
Southwest Airlines reported a Q1 adjusted EPS of -$0.36, slightly below the LSEG IBES estimate of -$0.34, and a net EPS of -$0.39. The airline's Q1 revenue was $6.33 billion, missing the expected $6.42 billion. Additionally, Southwest plans to reduce its workforce by about 2,000 employees by the end of 2024. The airline anticipates a 6.5% to 7.5% increase in Q2 CASM-X and expects Q2 economic fuel costs per gallon to range from $2.70 to an unspecified upper limit. In related industry news, American Airlines is adjusting routes due to Boeing 787 delivery delays, and Southwest's business is similarly impacted by lower aircraft deliveries from Boeing.
American Airlines to adjust routes amid Boeing 787 delivery delays https://t.co/i1n2bkQLO4 https://t.co/hGKiRDqAWx
How much are Boeing's woes rippling through the airline industry? @Lebeaucarnews asks Southwest CEO how the lower aircraft deliveries are impacting $LUV's business. https://t.co/vUIwQkHXyq
Shares of Southwest Airlines $LUV are dropping on news of their earnings falling short of expectations, but the airline has revealed a plan to get their earnings back into focus. #Southwest https://t.co/D8JFXaAcfo
