Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
The earnings per share (EPS) of 1.63 is 2323% above its 5-year average of -0.07, near the high end of its 5-year range (-5.44–1.65).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 100.00% above its 12-month average of 0.81.
Reported quarterly EPS; no daily interpolation.
EPS growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 40 quarters.
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
1.63
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
0.81
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
0.84
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
-0.07
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
1.89
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
2.03
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
0.78
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+100.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+94.63%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2322.73%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-13.88%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-19.52%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+109.69%
Southwest Airlines Co.
Market Cap
$23.02B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
1.63
TTM Avg
0.81
3Y Avg
0.84
5Y Avg
-0.07
Market Cap
$23.37B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
6.87
TTM Avg
5.86
3Y Avg
6.27
5Y Avg
6.27
Market Cap
$23.72B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
3.39
TTM Avg
3.01
3Y Avg
3.36
5Y Avg
2.89
Market Cap
$23.97B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
3.96
TTM Avg
3.58
3Y Avg
3.50
5Y Avg
3.41
Market Cap
$21.54B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
19.60
TTM Avg
19.52
3Y Avg
19.49
5Y Avg
18.17
Market Cap
$25.22B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
7.06
TTM Avg
5.86
3Y Avg
7.02
5Y Avg
6.68
Market Cap
$25.55B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
13.66
TTM Avg
11.77
3Y Avg
10.12
5Y Avg
8.65
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) | $23.02B | 1.63 | 0.81 | 0.84 | -0.07 |
| Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)vs › | $23.37B | 6.87 | 5.86 | 6.27 | 6.27 |
| XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO)vs › | $23.72B | 3.39 | 3.01 | 3.36 | 2.89 |
| Veralto Corporation (VLTO)vs › | $23.97B | 3.96 | 3.58 | 3.50 | 3.41 |
| MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)vs › | $21.88B | 6.27 | 3.60 | 1.75 | 2.66 |
| Snap-on Incorporated (SNA)vs › | $21.54B | 19.60 | 19.52 | 19.49 | 18.17 |
| Equifax Inc. (EFX)vs › | $21.45B | 5.69 | 5.12 | 5.09 | 5.13 |
| J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)vs › | $25.22B | 7.06 | 5.86 | 7.02 | 6.68 |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $25.55B | 13.66 | 11.77 | 10.12 | 8.65 |
| Symbotic Inc. (SYM)vs › | $25.78B | 0.09 | -0.12 | -0.18 | -3.29 |
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$1.63
Forward EPS (Est.)
$3.42
P/E Ratio
28.9
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.65 |
| 2020-12-31 | -5.44 |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.28 |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.30 |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.80 |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.58 |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.30 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.65 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.23 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.13 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.27 |
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
