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Southwest Airlines Cash & Equivalents History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Cash & Equivalents
$3.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$3.2B / $12.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-57.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#16 of 320
Industrials
What the data says
Among 320 Industrials companies, Southwest Airlines is in the top 5% for cash & equivalents. Cash & Equivalents has declined for 4 consecutive years, from $12.5B in FY2021 to $3.2B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.9%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from $9.3B to $3.2B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Cash & Equivalents over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -30.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 5% in IndustrialsTop 5% of 320This company $3.2B Sector average $708.5M
▼
+356.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Southwest Airlines's cash & equivalents has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +4.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, cash & equivalents decreased 57.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #16 out of 320 companies in the Industrials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Cash & EquivalentsValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.2B | -57.0% |
| FY2024 | $7.5B | -19.2% |
| FY2023 | $9.3B | -2.1% |
| FY2022 | $9.5B | -23.9% |
| FY2021 | $12.5B | +389.8% |
| FY2020 | $2.5B | +70.4% |
| FY2019 | $1.5B | -11.0% |
| FY2018 | $1.7B | +12.4% |
| FY2017 | $1.5B | -11.0% |
| FY2016 | $1.7B | +6.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026