Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
Southwest CEO on Q2 earnings and U.S. domestic travel demand
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said Thursday that second-quarter earnings and revenue fell short of expectations after demand slipped 6% due to macroeconomic uncertainty, but noted U.S. domestic travel has since stabilized and is beginning to rebound.
Compared to Estimates, Southwest (LUV) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Southwest (LUV) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Southwest Airlines (LUV) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.51 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.58 per share a year ago.
Southwest's quarterly profit misses estimates, but airline says U.S. travel demand is stabilizing
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan told CNBC last month that discounting was common this summer. In April, Southwest had pulled its 2025 financial guidance, citing economic uncertainty.
Southwest Airlines' Transformation Is Underway - Earnings Preview
Southwest is undergoing a major transformation, prompted by Elliott Management, to address lagging profitability and adapt its business model to current industry realities. Key initiatives include modernizing revenue management, introducing seat selection and baggage fees, launching redeye flights, and resizing labor costs to boost revenue and efficiency. Risks remain as customer and employee reactions to these sweeping changes are mixed, and Southwest must prove it can execute and maintain its unique culture.
Curious about Southwest (LUV) Q2 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Southwest (LUV), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2025.
Southwest Airlines sets a date for seat assignment launch, lays out new boarding order
Southwest Airlines tickets with seat assignments will go on sale on July 29, the airline told CNBC. The carrier plans to end its hallmark open-seating policy on Jan. 27.
Earnings Preview: Southwest Airlines (LUV) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Southwest (LUV) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Southwest (LUV) Surges 8.1%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
Southwest (LUV) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
Southwest airport lounges? CEO says carrier is open to even more high-end changes
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said the company is open to making even more changes to woo customers who might be flying on competitors. Airport lounges, long-haul international flights and more premium class are all on the table, Jordan told CNBC.
Southwest Airlines: Short Interest Plunges—Should You Buy?
New geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have created a new wave of uncertainty and volatility in the S&P 500 index and the rest of the global markets. However, one specific market has become the poster child of all this uncertainty, and that is the energy sector, particularly regarding oil prices.
Southwest Airlines Adds Cockpit Alerts to Boost Runway Safety
Honeywell-designed alerts warn pilots against dangerous takeoffs or other risky situations at airports.
