Southwest Airlines Co. engages in the operation and management of a passenger airline. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and currently employs 72,242 full-time employees. The firm's fare products include four categories: Wanna Get Away, Wanna Get Away Plus, Anytime, and Business Select to provide customers options when choosing a fare. The company also offers ancillary services, such as EarlyBird Check-In, Upgraded Boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors, in accordance with Southwest’s respective policies. Its Rapid Rewards loyalty program enables program members to earn points for every dollar spent on Southwest base fares, also including purchases paid with LUV Vouchers, gift cards, or flight credit, with no portion of the purchase price paid with Rapid Rewards points. The company operates over 803 Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet and serves 117 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and ten near-international countries.
Southwest Airlines Co has an annual dividend of 0.72 per share, with a yield of 1.954%. The dividend is paid quarterly and the last ex-dividend date was Mar 12, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
1.954%
$0.72
Mar 12, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Quarterly
55.49%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
Mar 12, 2026
$0.18
Mar 12, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
Dec 26, 2025
$0.18
Dec 26, 2025
Jan 16, 2026
Sep 3, 2025
$0.18
Sep 3, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
$0.18
Jun 18, 2025
Jul 9, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
$0.18
Mar 12, 2025
Apr 2, 2025
Dec 26, 2024
$0.18
Dec 26, 2024
Jan 16, 2025
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Follow-Up Questions
What is Southwest Airlines Co's current dividend paid and annual dividend?
The current dividend paid by Southwest Airlines Co is $0.18. The annual dividend for Southwest Airlines Co is $0.72
What is Southwest Airlines Co's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for Southwest Airlines Co is 55.49%
What is the ex-dividend date for LUV?
The ex-dividend date for Southwest Airlines Co is Mar 12, 2026.
How often does Southwest Airlines Co pay dividends?
Quarterly. The last time Southwest Airlines Co paid dividend was on Apr 2, 2026