Southwest Airlines Reports Q3 2026 Financial Results

Southwest Airlines Co. reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $8.42 billion, exceeding the FactSet consensus estimate of $8.25 billion. The company achieved an adjusted earnings per share of $0.66, surpassing expectations of $0.57. However, due to rising fuel costs, Southwest adjusted its full-year earnings outlook and provided a fourth-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance range of $0.55 to $0.80.