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Southwest Airlines cuts 2026 profit forecast amid rising fuel costs

Company Fundamentals
21 Oct 2026
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Southwest Airlines cuts 2026 profit forecast amid rising fuel costs

Southwest Airlines lowered its 2026 profit forecast to $2.60-$2.85 per share from an earlier $3.25-$4.25 due to higher fuel prices. Despite this, the airline reported a stronger-than-expected third quarter with adjusted earnings per share of 66 cents and revenue of $8.42 billion. CEO Bob Jordan highlighted strong demand and durable earnings power despite increased fuel costs. Southwest is also changing its business model by introducing fees for seat assignments and checked bags to boost revenue.

Southwest Airlines has a market cap of $19.40 billion and a dividend yield of 1.82% on Pluang as of Oct 22, 2026 03:51 WIB. The stock price is currently USD 40.20, up 1.39% for the day, with a trading volume of 8,108,763 shares. This trading activity reflects ongoing investor interest despite the airline's lowered profit forecast for 2026 due to higher fuel costs.

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