Southwest Airlines Profit Margin

Southwest Airlines (LUV) currently reports a profit margin of 3.34% as of September 2026. That compares with 1.38% in the prior-year period — up 142.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. Use the charts on this page to explore Southwest Airlines's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Southwest Airlines's profit margin increased from 1.38% to 3.34% — a 142.7% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Southwest Airlines's profit margin of 3.34% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. That is roughly 23.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Southwest Airlines's current 3.34% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.34%) and against LUV's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 3.34%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.34%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Southwest Airlines, and consider following LUV for alerts when major investors trade the stock.