Southwest Airlines expects slower pace of cost increases, but inflation persists
Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it faces higher costs in 2025 as inflation persists, but it managed to swing to a fourth-quarter profit due to a boost from lower fuel prices.
Southwest Airlines Profit Exceeds Expectations on Improved Pricing Power
The airline also forecast better-than-expected unit revenue (RASM), a proxy for pricing power, for the first quarter. Airlines across the U.S. have cut seating to boost fares after a surplus capacity, introduced last summer in anticipation of a demand surge, forced airlines to offer discounts and sacrifice margins.
Southwest Airlines' Profit Tops Estimate
Prominent U.S. airline Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) reported mixed fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, Jan. 30. Adjusted EPS of $0.56 surpassed analyst consensus expectations of $0.46, showing a robust 21.7% outperformance. Operating revenue of $6.93 billion slightly missed the forecasted $6.96 billion.
Southwest Airlines Costs Set to Climb, Muting Strong Demand
Southwest Airlines Co. warned that costs will climb faster than expected as it grapples with heavy labor expenses, undercutting gains from strong demand for leisure travel.
Southwest Airlines 4Q Revenue Higher on Holiday Activity, Strong Travel Demand Seen Continuing
Southwest Airlines posted a profit in the fourth quarter as bookings during the holidays were better than expected on the back of travel demand that remained strong and is expected to remain so. The carrier logged net income of $261 million,
Southwest Airlines gets revenue boost on leisure travel, but labor costs weigh on outlook
A downbeat outlook tarnished an otherwise strong quarter for Southwest, which topped profit estimates on robust holiday travel.
Southwest Air’s Quarterly Profit Rises on Strong Holiday Travel
Southwest Airlines Co. reported a quarterly profit higher than analysts expected as leisure travel over the winter holidays and ticket prices both rose in the final three months of 2024.
Southwest Airlines beats profit expectations, missed on revenue
Southwest Airlines (LVU) put in a solid performance in the fourth quarter and forecast above-consensus revenue per available seat mile for the current quarter as the carrier absorbed surplus capacity across the industry with greater aircraft efficiency and higher airfares.
Southwest Airlines CEO on American Airlines crash in DC: 'Our hearts go out'
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Southwest CEO Offers Condolences During Investor Call
Southwest Airlines Chief Executive Bob Jordan opened the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call Thursday by offering his ...
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Southwest Airlines Revenue Higher on Holiday Activity
Southwest Airlines posted a profit in the fourth quarter as bookings during the holidays were better than expected.
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Q4 2024 Results Conference Call January 30, 2025 12:30 PM ETCompany ParticipantsJulia Landrum - Vice President, ...
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Southwest Airlines hit with ERISA class action over alleged 401(k) fund mismanagement
The lawsuit filed in Texas says the carrier's failure to remove an underperforming fund option, which holds over $2 billion in assets, has cost plan members millions.
LUV Earnings: Southwest Airlines Stock Slips on Mixed Q4 Results
Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is down today despite the air travel company beating Q4 2024 profit estimates. The company’s earnings per share ...
Southwest Airlines to shift pilots out of Denver, Atlanta
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is shifting about 270 pilots from key bases in Denver and Atlanta while bulking up its ...
Southwest Is Reining In Expansion Plans in Exchange for a More Segmented Product Offering
In our opinion, Southwest has the best balance sheet of all the US-based carriers. As the pandemic has wreaked havoc on air travel demand and airlines’ business model, liquidity became more paramount ...