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Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards

Southwest Airlines Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards increased by 72.4% to $100M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 72.4%, from $58M to $100M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards shows an upward trend with a 28.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 5, 2026
Metric ID: other_employee_service_share_based_compensation_nonveste_67563f

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$36M$56M$60M$58M$100M
QoQ Change+55.6%+7.1%-3.3%+72.4%
YoY Change+55.6%+7.1%-3.3%+72.4%
Range$36M$100M
CAGR+177.8%
Avg YoY Growth+32.9%
Median YoY Growth+31.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwest Airlines's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards?
Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards of $100M in Q4 2025.
How has Southwest Airlines's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards changed year-over-year?
Southwest Airlines's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards increased by 72.4% year-over-year, from $58M to $100M.
What is the long-term trend for Southwest Airlines's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Southwest Airlines's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards has grown at a 28.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $29M to $100M.