Southwest Airlines Expects 64 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft Deliveries - LUV News | RalliesSouthwest Airlines Expects 64 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft Deliveries
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LUV• Delivery plans and 2026 outlook
- Southwest Airlines Co expects 64 Boeing 737-8 aircraft deliveries and plans to retire approximately 60 aircraft in 2026.
- The company guides Q3 2026 adjusted EPS to $0.50-$0.75.
- Q3 RASM is expected to increase between 17.5% and 19.5% year-over-year.
- Q3 CASM-X outlook is 3.5% to 4.0%.
- The Q3 earnings per share view is $0.82 -- LSEG IBES data.
- Southwest said Q3 fuel cost per gallon is assumed to be between $3.70 and $3.75 based on the forward curve as of July 17.
Quarterly results and cost details
- Q2 operating expenses increased 16.1% year-over-year to $8.1 billion.
- was , below prior assumptions of .
Q2 fuel cost
$3.92 per gallon
$4.10 to $4.15 per gallon
Q2 results included a $285 million adjustment for reversal of a portion of breakage revenue recognized between 2022 and 2025.
