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Southwest Airlines Q3 2026 Earnings Date & Estimates

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Southwest Airlines is estimated to report Q3 2026 earnings on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, after market closes. The conference call is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Upcoming Earnings Announcement

Quarter
Q3 2026
Announcement Date
Time
After Market Closes
Conference Call Date
Conference Call
10:00 AM ET

What Analysts Expect from Southwest Airlines in Q3 2026

Southwest Airlines is expected to post earnings of $0.5720 per share on revenue of $8.25 billion. In the same quarter a year earlier Southwest Airlines reported $0.11 per share on revenue of $6.95 billion. Southwest Airlines last reported on July 22, 2026, posting $0.94 per share and beating the $0.52 consensus estimate. Southwest Airlines has beaten the consensus EPS estimate in 6 of its last 8 quarters.

Consensus Estimates

Consensus EPS
$0.5720
Expected Revenue
$8.25 billion
Prior-Year EPS
$0.11
Prior-Year Revenue
$6.95 billion
Expected EPS Growth
+420.0%
Expected Revenue Growth
+18.7%

Recent Track Record

Last Reported
Q2 2026
Last Quarter EPS
$0.94 (Beat by +$0.42)
Last Quarter Revenue
$8.72 billion
EPS Beat Rate
6 of last 8 quarters

Southwest Airlines Q3 2026 Earnings FAQ

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) is estimated to report Q3 2026 earnings on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, after market closes. This date is estimated from past reporting schedules and may change once the company confirms it.

Southwest Airlines' Q3 2026 earnings conference call is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. MarketBeat streams the conference call audio and posts the transcript as soon as possible on the earnings announcement date.

Analysts expect Southwest Airlines to post earnings of $0.5720 per share for Q3 2026.

The consensus revenue estimate for Southwest Airlines is $8.25 billion for Q3 2026.

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About Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Co. is a U.S. commercial airline headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LUV. The company was founded in 1967 and began operating scheduled passenger service in 1971, initially serving cities in Texas before expanding across the United States.

Southwest primarily provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and also offers air cargo services. Its operations are centered on a large Boeing 737 fleet, supporting frequent service between major cities and regional airports. The company also provides travel-related offerings such as its Rapid Rewards loyalty program and Southwest Vacations.

Southwest serves destinations throughout the United States and operates international service to locations in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and other parts of the Americas. Its network and schedule are designed to support both point-to-point travel and connecting itineraries.

Southwest is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Jordan. The company is known for its distinct operating culture, recognizable brand and long-standing focus on value-oriented air travel.

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