SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV) Form 8-K — Jul 22, 2026
Southwest Airlines reported record second quarter 2026 operating revenues of $8.4 billion, a 16.4% increase year-over-year, driven by broad demand strength and enhanced product offerings. The company achieved an operating margin of 3.4% and an adjusted operating margin of 6.7%, expanding by 3.3 points year-over-year despite an $889 million increase in nominal fuel costs. Financial results showed net income of $233 million, or $0.47 diluted EPS, with adjusted net income reaching $465 million, or $0.94 adjusted EPS.
Key figures
- Eps
- 0.47
- Revenue
- 8432000000
- Guidance
- $3.25 to $4.25 adjusted EPS for full year 2026
- Net Income
- 233000000
- Total Debt
- 5946000000
- Revenue Yoy
- 16.4%
- Cash Position
- 3791000000
- Adjusted EPS
- 0.94
- Dividends Paid
- 88000000
- Operating Margin
- 3.4%
- Fuel Cost Per Gallon
- 3.92
- Adjusted Operating Margin
- 6.7%
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