European Investor
22 Oct 2025, 20:20
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) reported record Q3 2025 revenue of $6.9 billion and net income of $54 million ($0.10 per share), exceeding expectations for unit revenues, costs, and profit. Excluding special items, net income was $58 million ($0.11 per share).
The company returned $439 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks and reaffirmed its 2025 EBIT guidance of $600–800 million.
Southwest also announced the upcoming launch of assigned and extra legroom seating for flights starting January 27, 2026, with early bookings in line with expectations.
CEO Bob Jordan highlighted that Southwest is making strong progress in its transformation plan, with better-than-expected financial performance, leading operational reliability, and anticipated margin expansion in Q4 2025.
The company returned $439 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks and reaffirmed its 2025 EBIT guidance of $600–800 million.
Southwest also announced the upcoming launch of assigned and extra legroom seating for flights starting January 27, 2026, with early bookings in line with expectations.
CEO Bob Jordan highlighted that Southwest is making strong progress in its transformation plan, with better-than-expected financial performance, leading operational reliability, and anticipated margin expansion in Q4 2025.
