Southwest Airlines Stock Soars After Quadrupling Earnings Per Share Guidance

January 30, 2026 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent

Southwest Airlines has reported improved operational performance during the Full Year and Q4 2025 earnings call, with operating income rising by 33.3% to $428 million. The carrier has increased its 2026 earnings guidance to more than four times its 2025 figures, driven by an aggressive share buyback program and business transformation efforts.