Earnings Per Share

Dividends Per Share

Southwest Airlines Dividends Per Share remained flat by 0.0% to $0.18 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $0.18 to $0.18. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

Consistent or increasing dividends signal financial stability and management confidence in future cash flows.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the total cash dividend amount declared by the board of directors for each outstanding share of c...

Peer comparison

Commonly tracked by income-focused investors to compare yield and payout sustainability.

Metric ID: ge_dividends_per_share_declared

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.18$0.18$0.18$0.18$0.18$0.18$0.18$0.18$0.18$0.18
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Range$0.18$0.18
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak9+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwest Airlines's dividends per share?
Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported dividends per share of $0.18 in Q1 2026.
How has Southwest Airlines's dividends per share changed year-over-year?
Southwest Airlines's dividends per share decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $0.18 to $0.18.
What does dividends per share mean?
The amount of cash paid out to shareholders for every share they own.