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Home/News Feed/Southwest Airlines posts $227M net income, hits record $7.2B Q1 revenue with strong demand and cost control
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Southwest Airlines posts $227M net income, hits record $7.2B Q1 revenue with strong demand and cost control

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22 Apr 2026
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Southwest Airlines reported a net income of $227 million and a record $7.2 billion in operating revenue for Q1 2026, driven by strong demand and successful implementation of its transformation plan. The airline improved its operating margin by 8.1 points year-over-year to 4.6%, despite higher fuel costs. Southwest also generated $1.4 billion in operating cash flow and returned over $1.3 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends. The company expects continued revenue growth and cost discipline in Q2, with adjusted EPS guidance between $0.35 and $0.65, while navigating ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.

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