Southwest Airlines Stock Falls On Q1 Results, Guidance: 'Higher Fuel Expense' Weighs On Outlook

Southwest Airlines missed analyst estimates for first-quarter revenue and earnings per share, a negative earnings surprise that sent shares lower after the close. The report points to weaker-than-expected operating performance and may pressure near-term investor sentiment around airline demand and margins.

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Southwest Airlines missed analyst estimates for first-quarter revenue and earnings per share, a negative earnings surprise that sent shares lower after the close. The report points to weaker-than-expected operating performance and may pressure near-term investor sentiment around airline demand and margins.