Southwest Airlines Stock News

DALLAS, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company") today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its senior notes, consisting of $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.750% Notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes") and $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.000% Notes due 2031 (the "20...

US airlines favor higher fares over fuller planes as fuel costs squeeze profits

Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) reported record third-quarter revenue of $8.4 billion as stronger fares lifted income despite an $821 million increase in fuel costs. Operating revenue rose 21% year on year for the three months to September 30, while the operating margin increased to 4.5% from 0.5% a year earlier.

The Dallas-based carrier now expects adjusted earnings per share to be $2.60 to $2.85 this year as fuel costs continue to weigh on airlines' margins.

Southwest Airlines became the third major U.S. airline this month to cut its 2026 profit forecast due to higher fuel prices.

Southwest Airlines posted better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted earnings on ​Wednesday, driven by higher fares and additional fees, but forecast ‌fourth-quarter profit below expectations.

Record third quarter operating revenue and all-time record unit revenues Expanded margins year-over-year despite significant fuel headwind Announced Southwest Icon Lounge™ network Will host a Capital Markets Day in New York City on March 2, 2027 DALLAS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today reported third quarter 2026 financial results, reflecting strong demand ...