Operates scheduled passenger flights in the United States.
Sep 2026Revenue $31.5B/yrExpenses $30.2B/yr
No trend
Figures by year
Is Southwest Airlines profitable?
Yes. In the 12 months to Sep 2026, revenue was $31.5B and expenses $30.2B.
| Fiscal year to | Revenue | Expenses | Operating profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $28.1B | $27.6B | $428M |
| Dec 2024 | $27.5B | $27.2B | $321M |
| Dec 2023 | $26.1B | $25.9B | $224M |
| Dec 2022 | $23.8B | $22.8B | $1.02B |
| Dec 2021 | $15.8B | $14.1B | $1.72B |
| Dec 2020 | $9.05B | $12.9B | −$3.82B |
| Dec 2019 | $22.4B | $19.5B | $2.96B |
| Dec 2018 | $22.0B | $18.8B | $3.21B |
| Dec 2017 | $21.1B | $17.7B | $3.41B |
| Dec 2016 | $20.3B | $16.8B | $3.52B |
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