Southwest Airlines (LUV) earnings, Oct 21, 2026: EPS +500%, stock +5.4%
In brief
Southwest Airlines reported on Oct 21, 2026. Earnings per share changed +500% year over year, 15.6% above the estimate; revenue +21%. The stock opened with a −1.7% gap and closed the day +5.4% (Oct 22, 2026). The stock is now 19.0% below its 52-week high, +41.8% over 12 months. Next report: Jan 27, 2027.
EPS vs estimate+15.6%
EPS, YoY+500%
Revenue, YoY+21%
Gap · day−1.7% · +5.4%
EPS growth by quarter, YoY
Price reaction to earnings
| Report | Gap | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | −4.5% | −6.2% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | −1.7% | +5.4% |
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When is Southwest Airlines's next earnings report?
Jan 27, 2027. The date comes from daily data and is corrected if the company moves it.
How did Southwest Airlines stock react to the report?
Opening gap −1.7%, day's result +5.4%.
Did Southwest Airlines's earnings grow?
Earnings per share rose 500% year over year.
What is an earnings gap?
The jump between the close before and the open after the report. A big gap up often means large buyers are revaluing the company.