DAL
Delta Air Lines Inc
Delta Air Lines Inc historical holders
total: 15
Berkshire Hathaway Delta Air Lines Inc transactions over time
- Total transactions:
- 11
- New positions:
- 2
- Sold out:
- 1
- Added:
- 6
- Reduced:
- 2
- Held since:
- 2026 Q1
- Held for:
- 1 quarter
- Latest activity:
- 2026 Q1
Warren Buffett has been an institutional investor in Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) since 2016 Q3. According to 2026 Q1 report, Warren Buffett holds 39,809,456 shares with a market value of roughly $2.65B representing 1.01% of their equity portfolio. The fund/company first acquired DAL in 2016 Q3, initially purchasing about 6.33M shares. Warren Buffett later completely sold out the position and reinvested in DAL again in 2026 Q1. Since the initial investment, Berkshire Hathaway has made 10 more transactions in this position.
Does Warren Buffett still hold DAL?
Yes, Warren Buffett continues to hold Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL). According to their 2026 Q1 report, they maintain a position of 39,809,456 shares valued at approximately $2.65B, representing 1.01% of their equity portfolio.
When did Warren Buffett first invest in DAL?
Warren Buffett first invested in Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) in 2016 Q3 at the reported quarter-end price of $39.36 per share, acquiring 6,333,923 shares in their initial purchase.
What is Warren Buffett's average cost basis for DAL?
Based on historical transaction data, Warren Buffett's estimated cost basis for Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) is approximately $66.48 per share. This represents their average reported price* across all buy transactions.
Has Warren Buffett reinvested in DAL after selling?
Yes, Warren Buffett has shown renewed interest in Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL). After completely selling their position, they reinitiated an investment in 2026 Q1, demonstrating continued conviction in this ticker.
Estimated cost basis*
- Weighted AVG buy price:
- $66.48
DAL transactions history by Berkshire Hathaway
11 results
| Period |
% of portfolio |
Shares held after* |
Reported price* |
Value* |
% (shares) of activity |
% change to portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2026 Q1
|
1.01%
|
39,809,456
|
$66.48
|
$2,646,532,635
|
new
|
+1.01%
|
|
2020 Q2
|
0.00%
|
$28.53
|
-100% (-71,886,963)
|
|||
|
2020 Q1
|
1.17%
|
$28.53
|
+1.38% (+976,507)
|
|||
|
2019 Q1
|
1.84%
|
$51.65
|
+8.20% (+5,375,456)
|
|||
|
2018 Q3
|
1.71%
|
$57.83
|
+2.94% (+1,869,160)
|
|||
|
2018 Q2
|
1.61%
|
$49.54
|
+18.78% (+10,066,483)
|
|||
|
2018 Q1
|
1.55%
|
$54.81
|
+0.92% (+488,962)
|
|||
|
2017 Q2
|
1.76%
|
$53.74
|
-3.48% (-1,915,600)
|
|||
|
2017 Q1
|
1.56%
|
$45.96
|
-8.33% (-5,000,000)
|
|||
|
2016 Q4
|
2.00%
|
$49.19
|
+847.69% (+53,692,072)
|
|||
|
2016 Q3
|
0.19%
|
$39.36
|
new
|
|||
* Shares, change to shares, sold shares, shares held after: split-adjusted.
* Reported price: this doesn't represent the actual buy or sell price. It is the split-adjusted price of the security as of the last day of the reported period.
If the security is completely sold out, we show the reported split-adjusted price prior to the actual period.
If the security is completely sold out, we show the reported split-adjusted price prior to the actual period.
* Estimated cost basis: based on "Reported price*" (not earlier than 2013 Q2). Calculation starts from the latest "new buy" activity to the latest "close out" activity (if any).
* Value or Price: If the security is completely sold out, we show the reported value (or price) prior to the actual period.
* New buy or own: this means there is no earlier reporting (for us or in general). So we can't know if the actual purchase of the security happened at the reported period or earlier.