--- title: "Delta Air Lines Stock Is Pulling Back Today: What's Happening?" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286807776.md" description: "Delta Air Lines (DAL) shares fell 0.80% to $69.67 as Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $2.6 billion investment in the airline, marking a significant return to the sector. Despite the pullback, technical indicators suggest a bullish trend, with the stock trading above key moving averages. The 12-month performance shows a 37.98% increase, nearing a 52-week high of $76.39. Key resistance is at $74.50, while $66 serves as a critical support level." datetime: "2026-05-18T18:29:00.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286807776.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286807776.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286807776.md) --- # Delta Air Lines Stock Is Pulling Back Today: What's Happening? **Delta Air Lines Inc ( DAL )** shares are retreating Monday. Berkshire Hathaway revealed a major new position in the airline. Here’s what you need to know. - Delta Air Lines ( DAL ) stock is facing resistance. What’s ahead for DAL stock? ## Berkshire Takes A Large New Stake Delta is pulling back after today’s highs. Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a sizeable new investment in the carrier in its latest quarterly filing, CNBC reported. The conglomerate purchased $39.8 million Delta shares worth $2.6 billion at the end of March, making it one of Berkshire's largest positions. The buying activity marks Berkshire's return to the airline sector under new CEO **Greg Abel**. ## A Notable Shift From Berkshire's Previous Airline Exit The new stake stands out because Berkshire fully exited its U.S. airline holdings six years ago, when Warren Buffett sold more than $4 billion worth of positions in United, American, Southwest and Delta. Buffett said at the time that the pandemic had permanently changed travel demand. ## Delta Air Lines’ Trend Is Doing The Heavy Lifting Technically, Delta is still wearing the bullish uniform. The stock is trading about 0.9% above its 20-day SMA at $69.96 and roughly 10% above its 200-day SMA at $64.21, keeping the longer-term trend pointed up. The 20-day SMA sitting above the 50-day SMA adds to the constructive posture, and the golden cross from September 2025 remains the kind of longer-term tailwind trend traders don't like to fight. Momentum isn't overheated, either. RSI at 52.54 is basically the market shrugging: not stretched, not washed out, just coiled. Zoom out further and the narrative stays friendly — 37.98% over the last 12 months, and still within striking distance of the 52-week high at $76.39. That's why the nearby levels matter: $74.50 is the ceiling where rallies can stall, while $66 is the floor bulls want to keep unbroken if the broader market's softness spreads. ## DAL Shares Are Falling **DAL Price Action:** Delta Air Lines ( DAL ) shares were down 0.80% at $69.67 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro. **Read Also: Nasdaq 100 Drops Over 1%, Oil Tops $106 On Iran Impasse: Stock Market Today** _Image: Shutterstock_ ### Related Stocks - [DAL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DAL.US.md) - [JETS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/JETS.US.md) - [BRK.A.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BRK.A.US.md) - [BRK.B.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BRK.B.US.md) - [UAL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/UAL.US.md) - [AAL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AAL.US.md) - [LUV.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LUV.US.md) - [.NDX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.NDX.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [$1000 Invested In Delta Air Lines 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286798842.md) - [Delta Air Lines to Present at the TD Cowen Future of the Consumer Conference | DAL Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286279379.md) - [Key facts: BRK ~$3B Delta stake; +2%; 11wks demand; CEO backs Kuiper](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286869993.md) - [Berkshire Hathaway rekindles its tortured love affair with airlines](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286945468.md) - [Delta CEO Ed Bastian Says Airline Will Prioritize Global Expansion Over Domestic Tie-Ups Despite Trump's Merger-Friendly Policies](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286880399.md)