LUV

— Fundamental Stock Analysis and Report Card

Industrials : Airlines, Airports & Air Services

Located in Dallas, TX, US. Southwest Airlines Co. functions as a passenger airline, offering scheduled air travel services predominantly across the United States and to select neighboring international markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained a consistent fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircraft. Its extensive route network served 121 different locations, spanning 42 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, along with 10 international countries close by. These international destinations include Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. To enhance the passenger journey, Southwest provides in-flight entertainment and internet access on its Wi-Fi-enabled planes. The airline also runs the Rapid Rewards loyalty program, enabling members to accumulate points proportional to the money spent on Southwest's base fares. For customer convenience in travel planning, the company offers a range of digital tools, including its official websites and mobile applications, as well as SWABIZ, a dedicated online booking platform for business clients. Additional services available include EarlyBird Check-In, preferred boarding options, and transportation for pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was founded in 1967 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Dallas, Texas.

Growth

Revenue, earnings and profitability.

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Revenue History

Earnings History

Margins

Gross Margin TTM
16.46%
EBITDA Margin TTM
9.43%
Net Margin TTM
2.83%
Earnings Per Share TTM
1.64
Statements

Income & Cash Flow analysis.

An income statement shows what a company earned and spent over a period — revenue at the top, costs and expenses in between, and net income at the bottom. A cash flow statement tracks the actual cash moving in and out, across operations, investing, and financing. Read together, they show whether reported earnings are backed by real cash.

Southwest Airlines Co.
Select Period:
Q1 2026
Total ($)
Q1 2026
Margin (%)
Revenue
7.2b
+821.0m
+12.8%
Gross Income
728.0m
-139.0m
-16.0%
10%
-3.4pp
-25.5%
EBITDA
725.0m
+486.0m
+203.3%
10%
+6.3pp
+169.0%
Operating Income
330.0m
+553.0m
+248.0%
5%
+8.0pp
+231.2%
Net Income
227.0m
+376.0m
+252.3%
3%
+5.4pp
+235.1%
Earnings Per Share
0.45
+0.7
+273.1%
Operating Cash Flow
1.4b
+558.0m
+64.9%
20%
+6.2pp
+46.2%
Free Cash Flow
788.0m
+429.0m
+119.5%
11%
+5.3pp
+94.6%
Research & Development
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
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