Southwest Airlines Company (LUV)

Currency in USD
44.45
+0.01(+0.02%)
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44.46+0.01(+0.03%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
44.2145.47
52 wk Range
31.1555.11
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
44.45
Open
45
Day's Range
44.21-45.47
52 wk Range
31.15-55.11
Volume
6.11M
Average Volume (3m)
5.76M
1-Year Change
36.98%
Book Value / Share
14.98
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
49.89
Upside
+12.23%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

12 Buy
11 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
26 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 49.89
(+12.23% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Tigress Financial Partners
Buy62.00+39.48%-New CoverageOct 30, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy48.00+7.99%47.00MaintainOct 29, 2026
UBS
Buy54.00+21.48%52.00MaintainOct 23, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy58.00+30.48%59.00MaintainOct 23, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy55.00+23.73%50.00MaintainOct 23, 2026

Southwest Airlines Company SWOT Analysis


Strategic Shift
Explore Southwest's bold revenue initiatives, including checked bag fees and basic economy class, aimed at boosting financial performance and closing gaps with competitors.
Financial Outlook
Analysts project improved metrics by 2027: Return on Capital Employed rising to 8.0%, Operating Margin growing to 6.1%, and positive Free Cash Flow reaching $1 billion.
Competitive Landscape
Delve into post-pandemic airline industry trends, including capacity management challenges and the growing importance of premium travel segments.
Analyst Perspectives
Learn about varied price targets ranging from $29.50 to $36, reflecting mixed views on Southwest's ability to execute new strategies and navigate market challenges.
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Southwest Airlines Company Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Southwest Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.66 beat estimates by 15.79%; revenue of $8.4B topped forecasts by $150M amid strong demand across all segments.
  • Adjusted operating margin expanded to 5.4%, up 4.8 points YoY; RASM surged 21.6% YoY to record high despite $820M fuel headwind.
  • Q4 guidance: adjusted EPS $0.55-$0.80, RASM up 19-21% YoY, CASM-X up 4-4.5%; capacity growth of 3-4% expected with 65% revenue booked.
  • Company expects margin expansion in 2027 as transformation continues; new Platinum Rapid Rewards tier launches Jan 2027, Icon lounges open Q4 2027.
  • Shares rose 4.63% to $41.73 post-earnings; management emphasized durable earnings power from network changes and disciplined capacity planning.
Last Updated: 2026-10-22, 11:18 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 21, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.66 / 0.57
Revenue / Forecast
8.4B / 8.25B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.11
Dividend Yield
1.62%
Industry Median 2.65%
Annualized payout
0.72
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+31.95%
Growth Streak

LUV Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
20.7x10.2x10.8x
PEG Ratio
0.10−0.110.03
Price/Book
3.0x1.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.7x0.5x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
12.2%24.0%35.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and internationally. It also provides Rapid Rewards loyalty program; SWABIZ, an online booking tool; and inflight entertainment platform that includes movies-on-demand live and on-demand television, flight tracker, and additional curated content, as well as a variety of premium snacks and coffee. In addition, the company offers ancillary services, such as in-flight purchases, baggage fees, EarlyBird Check-In, and upgraded boarding, as well as transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. As of December 31, 2025, the company operated a total fleet of 803 Boeing 737 aircraft; and served 117 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as ten near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. Southwest Airlines Co. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
273.18M55.80%12.68B
Other Institutional Investors
193.28M39.48%8.97B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
23.13M4.73%1.07B
Total
489.6M100.00%22.73B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Putnam LLC10.01%49,003,3982,274,738
PRIMECAP Management Company10.01%49,003,2852,274,732

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FAQ

What Is the Southwest Airlines (LUV) Stock Price Today?

The Southwest Airlines stock price today is 44.45 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Southwest Airlines Trade On?

Southwest Airlines is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Southwest Airlines?

The stock symbol for Southwest Airlines is "LUV."

Does Southwest Airlines Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Southwest Airlines dividend yield is 1.6%%.

What Is the Southwest Airlines Market Cap?

As of today, Southwest Airlines market cap is 21.76B USD.

What Is Southwest Airlines's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Southwest Airlines EPS (TTM) is 2.11.

When Is the Next Southwest Airlines Earnings Date?

Southwest Airlines will release its next earnings report on Jan 27, 2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LUV a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Southwest Airlines Stock Split?

Southwest Airlines has split 14 times.

How Many Employees Does Southwest Airlines Have?

Southwest Airlines has 73092 employees.

What is the current trading status of Southwest Airlines (LUV)?

As of Nov 07, 2026, Southwest Airlines (LUV) is trading at a price of 44.45 USD, with a previous close of 44.45 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 44.21 USD to 45.47 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 31.15 USD to 55.11 USD.

What Is Southwest Airlines (LUV) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Southwest Airlines is 49.89 USD, with a high estimate of 65 USD and a low estimate of 34 USD. 12 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 3 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +12.23% Upside potential.

What Is the LUV Premarket Price?

LUV's last pre-market stock price is 44.21 USD. The pre-market share volume is 5,250.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.23, or -0.52%.

What Is the LUV After Hours Price?

LUV's last after hours stock price is 44.46 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.01, or 0.03%.
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