Southwest Airlines Co. issued an 8-K on November 12, 2026, announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share, payable January 7, 2027, to shareholders of record as of December 17, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Dividend amount: $0.18 per share, declared as a quarterly cash dividend.
  • Record date: December 17, 2026, at the close of business.
  • Payment date: January 7, 2027.
  • Eligible shares: All shares issued and outstanding as of the record date.
  • Declaring body: The Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Directors.

Southwest Airlines Board Sets January 2027 Dividend Payment

According to the filing, the Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share on November 12, 2026. The company disclosed that the dividend will be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2026, covering all shares then issued and outstanding.

The filing states that the quarterly dividend will be paid on January 7, 2027. No additional details regarding changes to dividend policy, share counts, or financing of the dividend were included in the disclosed announcement.

What Was Disclosed

Southwest Airlines Co. disclosed a Board-declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share, with a record date of December 17, 2026, and a payment date of January 7, 2027, applying to all shares issued and outstanding.