What is Southwest Airlines's gain (loss) on sale of assets and asset impairment charges?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported gain (loss) on sale of assets and asset impairment charges of -$2.00M in Q4 2025.

What is the long-term trend for Southwest Airlines's gain (loss) on sale of assets and asset impairment charges?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Southwest Airlines's gain (loss) on sale of assets and asset impairment charges has grown at a -9.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$12.00M to -$8.00M.

Operating

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges

Southwest Airlines Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges remained flat by 0.0% to -$2.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges shows an upward trend with a -9.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement

SectionOperating

CategoryEfficiency

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2018

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 5, 2026

How to read this metric

Frequent losses may indicate poor asset management or structural decline in specific business units.

Detailed definition

This captures the net impact of gains or losses realized from the disposal of assets, alongside any impairment charges r...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on corporate portfolio optimization and divestiture cycles.

Metric ID: operating_gain_loss_on_sales_of_assets_and_asset_impairm_2fb394

Historical Data

5 years

	FY'21	FY'22	FY'23	FY'24	FY'25
Value	-$12.00M	-$35.00M	$0.00	$0.00	-$8.00M
YoY Change	—	-191.7%	+100.0%	—	—

Range-$35.00M – $0.00

CAGR-9.6%

Avg YoY Growth-45.8%

Median YoY Growth-45.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwest Airlines's gain (loss) on sale of assets and asset impairment charges?: Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported gain (loss) on sale of assets and asset impairment charges of -$2.00M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Southwest Airlines's gain (loss) on sale of assets and asset impairment charges?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Southwest Airlines's gain (loss) on sale of assets and asset impairment charges has grown at a -9.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$12.00M to -$8.00M.
What does gain (loss) on sale of assets and asset impairment charges mean?: The net profit or loss resulting from selling assets or writing down their value.