Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) reported revenue of $8.6 billion, down 18% year-over-year. The company posted GAAP loss of $0.84 per share vs. income of $1.09 per share in the first quarter of 2019.
Amid COVID19 impact, Delta has raised a capital of $5.4 billion in early March and suspended shareholder returns, including its stock repurchase program and future dividend payments.
Paul Jacobson, CFO said:
“With the significant impact of COVID-19 on Delta’s revenue, we were burning $100 million per day at the end of March. Through our decisive actions, we expect that cash burn to moderate to approximately $50 million per day by the end of the June quarter.”
Shares up 3.3% during the pre-market hours following the earnings announcement.
