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Southwest Airlines Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2025 earnings summary23 Oct, 2025
Executive summary
Achieved record third-quarter operating revenues of $6.9 billion, up 1.1% year-over-year, driven by transformational initiatives, new bag fee policy, and strong execution.
Net income for Q3 was $54 million ($0.10 per diluted share), down 19.4% year-over-year, but exceeded expectations; adjusted net income was $58 million.
Operating expenses rose 1.2% in Q3, mainly due to higher salaries and landing fees, partially offset by lower fuel costs.
Launched assigned and extra legroom seating, free Wi-Fi for loyalty members, new cabin features, and expanded partnerships.
Returned $439 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Financial highlights
Third-quarter performance exceeded expectations for cost, revenue, and net income, with operating income of $35 million (down 7.9% year-over-year).
CASM-X increased 2.5% year-over-year, beating guidance by two points.
Third-quarter loyalty revenue rose 7%, with double-digit growth in co-brand card acquisitions.
Finished the quarter with $3 billion in cash and a gross leverage ratio of 2.1x, within the target range.
Non-GAAP ROIC after-tax for the trailing twelve months was 3.6%.
Outlook and guidance
Reaffirmed full-year EBIT guidance of $600–$800 million, with 2026 EBIT targeted at ~$4.3 billion.
Fourth-quarter unit revenues expected to rise 1–3% year-over-year, with capacity up ~6%.
CASM-X guidance for Q4: up 1.5%–2.5% year-over-year; excluding fleet transaction gains, flat to up 1%.
Full-year 2025 capital spending projected at $2.5–$3.0 billion.
Cost reduction target of $370 million for 2025 remains on track.
Explain the 2026 EBIT initiative contribution jump.
What is the long-term fleet strategy impact on efficiency?
Which demand drivers are most critical for Q4 revenue?
Assigned seating: Early customer and yield impact?
Specific cost-saving opportunities identified?
Rationale for exploring lounges/premium products?
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