Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans
Southwest Airlines Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans remained flat by 0.0% to 80M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from 80M to 80M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans shows an upward trend with a 5.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A high number indicates significant potential for future dilution, which may negatively impact earnings per share.
Detailed definition
This represents the number of common shares set aside to satisfy future obligations under employee stock option plans, r...
Peer comparison
Common in companies that rely heavily on equity-based compensation to attract and retain talent.
shares_reserved_for_stock_plansHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 60M | 75M | 75M | 80M | 80M |
| QoQ Change | — | +25.0% | +0.0% | +6.7% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +25.0% | +0.0% | +6.7% | +0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southwest Airlines's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans of 80M in Q4 2025.
- How has Southwest Airlines's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans changed year-over-year?
- Southwest Airlines's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from 80M to 80M.
- What is the long-term trend for Southwest Airlines's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Southwest Airlines's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans has grown at a 5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 60M to 80M.
- What does shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans mean?
- The number of shares set aside for future employee stock awards.