SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 188th QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) declared its 188th quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share. Shareholders of record at the close of business on March 12, 2026 will receive the payment on April 2, 2026. The dividend applies to all issued and outstanding shares.

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• Consistent shareholder return with 188th consecutive quarterly dividend
• Dividend payment scheduled on April 2, 2026 for record date March 12, 2026

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• Modest dividend rate of $0.18 per share may limit income impact for investors

DALLAS, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on March 12, 2026, on all shares then issued and outstanding. The quarterly dividend will be paid on April 2, 2026.

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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.

FAQ

What dividend did Southwest Airlines (LUV) declare on February 5, 2026?

Southwest declared a $0.18 per share quarterly cash dividend. According to Southwest Airlines, the dividend is payable April 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 12, 2026; it covers all shares issued and outstanding at the record date.

When is the record date and payment date for LUV's February 5, 2026 dividend?

The record date is March 12, 2026 and the payment date is April 2, 2026. According to Southwest Airlines, shareholders on record at close of business March 12 will receive the $0.18 per share dividend on April 2, 2026.

How does the LUV dividend affect shareholders who buy shares before March 12, 2026?

Shareholders who own LUV shares at close of business on March 12, 2026 will receive the dividend. According to Southwest Airlines, purchases must settle before the record date to be eligible for the $0.18 per share payout on April 2, 2026.

Will the $0.18 LUV dividend be paid on all issued and outstanding shares?

Yes, the $0.18 per share dividend applies to all issued and outstanding shares as of the record date. According to Southwest Airlines, the dividend covers every share recorded at close of business on March 12, 2026 and pays on April 2, 2026.

What should LUV investors consider about the April 2, 2026 dividend payment?

Investors should note the $0.18 per share amount and the March 12, 2026 record date. According to Southwest Airlines, eligibility requires ownership at close of business March 12; tax treatment and reinvestment decisions depend on individual investor circumstances.