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Southwest Q2 Profit Rises; Q3 Guidance Misses, Fuel Costs Pressure Margins

Jul 22, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Weak Q3 guidance below consensus and revenue miss raise concerns about near-term profitability for airlines, likely weighing on LUV's peers and potentially depressing stock multiples in the sector.

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Southwest reported more than 9% year-over-year profit growth in Q2 as higher fares helped offset a roughly $0.9 billion rise in fuel costs. The company guided Q3 adjusted earnings per share of $0.50-$0.75, below consensus around $0.82, while revenue came in at $8.43 billion versus $8.58 billion expected. The results underscore ongoing fuel-cost headwinds and pricing dynamics shaping airline profitability.

Southwest Q2 profit up >9% YoY as higher fares offset rising fuel costs.
Fuel bill rose almost $900 million in Q2 versus year ago.
Q3 adjusted EPS guidance of $0.50-$0.75, below consensus about $0.82.
Q2 adjusted EPS $0.94; revenue $8.43B vs $8.58B expected.

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