Why Southwest Airlines Stock Is Falling Today

Why Southwest Airlines Stock Is Falling Today

The high-profile meltdown Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) experienced over the December holiday season impacted the company's fourth quarter a lot more than analysts had predicted, causing results to miss expectations. Investors don't like surprises, and shares of Southwest were down 5% as of 11:27 a.m. in the wake of the company's Q4 report. In early January, Southwest updated its guidance for Q4 as a result of the storm.