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Southwest Airlines Slashes 2026 Profit Guidance on Higher Fuel Bills

Higher jet fuel prices are squeezing margins as the carrier now expects adjusted earnings per share of $2.60 to $2.85, below its July outlook.

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Southwest is cutting its profit outlook for 2026 as it anticipates paying as much as $4.55 a gallon for jet fuel in the fourth quarter.

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Southwest Airlines cuts 2026 profit forecast as fuel costs spike

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Southwest Cuts Earnings Guidance as Fuel Costs Hit US Airline Profits ...

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Southwest Airlines Slashes 2026 Profit Guidance on Higher Fuel Bills

Southwest is cutting its profit outlook for 2026 as it anticipates paying as much as $4.55 a gallon for jet fuel in the fourth quarter.

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Southwest Airlines became the third major U.S. airline this month to cut its 2026 profit forecast due to higher fuel prices.

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Southwest Reduces Profit Forecast with More Expensive Fuel

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WTVB broke the news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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