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Defined Benefit Plan Funded Status
Southwest Airlines Defined Benefit Plan Funded Status decreased by 25.4% to -$321M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 25.4%, from -$256M to -$321M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Plan Funded Status shows an upward trend with a -5.6% CAGR.
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First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 5, 2026
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defined_benefit_plan_funded_statusHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$330M | -$241M | -$269M | -$256M | -$321M |
| QoQ Change | — | +27.0% | -11.6% | +4.8% | -25.4% |
| YoY Change | — | +27.0% | -11.6% | +4.8% | -25.4% |
Range-$330M – -$241M
CAGR-2.7%
Avg YoY Growth-1.3%
Median YoY Growth-3.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southwest Airlines's defined benefit plan funded status?
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported defined benefit plan funded status of -$321M in Q4 2025.
- How has Southwest Airlines's defined benefit plan funded status changed year-over-year?
- Southwest Airlines's defined benefit plan funded status decreased by 25.4% year-over-year, from -$256M to -$321M.
- What is the long-term trend for Southwest Airlines's defined benefit plan funded status?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Southwest Airlines's defined benefit plan funded status has grown at a -5.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$428M to -$321M.