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.Non-fuel unit costs will rise as much as 9% in the first quarter after an 11% jump in the final months of last year,
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 beats profit expectations, missed on revenue
Southwest Airlines reports strong Q4 performance with record revenue but misses revenue expectations, plans $750M share repurchase program for Q1.
Southwest Airlines 4Q Revenue Higher on Holiday Activity, Strong Travel Demand Seen Continuing
Southwest's results echo sentiments laid out by Delta Air Lines, which reported quarterly results earlier in the month. Delta said demand accelerated throughout the fourth quarter, with a handful of its highest revenue days in history taking place in November and December. The company also expects travel demand to remain strong this year.
Southwest Airlines swings to a profit as fuel costs drop
Southwest Airlines said Thursday it swung to a fourth-quarter profit of 42 cents a share from a year-ago loss of 42 cents a share, as overall expenses fell on lower fuel costs. Southwest’s stock fell 2.
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 Airlines’ Q4 Profit Beats Estimates as Travel Demand and Higher Fares Drive Growth
Southwest Airlines’ fourth-quarter profit exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by strong travel demand and higher fares. The airline expects first-quarter unit revenue to exceed projections, indicating strong pricing power.
Southwest Airlines Posts Record Revenue. Why Investors Wanted More.
Southwest Airlines stock was falling on Thursday after the carrier’s fourth-quarter revenue and forward guidance both came in ...
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.
Southwest Airlines: Buy Rating Backed by Strong Earnings and Strategic Transformation
Analyst Ravi Shanker of Morgan Stanley maintained a Buy rating on Southwest Airlines (LUV – Research Report), retaining the price target of ...
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What Are Wall Street Analysts’ Target Price for Southwest Airlines Stock?
Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is a passenger airline company offering scheduled air transportation services in the U.S. and near-international markets. Valued at $18.7 billion by ...