Southwest Airways (LUV) 3Q 2024 earnings

Southwest Airways third-quarter revenue fell from a 12 months in the past however topped Wall Road estimates whereas the provider employees to drum up income and fend off activist investor Elliott Funding Administration.

The Dallas-based provider forecast unit income for the fourth quarter up 3.5% to five.5% on a 4% drop in capability in contrast with a 12 months in the past. It mentioned prices, excluding gas, would possible rise as a lot as 13%.

“Up to now within the quarter, journey demand stays wholesome and bookings-to-date for the vacation season are sturdy, demonstrating the continued resilience of the leisure journey market,” Southwest mentioned in an earnings launch.

It reported third quarter income of $6.87 billion, a rise of greater than 5% on the 12 months. Internet earnings fell 65% from the year-earlier quarter to $67 million, or 11 cents a share, although that was forward of estimates. Adjusting for one-time objects, it reported $89 million in web earnings or 15 cents a share, in contrast with analysts’ forecasts to interrupt even on an adjusted foundation.

Right here is how Southwest carried out within the third quarter in contrast with Wall Road expectations, in keeping with consensus estimates from LSEG:

• Earnings per share: 15 cents adjusted vs. an anticipated zero cents
• Income: $6.87 billion vs. $6.74 billion anticipated

Southwest final month laid out a three-year plan that the corporate would add $4 billion to earnings earlier than curiosity and taxes in 2027.The airline additionally mentioned it approved a $2.5 billion buyback and would slash underperforming flights from Atlanta to chop prices.

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