Southwest Airlines Sees 362% Earnings Growth in 2026; EPS Estimates Up $0.17
Southwest Airlines’ 2026 earnings are projected to surge 362% year-over-year, with 2027 earnings forecast to rise 17%. Consensus EPS estimates climbed by $0.17 for 2026 and $0.08 for 2027 over the past week, earning the airline a Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of B.
1. Earnings Growth Forecast
Analysts project Southwest Airlines’ 2026 earnings to jump 362% year-over-year, driven by capacity expansion and improved unit revenue. Earnings for 2027 are expected to grow a further 17%, reflecting cost controls and efficiency initiatives in the airline’s operations.
2. EPS Estimate Revisions
Consensus EPS estimates for Southwest Airlines have been revised upward by $0.17 for 2026 and $0.08 for 2027 over the past seven days. These revisions highlight analysts’ growing confidence in the airline’s near-term profitability and margin recovery post-pandemic.
3. Zacks Rank and Value Score
Southwest Airlines holds a Zacks Rank #1, indicating the highest expected outperformance versus the market over the next one to three months. The airline’s Value Score of B suggests it is attractively priced relative to earnings yield, making it a potential buy for value-oriented investors.