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05 Dec 2025, 16:23
Southwest Airlines Cuts 2025 EBIT Outlook on Shutdown Impact and Fuel Costs
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) revised its full-year 2025 earnings outlook, lowering its expected earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), excluding special items, to approximately $500 million. The company had previously projected $600–800 million.
Southwest cited two primary headwinds: reduced revenue stemming from the recent U.S. government shutdown and higher fuel prices. Despite the temporary decline in demand during the shutdown, the airline noted that bookings have since recovered to prior levels.
The company reiterated that its EBIT guidance excludes special items and fleet transaction gains or losses.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) revised its full-year 2025 earnings outlook, lowering its expected earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), excluding special items, to approximately $500 million. The company had previously projected $600–800 million.
Southwest cited two primary headwinds: reduced revenue stemming from the recent U.S. government shutdown and higher fuel prices. Despite the temporary decline in demand during the shutdown, the airline noted that bookings have since recovered to prior levels.
The company reiterated that its EBIT guidance excludes special items and fleet transaction gains or losses.
