Southwest forecasts $4+ EPS for 2026, up 300% from 2025, after ending 54 years of open seating and introducing bag fees for the first time ever.

Southwest Forecasts 300% Profit Surge After Ending 54 Years of Open Seating

Southwest Airlines forecasts $4 EPS in 2026, a 300%+ jump from $0.93, as assigned seating launches and bag fees transform the business model.

Southwest Forecasts 300% Profit Surge After Abandoning Open Seating

Southwest ends 53 years of open seating Jan 27, launching assigned seats and premium tiers. Elliott-driven transformation boosts stock 51%.