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  "title": "Earnings News, Oct 10, 2026: Delta posts record September-quarter revenue, guides December revenue up about 20%",
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      "UnitedHealth reports October 13; consensus EPS of $4.12 is 41.1% higher than a year ago, on revenue down 1.57%.",
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  "analysis_md": "Delta Air Lines reported September-quarter pre-tax profit of $1.5 billion, matching last year, and set full-year EPS guidance of $5.10 to $5.60 despite a $6 billion rise in fuel costs.\n## Delta books record quarterly revenue and holds profit flat amid fuel costs\nDelta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) reported September-quarter results on October 9, 2026, citing record revenue for the period, broad demand strength and healthy yield growth. Pre-tax profit was $1.5 billion, matching last year, and year-to-date free cash flow reached $1.9 billion. For the full year, Delta expects pre-tax profit of roughly $4.5 billion after absorbing a $6 billion increase in fuel costs. It guided December-quarter revenue to grow approximately 20 percent and plans to pay down more than $2 billion of debt in 2026.\n**Why it matters:** Delta shows an airline holding profit steady through a high fuel-cost environment, and its guidance sets a reference point for travel-demand expectations.\nSources: [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delta-air-lines-announces-september-quarter-2026-financial-results-302903456.html)\n## UnitedHealth heads into October 13 report with EPS growth expected\nUnitedHealth Group (UNH) is scheduled to report earnings on October 13, 2026. The Zacks consensus calls for EPS of $4.12, a 41.1% rise from the year-earlier quarter, on revenue of $111.38 billion, down 1.57%. Full-year estimates stand at $19.85 per share and $446.78 billion in revenue. UNH carries a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and trades at a forward P/E of 18.69 against an industry average of 20.83. Shares had lost 4.46% over the prior month before rising on October 9.\n**Why it matters:** The largest U.S. health insurer reports with expected earnings growth alongside lower revenue, and its valuation sits below the industry average.\nSources: [Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/unitedhealth-group-unh-beats-stock-204507407.html)\n## Cryo-Cell lifts fiscal third-quarter net income on flat revenue\nCryo-Cell International (NYSE American: CCEL) reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended August 31, 2026. Consolidated revenue was $7.82 million, compared with $7.83 million a year earlier. Net income rose to $1.27 million, or $0.16 per basic and diluted share, from $749,000, or $0.09 per share, in the same quarter of fiscal 2025. The cord blood bank therefore improved profitability even though sales edged lower.\n**Why it matters:** Earnings per share rose sharply on essentially unchanged sales, so investors in the small-cap should look at what drove margins.\nSources: [stocktitan.net](https://www.stocktitan.net/news/CCEL/cord-blood-banking-leader-cryo-cell-reports-fiscal-third-quarter-8p5mtugjckfo.html)\n## Analysts expect Sysco's fiscal first-quarter EPS to edge up to $1.16\nSysco Corporation (SYY), valued at $37.8 billion, is due to report fiscal first-quarter results soon. Analysts expect diluted EPS of $1.16, against $1.15 in the same quarter last year. The company beat consensus in three of the past four quarters and missed once. Forecasts call for fiscal 2026 EPS of $5.10, up 10.6% from $4.61, and $5.39 for fiscal 2027, up 5.7%. Of 14 analysts covering the stock, six rate it Strong Buy, seven Hold and one Strong Sell. The average price target is $90.82.\n**Why it matters:** Expectations call for a roughly flat quarter, so guidance on growth and capital efficiency will matter more than the headline EPS.\nSources: [finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/expect-sysco-next-quarterly-earnings-124327121.html)\n## Church & Dwight, HBT Financial and Astrana set third-quarter report dates\nThree companies announced third-quarter 2026 reporting schedules on October 9. HBT Financial (NASDAQ: HBT) will release results before the market opens on October 26. Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD) will webcast its earnings discussion on October 30 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) will report after the close on November 5, with a conference call at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET. HBT listed total assets of $6.7 billion as of June 30, 2026.\n**Why it matters:** The dates let investors in banking, consumer products and healthcare services plan around upcoming results.\nSources: [finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/church-dwight-webcast-discussion-third-153500084.html), [finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/hbt-financial-inc-announce-third-213000380.html), [stocktitan.net](https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ASTH/astrana-health-inc-schedules-2026-third-quarter-financial-results-bhcr8uwi4km3.html)\n## Data behind the stories\n\nUNH closed at $379.3 on 2026-10-09, up 2.25% on the day and down 2.31% over roughly one month, ahead of its October 13 report. In financials, JPM closed at $332.99, up 0.47%, and GS at $895.32, up 1.44%; both remain lower over about a month, JPM down 5.82% and GS down 12.20%.\n\n- UNH: -2.31% (~1-month)\n- JPM: -5.82% (~1-month)\n- GS: -12.20% (~1-month)\n\n## What to watch\n\n- UnitedHealth Group is scheduled to report earnings on October 13, 2026, with consensus EPS of $4.12.\n- HBT Financial will release third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 26, 2026.\n- Church & Dwight webcasts its third-quarter earnings discussion on October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.\n\n## Key takeaways\n\n- Delta guided December-quarter revenue to grow approximately 20 percent and set full-year EPS of $5.10 to $5.60.\n- UnitedHealth reports October 13; consensus EPS of $4.12 is 41.1% higher than a year ago, on revenue down 1.57%.\n- Cryo-Cell's EPS rose to $0.16 from $0.09 even though revenue was $7.82 million versus $7.83 million.\n\n## FAQ\n\n**What did Delta Air Lines report for the September 2026 quarter?**\nDelta reported record September-quarter revenue and pre-tax profit of $1.5 billion, matching last year. 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