Southwest Airlines (LUV) has recently been in the news for a variety of reasons. To improve margins, the company has announced layoffs, impacting its worker-first culture. This move, which marked the company's first-ever mass layoff, saw a 15% reduction in the corporate workforce as part of its transformational plan. Yet despite these layoffs, LUV stock has surprisingly risen.
Achievements of the company includes its 184th quarterly dividend, a schedule extension through November 2025, and a record-breaking Austin hub, marking its largest network expansion yet. The airline has also appointed a new Executive Vice President & CFO, Tom Doxey, and declared its latest dividend to be $0.18.
However, Southwest has faced criticism and concern over its financial performance, with some suggesting that the return on capital does not inspire confidence. Despite this, earnings in Q4 surpassed estimates and the company achieved sound financial performance in 2024. LUV is also facing a lawsuit brought by the US Government over 'chronically delayed flights' and has announced the resignation of Ryan Green, their Chief Transformation Officer.
Outlook: LUV is making bold moves to drive its margins, including a cost-cutting plan to slash its corporate workforce by 15%. Wall Street expects earnings growth in the coming week, and the CEO highlights their growth strategy and efficiency goals.
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