Southwest Airlines (LUV) Earnings Analysis
Southwest Airlines (LUV) next reports earnings on 2026-10-21, consensus EPS 0.77 USD. Last quarter (2026-07-22) it beat with EPS 0.94 USD vs 0.51 USD est (+84.3%). It has beaten estimates in 6/8 recent quarters (75%). Trailing P/E 28.71.
Last updated 2026-07-23 · Source: FMP fundamentals + earnings calendar (company filings); consensus from sell-side analyst grades
When does LUV next report earnings?
| Next earnings date | 2026-10-21 |
|---|---|
| Consensus EPS estimate | 0.77 USD |
| Revenue estimate | 8.23B |
LUV earnings history — beats and misses
| Quarter (report date) | EPS actual | EPS est. | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 0.94 USD | 0.51 USD | +84.3% | Beat |
| 2026-04-22 | 0.45 USD | 0.4732 USD | -4.9% | Miss |
| 2026-01-28 | 0.58 USD | 0.568 USD | +2.1% | Beat |
| 2025-10-22 | 0.11 USD | -0.03683 USD | +398.7% | Beat |
| 2025-07-23 | 0.43 USD | 0.511 USD | -15.9% | Miss |
| 2025-01-30 | 0.56 USD | 0.4616 USD | +21.3% | Beat |
| 2024-10-24 | 0.15 USD | 0.004 USD | +3650% | Beat |
| 2024-07-25 | 0.58 USD | 0.51 USD | +13.7% | Beat |
Beat rate: 6/8 (75%) over reported quarters with consensus data.
LUV valuation and analyst view
| Trailing P/E | 28.71 |
|---|---|
| Trailing EPS | 1.694 USD |
| Price / book | 3.32 |
| Dividend yield | 1.51% |
| Market cap | 23.51B |
| Analyst consensus | Hold (19 buy / 21 hold / 5 sell) |
| Avg price target | 52.55 USD |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Southwest Airlines (LUV)'s next earnings date?
Southwest Airlines is next scheduled to report on 2026-10-21, with a consensus EPS estimate of 0.77 USD and revenue estimate of 8.23B.
Did LUV beat earnings last quarter?
In its 2026-07-22 report, LUV posted EPS of 0.94 USD versus a 0.51 USD estimate — a beat of 84.3%.
What is LUV's earnings track record?
Over the last 8 reported quarters with consensus data, LUV beat estimates 6 times (75%).
What is LUV's current P/E ratio and EPS?
LUV trades at a trailing P/E of 28.71 on trailing EPS of 1.694331983805668 USD.
What do analysts rate LUV?
Analyst consensus is "Hold" across 45 ratings (0 strong buy, 19 buy, 21 hold, 5 sell, 0 strong sell). Average 12-month price target: 52.55 USD.