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Southwest Airlines LUVThe company said it refined its pilot ratification bonus accrual estimates for 2023 and recorded an additional $51 million expense in Salaries, wages, and benefits, including related payroll taxes. That amount is before the offsetting effect of Profitsharing expense.
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AI summaryThe company said it refined its pilot ratification bonus accrual estimates for 2023 and recorded an additional $51 million expense in Salaries, wages, and benefits, including related payroll taxes. That amount is before the offsetting effect of Profitsharing expense.
The company reported an operating loss of $404 million for Q4 in updated 2023 results, along with full-year operating income of $224 million, full-year net income of $465 million, and full-year diluted earnings per share of $0.76. Its prior announcement showed an operating loss of $361 million for Q4, full-year operating income of $267 million, full-year net income of $498 million, and full-year diluted earnings per share of $0.81.
The company said it adjusted its CASM-X outlook for Q1 2024 to an increase of 5% to 6% year over year, and its full-year CASM-X outlook to an increase of 5.5% to 7%. Its previous outlook was an increase of 6% to 7% for Q1 and an increase of 6% to 7% for the full year.
The company said it did not update its outlook other than CASM-X. The 2024 outlook table shows an effective tax rate of 23% to 24%, capital spending of $3.5 to $4.0 billion, and 847 aircraft on property at year-end.
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Additional Pilot Ratification Bonus Accrual Expense of $51 million
The company said it refined its pilot ratification bonus accrual estimates for 2023 and recorded an additional $51 million expense in Salaries, wages, and benefits, including related payroll taxes. That amount is before the offsetting effect of Profitsharing expense.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Q4 and Full-Year Operating Results Updated
The company reported an operating loss of $404 million for Q4 in updated 2023 results, along with full-year operating income of $224 million, full-year net income of $465 million, and full-year diluted earnings per share of $0.76. Its prior announcement showed an operating loss of $361 million for Q4, full-year operating income of $267 million, full-year net income of $498 million, and full-year diluted earnings per share of $0.81.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
CASM-X Outlook Adjusted
The company said it adjusted its CASM-X outlook for Q1 2024 to an increase of 5% to 6% year over year, and its full-year CASM-X outlook to an increase of 5.5% to 7%. Its previous outlook was an increase of 6% to 7% for Q1 and an increase of 6% to 7% for the full year.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Other 2024 guidance unchanged
The company said it did not update its outlook other than CASM-X. The 2024 outlook table shows an effective tax rate of 23% to 24%, capital spending of $3.5 to $4.0 billion, and 847 aircraft on property at year-end.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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