Southwest Airlines gains after better-than-expected annual profit forecast
Shares of Southwest Airlines LUV.N up 13.4% at $46.33
We expect growth in both the business and leisure customer base driven by our new more attractive product offering- CEO Bob Jordan
Co forecast a stronger-than-expected profit in 2026 on late Wednesday; signaled a solid start to the year despite U.S. winter storm disruptions
Jordan says co will see share shift to LUV because the product is a stronger offering, especially with corporate
LUV expects adj. EPS of at least $4 for 2026 vs analysts' average estimate of $3.19 - data compiled by LSEG
Co CFO plans to keep management headcount expense flat to 2025 levels in 2026
LUV gained 23% in 2025, outperforming peers Delta Air Lines DAL.N, United Airlines UAL.O and American Airlines AAL.O
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