Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 2.76% is 17% above its 5-year average of 2.37%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-5.92%–11.30%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 0.98% below its 12-month average of 2.79%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
2.76%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
2.79%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
1.42%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
2.37%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
5.44%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
5.45%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
4.90%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.98%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+95.25%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+16.69%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-49.21%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-49.26%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-43.60%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
10.21%
median of 131 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-72.94%
vs the sector median at left
Southwest Airlines Co.
Market Cap
$23.02B
Net Profit Margin
2.76%
TTM Avg
2.79%
3Y Avg
1.42%
5Y Avg
2.37%
Market Cap
$23.37B
Net Profit Margin
7.64%
TTM Avg
7.49%
3Y Avg
7.76%
5Y Avg
7.81%
Market Cap
$23.72B
Net Profit Margin
4.71%
TTM Avg
4.33%
3Y Avg
4.93%
5Y Avg
4.36%
Market Cap
$23.97B
Net Profit Margin
17.35%
TTM Avg
16.56%
3Y Avg
16.80%
5Y Avg
17.02%
Market Cap
$21.54B
Net Profit Margin
20.37%
TTM Avg
19.72%
3Y Avg
19.98%
5Y Avg
19.32%
Market Cap
$25.22B
Net Profit Margin
5.31%
TTM Avg
4.86%
3Y Avg
5.48%
5Y Avg
5.57%
Market Cap
$25.55B
Net Profit Margin
14.17%
TTM Avg
13.41%
3Y Avg
12.70%
5Y Avg
11.62%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) | $23.02B | 2.76% | 2.79% | 1.42% | 2.37% |
| Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)vs › | $23.37B | 7.64% | 7.49% | 7.76% | 7.81% |
| XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO)vs › | $23.72B | 4.71% | 4.33% | 4.93% | 4.36% |
| Veralto Corporation (VLTO)vs › | $23.97B | 17.35% | 16.56% | 16.80% | 17.02% |
| MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)vs › | $21.88B | 3.12% | 2.06% | 1.01% | 2.21% |
| Snap-on Incorporated (SNA)vs › | $21.54B | 20.37% | 19.72% | 19.98% | 19.32% |
| Equifax Inc. (EFX)vs › | $21.45B | 10.73% | 10.75% | 11.36% | 12.19% |
| J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)vs › | $25.22B | 5.31% | 4.86% | 5.48% | 5.57% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $25.55B | 14.17% | 13.41% | 12.70% | 11.62% |
| Symbotic Inc. (SYM)vs › | $25.78B | 2.39% | -0.75% | -4.21% | -30.72% |
Operating Margin
3.5%
Net Profit Margin
2.8%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2.76% |
| 2026-03-31 | 3.13% |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.34% |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.78% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.94% |
| 2025-03-31 | -2.32% |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.77% |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.98% |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.99% |
| 2024-03-31 | -3.65% |
| 2023-12-31 | -3.69% |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.96% |
| 2023-06-30 | 9.71% |
| 2023-03-31 | -2.79% |
| 2022-12-31 | -3.56% |
| 2022-09-30 | 4.45% |
| 2022-06-30 | 11.30% |
| 2022-03-31 | -5.92% |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.35% |
| 2021-09-30 | 9.53% |
| 2021-06-30 | 8.68% |
| 2021-03-31 | 5.65% |
| 2020-12-31 | -45.11% |
| 2020-09-30 | -64.53% |
| 2020-06-30 | -90.77% |
| 2020-03-31 | -2.22% |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.97% |
| 2019-09-30 | 11.69% |
| 2019-06-30 | 12.54% |
| 2019-03-31 | 7.52% |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.47% |
| 2018-09-30 | 11.03% |
| 2018-06-30 | 12.77% |
| 2018-03-31 | 9.36% |
| 2017-12-31 | 35.80% |
| 2017-09-30 | 9.54% |
| 2017-06-30 | 12.99% |
| 2017-03-31 | 7.19% |
| 2016-12-31 | 10.28% |
| 2016-09-30 | 7.55% |
| 2016-06-30 | 15.23% |
| 2016-03-31 | 10.59% |
| 2015-12-31 | 10.77% |
| 2015-09-30 | 10.98% |
| 2015-06-30 | 11.90% |
| 2015-03-31 | 10.26% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.11% |
| 2014-09-30 | 6.85% |
| 2014-06-30 | 9.28% |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.65% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.79% |
| 2013-09-30 | 5.70% |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.82% |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.44% |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.87% |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.37% |
| 2012-06-30 | 4.94% |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.46% |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.70% |
| 2011-09-30 | -3.25% |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.89% |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.16% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.21% |
| 2010-09-30 | 6.42% |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.54% |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.42% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.24% |
| 2009-09-30 | -0.60% |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.06% |
| 2009-03-31 | -3.86% |
| 2008-12-31 | -2.05% |
| 2008-09-30 | -4.15% |
| 2008-06-30 | 11.19% |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.34% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.49% |
| 2007-09-30 | 6.26% |
| 2007-06-30 | 10.76% |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.23% |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.50% |
| 2006-09-30 | 2.05% |
| 2006-06-30 | 13.60% |
| 2006-03-31 | 3.02% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.33% |
| 2005-09-30 | 11.41% |
| 2005-06-30 | 8.18% |
| 2005-03-31 | 4.57% |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.32% |
| 2004-09-30 | 7.11% |
| 2004-06-30 | 6.59% |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.75% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.35% |
| 2003-09-30 | 6.83% |
| 2003-06-30 | 16.24% |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.78% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.03% |
| 2002-09-30 | 5.38% |
