Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
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Southwest Airlines shares fall as weak Q3 outlook overshadows earnings beat
Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) shares fell about 5% in early trading Thursday after the airline reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results but issued a third-quarter earnings outlook that fell below Wall Street expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.94 for the second quarter, ahead of consensus estimates of $0.51.
Southwest (LUV) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Southwest (LUV) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates
Southwest Airlines (LUV) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.94 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.43 per share a year ago.
Southwest Cuts Full-Year Outlook as Fuel Expenses Weigh on Second-Quarter Profit
The carrier said it now expects full-year adjusted earnings per share of $3.25 to $4.25, compared with its forecast from January for at least $4.
Southwest Airlines profit jumps 9% as passengers pick up fuel tab, but third-quarter forecast falls short
Southwest Airlines reported a more than 9% increase in second-quarter profit as higher fares are increasingly helping the airline cover its fuel tab.
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Stay Ahead of the Game With Southwest (LUV) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics
Evaluate the expected performance of Southwest (LUV) for the quarter ended June 2026, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
Southwest Airlines Stock to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store?
LUV's Q2 revenues are likely to benefit from resilient travel demand and improved pricing power, with rising labor costs acting as the key challenge.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
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Southwest Airlines: What 2Q26 (And Oil Crisis) Could Bring
Southwest Airlines (LUV) is rated 'Hold' with a $44/share price target, reflecting transformation upside but significant fuel and execution risks. LUV's 1Q26 results validated cost management and fee adoption strategies, but fuel price volatility and lack of hedging threaten full-year EPS targets. Management's $4/share 2026 EPS guidance appears optimistic; my revised estimate is $2.9/share, accounting for higher jet fuel costs and execution risks.
