Consumer companies rose, but not by as much as the broad market, after earnings from one major airline.

Delta Air Lines topped estimates for Q2 results Friday, driven by strong demand. Higher airfares will remain, but fuel expenses should be manageable.

Delta Air Lines beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, affirms full-year guidance, but shares slip on record fuel costs.

By Tomi Kilgore and Claudia Assis

Consumer companies rose, but not by as much as the broad market, after earnings from one major airline.

Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) beat earnings expectations for Q2 with $1.56 per share and $19.757 billion in sales. CEO affirms 20% growth in 2021. Analysts raise price targets.