Southwest Airlines Reports Worse-Than-Expected Q2, But Sees 'Constructive Backdrop' For Back Half Of 2025
1. Southwest Airlines reported Q2 earnings of 43 cents, missing estimates. 2. Quarterly revenue also fell short at $7.24 billion, below $7.3 billion expectations. 3. The company authorized a $2 billion share repurchase program. 4. Industry demand shows potential recovery, suggesting a positive Q3 outlook. 5. Stock price fell slightly by 0.24%, closing at $37.44.