Southwest Airlines stock: EUR 38.02 after record Q3 revenue

Southwest Airlines reported record third-quarter operating revenue on October 21, 2026, as stronger unit revenue supported margin expansion despite higher fuel costs. The company's investor release reported operating revenue of USD 8.422 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, a company record.

Record revenue meets fuel pressure

Net income reached USD 270 million, compared with USD 54 million a year earlier. Reported operating margin was 4.5 percent, four percentage points above the prior-year quarter. On an adjusted basis, operating margin was 5.4 percent.

The airline said third-quarter fuel expense increased by USD 821 million year over year. Fuel costs reached USD 3.92 per gallon, while capacity declined 0.4 percent from the prior-year quarter. Management forecast fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.55 to USD 0.80 and full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share of USD 2.60 to USD 2.85.

Southwest Airlines stock reference

Southwest Airlines stock traded at 38.02 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 1:04 p.m. CEST on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The real-time quote of Southwest Airlines stock provides the latest market reference.

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