-at-2024-investor-day" rel="noreferrer noopener"> $3 billion-$5 billion in annual free cash flow</a>.
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The analyst also notes that the airline&#8217;s premium products drive the highest margins, with stable demand evidenced by an 85% repurchase rate.
O&#8217;Brien writes that Delta&#8217;s solid balance sheet includes new targets of 1.0x gross leverage and $40 billion in unencumbered assets, which will provide financial durability through market cycles.
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