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Number of payroll support programs
Southwest Airlines Number of payroll support programs remained flat by 0.0% to $3.00 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $3.00 to $3.00. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher participation indicates reliance on external support to manage labor costs, while a decrease suggests a return to self-funded operations.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the count of distinct government or institutional payroll support programs in which the company is cu...
Peer comparison
Highly specific to the airline industry during post-pandemic recovery periods; less common in other sectors.
Metric ID:
other_number_of_payroll_support_programsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.0% |
Range3 – 3
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southwest Airlines's number of payroll support programs?
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported number of payroll support programs of $3.00 in Q1 2026.
- How has Southwest Airlines's number of payroll support programs changed year-over-year?
- Southwest Airlines's number of payroll support programs decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $3.00 to $3.00.
- What does number of payroll support programs mean?
- The total number of government-sponsored programs the company uses to help pay its employees.