Southwest Airlines' Q2 Earnings Plummet, CEO Promises Transformational Changes
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) reported a mixed Q2 2024 earnings with a 4.5% revenue increase but a significant drop in adjusted EPS and operating income. CEO Bob Jordan announced transformational changes to address internal and external challenges. The stock is trading lower by 4.59% premarket.
July 25, 2024 | 12:43 pm
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Southwest Airlines reported a mixed Q2 2024 earnings with a 4.5% revenue increase but a significant drop in adjusted EPS and operating income. CEO Bob Jordan announced transformational changes to address internal and external challenges. The stock is trading lower by 4.59% premarket.
Despite a revenue increase, the significant drop in adjusted EPS and operating income, along with increased operating expenses and unit revenue decline, have negatively impacted investor sentiment. The CEO's promise of transformational changes indicates potential long-term improvements, but the immediate market reaction is negative.
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