Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
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Voluntary Separation Program and severance pay
Southwest Airlines Voluntary Separation Program and severance pay decreased by 100.0% to $0.00 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 100.0%, from $48.00M to $0.00. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 5, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates active restructuring or downsizing, while a decrease suggests the completion of severance payouts.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated liability for severance payments and benefits associated with voluntary separation program...
Peer comparison
Used by companies undergoing restructuring; peers in cyclical industries often show these balances during downturns.
Metric ID:
other_accrued_voluntary_separation_program_and_severance_52adf3Historical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $48.00M | $68.00M | $20.00M | $2.00M | $0.00 |
| QoQ Change | — | +41.7% | -70.6% | -90.0% | -100.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -100.0% |
Range$0.00 – $68.00M
CAGR-100.0%
Avg YoY Growth-100.0%
Median YoY Growth-100.0%
Current Streak3 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southwest Airlines's voluntary separation program and severance pay?
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported voluntary separation program and severance pay of $0.00 in Q4 2025.
- How has Southwest Airlines's voluntary separation program and severance pay changed year-over-year?
- Southwest Airlines's voluntary separation program and severance pay decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $48.00M to $0.00.
- What does voluntary separation program and severance pay mean?
- The estimated cost of severance and separation payments owed to employees leaving the company.