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R&D credit carryforward
Southwest Airlines R&D credit carryforward increased by 41.5% to $75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 5, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates ongoing investment in innovation that provides future tax shielding benefits.
Detailed definition
This represents the accumulated value of tax credits earned from research and development activities that have not yet b...
Peer comparison
Relevant for companies with significant R&D spending, though less common for pure-play service airlines.
Metric ID:
other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_credit_carryforwards_researchHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $53M | $75M |
| QoQ Change | — | +41.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +41.5% |
Range$53M – $75M
Avg YoY Growth+41.5%
Median YoY Growth+41.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southwest Airlines's r&d credit carryforward?
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported r&d credit carryforward of $75M in Q4 2025.
- What does r&d credit carryforward mean?
- Unused tax credits earned from research and development activities.