ATLASSouthwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Q3 2026 earnings results
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) reported EPS of $0.66 against an analyst estimate of $0.61: a beat of $0.05 (8.2%). The quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the company reported on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, after the close.
Status: Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 · Source: EODHD (calendar and fundamentals, cross-checked)
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LUV Q3 2026 results at a glance
| EPS reported | $0.66 |
|---|---|
| EPS estimate | $0.61 |
| Surprise | Beat · +$0.05 (+8.2%) |
| Quarter ended | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Reported | Oct 21, 2026, after the close |
| Status | Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 |
EPS is as supplied by EODHD, in US dollars per share; whether it is adjusted or GAAP follows that source. This is Southwest Airlines Co.’s Q3 2026, a calendar-year company.
Southwest Airlines Co. EPS surprise history: last 3 quarters
Southwest Airlines Co. beat the EPS estimate in 2 of its last 3 reports, with an average surprise of +28.2%.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | $0.61 | $0.66 | +8.2% | Beat | +6.0% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $0.52 | $0.94 | +80.8% | Beat | -8.2% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $0.47 | $0.45 | -4.3% | Miss | -7.8% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it. It is filled in a few trading days after each report.
LUV stock reaction to the report
LUV moved +5.39% in the first session that reflects the report (close of Oct 21, 2026 $39.88 to close of Oct 22, 2026 $42.03). Since the report: +10.23% (latest close $43.96 on Nov 2, 2026, against $39.88 before the reaction).
Next LUV earnings report
Southwest Airlines Co. has not announced its next earnings date yet. This page shows a date only once it is confirmed. See the LUV earnings calendar.
ATLAS fair value and signal for LUV
| Last price | $43.96 (+3.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS fair value | $29.79 (range $17.61–$49.89) · price is 48% above it |
| Chance of a higher close in 1 month | 50% (normal range $41.29–$46.83) |
These are model outputs from the same valuation and calibrated model as the Southwest Airlines Co. stock page. They describe an ordinary period and are not a forecast of any particular outcome.
Southwest Airlines Co. Q3 2026 earnings: frequently asked questions
Did Southwest Airlines Co. beat earnings estimates for Q3 2026?
Southwest Airlines Co. reported EPS of $0.66 against an analyst estimate of $0.61: a beat of $0.05 (8.2%).
When did Southwest Airlines Co. report Q3 2026 results?
Southwest Airlines Co. reported on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, after the close, for the quarter ended Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
How often does LUV beat EPS estimates?
In its last 3 reports with a recorded result, Southwest Airlines Co. beat the EPS estimate 2 times; the average surprise was +28.2%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How does ATLAS confirm a result?
A result is published only after it is cross-checked: the EODHD earnings calendar and the EODHD fundamentals feed must show the same EPS for the same fiscal period, or the same value must appear in two consecutive checks. Unconfirmed figures are never published. If the figures are revised later, this page updates.
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