Financial analysis of
Southwest Airlines
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Financial Reports
3. Analysis of 10 numbers
4. Analysis of 5 ratios
5. Conclusion
1. Introduction
Southwest Airlines Co. is an American low-cost airline based in Dallas, Texas. Southwest Airlines traces its roots to the March 15, 1967 incorporation of Air Southwest Co. by Rollin King and Herb Kelleher to provide service within the state of Texas. Southwest is the largest airline in the United States, based upon domestic passengers carried, as of June 30, 2xxx.Southwest operates more than 3,400 flights a day, as of March 2xxx, utilizing a fleet of 552 aircraft.
Our group analyzes the financial state of Southwest Airlines by the annual report of 2xxx. We find 10 important numbers and 5 ratios by analyzing the finance reports. In these reports, we focus on the income statement. We will track down the changes by comparing the income statement from 2009 and 2xxx. Also we use the financial informa¡¦(»ý·«)
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n I think that the larger Gross Profit in financial positions it is, the better it is.Its current condition is good.
3.2Total revenue
Revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. In accounting, revenue is often referred to as the `top line` due to its position on the income statement at the very top.
In southwest Airlines, revenue is created by passenger, freight and other components. During 3 years, it has not increased gradually (In 2009, 10,350 millions : it is lower score compared to 2008). But the very next year, 2xxx their revenue grew again.
3.3 Total operating expenses
Total operating expenses are the combination of the individual expenses the company has recorded. Expenses such as Research and Development, Sales General and Administration, Amortization of assets, and Lease Payments are often listed, but there may be many more.Since businesses in separate industries end up