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Delta Air Lines, Inc. reports that Warren E. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and National Indemnity Company have jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G stating beneficial ownership of 57,320,000 shares of Delta common stock, par value $0.0001, as of June 30, 2026.
For each reporting person, the filing lists 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power and 57,320,000 shares with shared voting and shared dispositive power, representing 8.7% of Delta’s outstanding common stock.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:57,320,000 sharesOwnership percentage:8.7%Par value per share:$0.0001+2 more
5 metrics
Shares beneficially owned57,320,000 sharesDelta Air Lines common stock beneficially owned by each reporting person
Ownership percentage8.7%Percentage of Delta Air Lines common stock class owned by reporting persons
Par value per share$0.0001Par value of Delta Air Lines common stock reported in the filing
Sole voting power0 sharesShares over which each reporting person has sole voting power
Shared voting power57,320,000 sharesShares over which each reporting person has shared voting power
"Amount beneficially owned: See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons."
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
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"Shared Voting Power 57,320,000.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
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"Shared Dispositive Power 57,320,000.00"
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"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)..."
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"Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security..."
A subsidiary is a company that is controlled or owned by a larger company, known as the parent company. Think of it like a branch or division of a bigger organization; it operates separately but is ultimately guided by the parent. For investors, understanding subsidiaries helps clarify how a larger company is structured and where its resources and risks are concentrated.
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How many Delta (DAL) shares do Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway report owning in this filing?
They report beneficial ownership of 57,320,000 shares of Delta common stock. The filing states this entire amount is subject to shared voting and shared dispositive power among the reporting persons.
What percentage of Delta (DAL) does Berkshire Hathaway’s group hold according to this Schedule 13G/A?
The reporting persons disclose ownership of 8.7% of Delta’s common stock. This percentage is tied to the 57,320,000 shares beneficially owned as reflected on the cover pages for each reporting person.
Who are the reporting persons in this Delta (DAL) Schedule 13G/A amendment?
The Schedule 13G/A lists Warren E. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and National Indemnity Company as reporting persons, providing Omaha, Nebraska business addresses and their respective citizenship or state of organization.
What kind of ownership powers are reported over Delta (DAL) shares in this document?
Each reporting person shows 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power and 57,320,000 shares with shared voting and shared dispositive power, indicating these rights are exercised jointly rather than individually.
What type of Delta (DAL) security is covered in this Schedule 13G/A filing?
The filing covers common stock of Delta Air Lines, Inc., with a par value of $0.0001 per share and CUSIP number 247361702, as specified in the title of class of securities section.
What is the relevant date referenced for the Delta (DAL) ownership reported here?
The document references June 30, 2026 in connection with the Schedule 13G/A. This date appears alongside the security information and typically marks the event requiring the ownership disclosure.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001
(Title of Class of Securities)
247361702
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
247361702
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Warren E. Buffett
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
57,320,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
57,320,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
57,320,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
247361702
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
57,320,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
57,320,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
57,320,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
247361702
1
Names of Reporting Persons
National Indemnity Company
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEBRASKA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
57,320,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
57,320,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
57,320,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl Airport, 1030 Delta Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia 30354
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Warren E. Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
National Indemnity Company
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
Warren E. Buffett
3555 Farnam Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68131
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
3555 Farnam Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68131
National Indemnity Company
1314 Douglas Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
(c)
Citizenship:
Warren E. Buffett (United States Citizen); Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (State of Delaware); National Indemnity Company (State of Nebraska).
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001
(e)
CUSIP No.:
247361702
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(b)
Percent of class:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit A.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
See Exhibit A.
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
