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Delta posts record September-quarter revenue, guides December revenue up about 20%
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.
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Delta books record quarterly revenue and holds profit flat amid fuel costs
Delta 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.
Why it mattersDelta shows an airline holding profit steady through a high fuel-cost environment, and its guidance sets a reference point for travel-demand expectations.
UnitedHealth heads into October 13 report with EPS growth expected
UnitedHealth 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.
Why it mattersThe largest U.S. health insurer reports with expected earnings growth alongside lower revenue, and its valuation sits below the industry average.
Cryo-Cell lifts fiscal third-quarter net income on flat revenue
Cryo-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.
Why it mattersEarnings per share rose sharply on essentially unchanged sales, so investors in the small-cap should look at what drove margins.
Analysts expect Sysco's fiscal first-quarter EPS to edge up to $1.16
Sysco 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.
Why it mattersExpectations call for a roughly flat quarter, so guidance on growth and capital efficiency will matter more than the headline EPS.
Church & Dwight, HBT Financial and Astrana set third-quarter report dates
Three 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.
Why it mattersThe dates let investors in banking, consumer products and healthcare services plan around upcoming results.
Data behind the stories
UNH 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%.
What to watch
- UnitedHealth Group is scheduled to report earnings on October 13, 2026, with consensus EPS of $4.12. Yahoo Finance
- HBT Financial will release third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 26, 2026. finance.yahoo.com
- Church & Dwight webcasts its third-quarter earnings discussion on October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. finance.yahoo.com
Key takeaways
- Delta guided December-quarter revenue to grow approximately 20 percent and set full-year EPS of $5.10 to $5.60.
- UnitedHealth reports October 13; consensus EPS of $4.12 is 41.1% higher than a year ago, on revenue down 1.57%.
- Cryo-Cell's EPS rose to $0.16 from $0.09 even though revenue was $7.82 million versus $7.83 million.
FAQ
What did Delta Air Lines report for the September 2026 quarter?
Delta reported record September-quarter revenue and pre-tax profit of $1.5 billion, matching last year. Year-to-date free cash flow was $1.9 billion. It expects December-quarter revenue to grow approximately 20 percent.
When does UnitedHealth report earnings and what is expected?
UnitedHealth is slated to report on October 13, 2026. The Zacks consensus expects EPS of $4.12, up 41.1% year over year, and revenue of $111.38 billion, down 1.57%.
When will Church & Dwight discuss third-quarter results?
Church & Dwight will webcast its third-quarter 2026 earnings discussion on Friday, October 30, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. ET. A replay will also be available.
The wire
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- Church & Dwight to Webcast Discussion of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Results on October 30 finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-10 02:00
- HBT Financial, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 26, 2026 finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-09 21:00
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know Yahoo Finance · 2026-10-09 20:45
- Cryo-Cell Q3 Earnings: Net Income Rises to $1.27M stocktitan.net · 2026-10-09 20:30
- Astrana Health Sets Nov. 5 Q3 Earnings Release stocktitan.net · 2026-10-09 20:05
- What to Expect From Sysco’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-09 15:00 · +1 outlets
- Delta Air Lines Announces September Quarter 2026 Financial Results prnewswire.com · 2026-10-09 10:30
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Sources & citations
- Delta Air Lines Announces September Quarter 2026 Financial Results prnewswire.com · 2026-10-09
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know Yahoo Finance · 2026-10-09
- Cryo-Cell Q3 Earnings: Net Income Rises to $1.27M stocktitan.net · 2026-10-09
- What to Expect From Sysco’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-09
- Church & Dwight to Webcast Discussion of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Results on October 30 finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-10
- HBT Financial, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 26, 2026 finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-09
- Astrana Health Sets Nov. 5 Q3 Earnings Release stocktitan.net · 2026-10-09