Southwest Airlines Co.
LUVSouthwest Airlines Co. is a major U.S. airline renowned for its low-cost, point-to-point flight model. Founded in 1967, it has grown into one of the largest carriers in the United States, offering domestic and limited international services. Southwest is known for its customer-friendly policies, including no assigned seating and free checked bags, and maintains a strong presence in domestic air travel through its extensive route network.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | $0.18 | 2026-06-11 | 2026-06-11 |
| April 2, 2026 | $0.18 | 2026-03-12 | 2026-03-12 |
| January 16, 2026 | $0.18 | 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-26 |
| September 24, 2025 | $0.18 | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-03 |
| July 9, 2025 | $0.18 | 2025-06-18 | 2025-06-18 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Southwest Airlines Co. has rewarded shareholders with 80 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held LUV shares during this period received a total of $5.85 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.18/share was paid 16 days ago, on July 2, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: LUV currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.50%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 3900.0%, from $0.00 to $0.18.
- Dividend Reliability: LUV has maintained or increased its dividend for 80 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share for shareholders of record as of June 11, 2026, with payment scheduled for July 2, 2026.
