[8-K] SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Southwest Airlines Co. furnished an 8-K announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 and posted a supplemental investor presentation on October 22, 2025.

The materials were furnished, not filed, under Items 2.02 and 7.01. Included exhibits were the Earnings Press Release (Exhibit 99.1), Supplemental Information (Exhibit 99.2), and the Cover Page Interactive Data File (Exhibit 104).

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 22, 2025

 

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas

1-7259

74-1563240

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission

(I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation)

File Number)

Identification No.)

P. O. Box 36611
Dallas,			Texas						75235-1611
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (214) 792-4000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the

filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act

(17 CFR 230.425)

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CFR 240.14a-12)

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the

Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the

Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock ($1.00 par value)			LUV			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company    ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 22, 2025, the Registrant issued a press release (the "Earnings Press Release") announcing its financial results for third quarter 2025. The Earnings Press Release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.

Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 22, 2025, the Registrant also posted on its investor relations website at www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com a supplemental presentation (the "Supplemental Information") providing additional information with respect to its planned initiatives and financial outlook. The Supplemental Financial Information is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01. The Supplemental Information should be read in conjunction with the Earnings Press Release.

The information furnished in Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 Registrant’s Earnings Release.

99.2 Registrant’s Supplemental Information.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
October 22, 2025			By:			/s/   Tom Doxey
						Tom Doxey
						Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
						(Principal Financial Officer)

FAQ

What did Southwest Airlines (LUV) announce in this 8-K?

The company furnished its third quarter 2025 financial results and a supplemental investor presentation.

When were LUV’s Q3 2025 results released?

They were released on October 22, 2025.

Where can I find the supplemental presentation for LUV?

It is posted on the investor relations site at www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com and furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

Are the Q3 2025 materials considered filed with the SEC?

No. Items 2.02 and 7.01 were furnished, not filed, and are not subject to Section 18 liabilities.

Which exhibits were included with LUV’s 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Press Release), Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information), and Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Inline XBRL).

What is Southwest Airlines’ trading symbol and exchange?

Common stock trades as LUV on the New York Stock Exchange.