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2026
Southwest Airlines 2026 increased by 41.2% to $24.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), 2026 shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 5, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher expected payments indicate a larger or aging retiree population, which requires careful liquidity planning.
Detailed definition
This represents the projected total benefit payments to be made to plan participants in the year 2026. It is a key compo...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported in pension footnote disclosures for large industrial firms with long-standing workforces.
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other_defined_benefit_plan_expected_future_benefit_payme_1e7c4dHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $21.00M | $15.00M | $17.00M | $24.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -28.6% | +13.3% | +41.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +13.3% | +41.2% |
Range$15.00M – $24.00M
Avg YoY Growth+27.3%
Median YoY Growth+27.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southwest Airlines's 2026?
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported 2026 of $24.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Southwest Airlines's 2026?
- Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Southwest Airlines's 2026 has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24.00M to $24.00M.
- What does 2026 mean?
- The total pension benefits expected to be paid out to retirees in 2026.