Current Assets
Inventories of parts and supplies, at cost
Southwest Airlines Inventories of parts and supplies, at cost increased by 7.5% to $833M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.0%, from $786M to $833M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Inventories of parts and supplies, at cost shows an upward trend with a 13.4% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal preparation for fleet growth or supply chain hedging, while a decrease could indicate improved inventory management or supply shortages.
Detailed definition
This includes the value of spare parts, rotable components, and maintenance supplies held for the repair and upkeep of t...
Peer comparison
Standard for airlines, though levels vary based on fleet size and maintenance outsourcing strategy.
Metric ID:
current_assets_airline_related_inventoryHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $464M | $511M | $537M | $623M | $751M | $776M | $790M | $736M | $714M | $799M | $807M | $812M | $784M | $770M | $800M | $786M | $773M | $792M | $775M | $833M |
| QoQ Change | — | +10.1% | +5.1% | +16.0% | +20.5% | +3.3% | +1.8% | -6.8% | -3.0% | +11.9% | +1.0% | +0.6% | -3.4% | -1.8% | +3.9% | -1.8% | -1.7% | +2.5% | -2.1% | +7.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +61.9% | +51.9% | +47.1% | +18.1% | -4.9% | +3.0% | +2.2% | +10.3% | +9.8% | -3.6% | -0.9% | -3.2% | -1.4% | +2.9% | -3.1% | +6.0% |
Range$464M – $833M
CAGR+13.1%
Avg YoY Growth+12.2%
Median YoY Growth+2.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southwest Airlines's inventories of parts and supplies, at cost?
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported inventories of parts and supplies, at cost of $833M in Q1 2026.
- How has Southwest Airlines's inventories of parts and supplies, at cost changed year-over-year?
- Southwest Airlines's inventories of parts and supplies, at cost increased by 6.0% year-over-year, from $786M to $833M.
- What is the long-term trend for Southwest Airlines's inventories of parts and supplies, at cost?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Southwest Airlines's inventories of parts and supplies, at cost has grown at a 13.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $414M to $775M.
- What does inventories of parts and supplies, at cost mean?
- The value of spare parts and maintenance supplies held for aircraft repairs.