As DAL Surges 16% in a Month, SNCY’s Story Stands Out
Sun Country Airlines (SNCY) offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Delta Air Lines (DAL), suggesting you may be better off investing in SNCY
- SNCY’s quarterly revenue growth was 3.6%, vs. DAL’s -0.1%.
- In addition, its Last 12 Months revenue growth came in at 3.8%, ahead of DAL’s 3.0%.
- SNCY leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 10.3% and 3-year average of 10.7%.
DAL provides scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation domestically and internationally, operating through airline and refinery segments with core hubs in key U.S. cities. SNCY provides scheduled passenger, cargo, and charter air transportation services across the U.S., Latin America, and internationally with a fleet of 48 aircraft.
Valuation & Performance Overview
| DAL | SNCY | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 7.0 | 6.2 | SNCY |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | -0.1% | 3.6% | SNCY |
| Last 12 Months | 3.0% | 3.8% | SNCY |
| Last 3 Year Average | 14.7% | 12.1% | DAL |
| Operating Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 9.3% | 10.3% | SNCY |
| Last 3 Year Average | 9.5% | 10.7% | SNCY |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | 94.3% | -32.6% | DAL |
Note: For “Last 3 Year Return” metric, preferred stock is one with higher returns unless the returns are too high (>300%) which creates risk of sell off.
See more revenue details: DAL Revenue Comparison | SNCY Revenue Comparison
See more margin details: DAL Operating Income Comparison | SNCY Operating Income Comparison
But do these numbers tell the full story? Read Buy or Sell SNCY Stock to see if Sun Country Airlines’s edge holds up under the hood or if Delta Air Lines still has cards to play (see Buy or Sell DAL Stock).
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Historical Market Performance
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| DAL Return | -31% | -3% | -16% | 23% | 52% | 3% | 9% | ||
| SNCY Return | – | – | -42% | -1% | -7% | -10% | -54% | ||
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 11% | 100% | <=== | |
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| DAL Win Rate | 33% | 50% | 50% | 42% | 58% | 57% | 48% | ||
| SNCY Win Rate | – | 22% | 42% | 50% | 67% | 43% | 37% | ||
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 57% | 62% | <=== | |
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| DAL Max Drawdown | -67% | -17% | -28% | -6% | -8% | -41% | -28% | ||
| SNCY Max Drawdown | – | – | -50% | -21% | -41% | -44% | -26% | ||
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | -12% | <=== | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] 2025 data is for the year up to 8/28/2025 (YTD)
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
No matter how good the numbers, stock investment is never a smooth ride. There is a risk you must factor in. Read SNCY Dip Buyer Analyses and DAL Dip Buyer Analyses to see how these stocks have fallen and recovered in the past.