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Southwest Airlines lowers Q2 earnings forecast due to rising fuel costs, misses analyst estimates.

Company Fundamentals
22 Apr 2026
CNBC
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Southwest Airlines forecasted second-quarter earnings between 35 and 65 cents per share, below analyst expectations of 55 cents. The airline cited higher fuel prices as the main challenge and has delayed updating its full-year 2026 forecast. Southwest has revamped its business model by introducing bag fees and seat assignment charges to boost revenue. The company reported first-quarter earnings per share of 45 cents, slightly below the expected 47 cents, and revenue of $7.25 billion, just under the $7.27 billion forecast. Future guidance updates will depend on fuel price trends and revenue performance.

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