Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
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- symbol LUV
- Rev/Share 52.6788
- Book/Share 14.8681
- PB 2.8988
- Debt/Equity 0.6762
- CurrentRatio 0.4907
- ROIC 0.0139
- MktCap 22289383948.0
- FreeCF/Share -0.478
- PFCF -89.1575
- PE 59.4757
- Debt/Assets 0.1857
- DivYield 0.0167
- ROE 0.0427
- Rating C+
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | LUV | JP Morgan | Underweight | Overweight | -- | $60 | Jan. 9, 2026 |
| Initiation | LUV | Wells Fargo | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $45 | Dec. 18, 2025 |
| Reiterated | LUV | TD Cowen | -- | Hold | $31 | $42 | Dec. 12, 2025 |
| Initiation | LUV | BMO Capital Markets | -- | Market Perform | -- | $43 | Dec. 9, 2025 |
| Initiation | LUV | Citigroup | -- | Neutral | -- | $38 | Dec. 4, 2025 |
| Downgrade | LUV | HSBC Securities | Hold | Reduce | -- | -- | July 24, 2025 |
| Downgrade | LUV | Evercore ISI | Outperform | In-line | -- | $40 | July 15, 2025 |
| Upgrade | LUV | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Buy | -- | $40 | May 29, 2025 |
| Upgrade | LUV | Jefferies | Underperform | Hold | -- | $33 | May 27, 2025 |
| Downgrade | LUV | Jefferies | Hold | Underperform | -- | $28 | April 1, 2025 |
News
Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Southwest (LUV) Stock
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Transportation Stocks Now
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Airlines to save big money on fuel as new weight-loss pills gain popularity, Wall Street says
Published: January 14, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive
Jefferies argued that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could translate into roughly 2% total aircraft weight savings.
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Is Southwest Airlines (LUV) Outperforming Other Transportation Stocks This Year?
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how Southwest Airlines (LUV) and Knot Offshore (KNOP) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Are Investors Undervaluing Southwest Airlines (LUV) Right Now?
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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Delta, United, Other Airline Stocks Fall on Trump's Credit-Card Plan. Why It's Overdone.
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative
Airlines make billions of dollars in revenue each year from co-branded credit cards.
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Southwest Airlines Stock Hits 3-Year Highs on Double-Upgrade
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Airline stock Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) was last seen up 2.8% at $44.15, trading at fresh three-year highs after a rare double-upgrade from J.P.
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3 Stocks Delivered +10% Buyback Yields in 2025—What's Next in 2026?
Published: January 05, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Share buybacks are one of the key ways that companies return capital to shareholders. Buybacks do this by reducing a company's outstanding share count, allowing each remaining share to account for a larger percentage of a company's value.
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Airline Stocks Overcame a Turbulent Year. Why They Can Fly Higher in 2026.
Published: January 01, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
It was looking like a lost year for the airline industry for much of 2025 but the sector's resilience bodes well for 2026.
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Which Airline Stock To Buy: Delta Or Southwest?
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest Airlines experienced a remarkable increase of 21% over the past month. You might feel inclined to purchase more shares or consider reducing your investment.
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Southwest's profits are down 42% this year but it's the top U.S. airline stock
Published: December 23, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest Airlines profits are down this year, but its stock has gained more than any other airline this year. The carrier expects its initiatives like baggage fees and assigned seating to bear fruit next year.
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Southwest Airlines Ties Up With Turkish Airlines for Global Connection
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LUV teams up with Turkish Airlines to offer one-ticket transatlantic travel in 2026, expanding global reach through partnerships without flying long-haul routes.
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Southwest's stock flies to multiyear high. This analyst sees the airline set for even more profit.
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest Airlines' stock was riding a wave of renewed optimism about U.S. airlines in the new year, including a prediction from Barclays that the once no-frills air carrier will be more profitable in 2026.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND TURKISH AIRLINES TO PARTNER IN TRANSATLANTIC TRAVEL BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2026
Published: December 17, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS , Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today a partnership with Turkish Airlines is scheduled to begin in early 2026 to offer travelers around the globe one-ticket, transatlantic journeys between the United States and Istanbul unlocking onward connections across both carriers' networks. Turkish Airlines flies to more than 350 destinations in 132 countries from its global hub, Istanbul Airport, including ten airports in the United States served by Southwest.
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Why Is Southwest Airlines Stock Surging?
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock has reached day 10 in a consecutive streak of gains, resulting in a total increase of 20% over this timeframe. The company has added approximately $2.8 billion in value during the past 10 days, bringing its current market capitalization to around $22 billion.
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Southwest Airlines to open Austin crew base in 2026, create 2,000 jobs
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest Airlines said on Friday it would open a crew base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in March 2026, creating more than 2,000 jobs as the carrier looks to expand its footprint in fast-growing central Texas.
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Wall Street Roundup: Market Reacts To Earnings
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Oracle (ORCL) fell 11% post-earnings as revenue missed and operating expenses outpaced cloud revenue growth, raising debt and spending concerns. AI-driven margin pressures are surfacing across tech, with Broadcom (AVGO) sliding 10% despite strong results, as investors weigh infrastructure costs.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO OPEN NEW CREW BASE FOR PILOTS AND FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AT AUSTIN BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (AUS)
Published: December 12, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Texas-based Southwest continues decades of investment in Austin and Texas through airport growth, job opportunities, and community partnerships DALLAS , Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that a new Crew Base for Pilots and Flight Attendants will open in March 2026 in Austin, Texas, creating more than 2,000 new jobs based at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and positioning the airline for continued growth in Central Texas. Most Employees at the new Base will be Captains, First Officers, and Flight Attendants, supported by new Base Leadership and supporting staff.
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Southwest Airlines Stock On Fire: Up 17% With 8-Day Winning Streak
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock reached day 8 of a steady run of daily gains, with cumulative returns over this stretch totaling a 17% increase. The company has added roughly $2.4 Bil in value during these 8 days, bringing its current market capitalization to about $20 Bil.
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Southwest CEO expects Boeing MAX 7 to be certified in summer 2026
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest Airlines expects Boeing's 737 MAX 7 to be certified by around August 2026, with the U.S. carrier starting to fly the single-aisle jet during the first quarter of 2027, CEO Bob Jordan told Reuters on Thursday.
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Southwest CEO says airline 'actively pursuing' network of airport lounges
Published: December 10, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive
Airlines and credit card companies have opened dozens of airport lounges in recent years, a perk of elite frequent flyer status or higher-fee credit cards. In October, Southwest won approval for an airport lounge at Honolulu's Daniel K.
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Will the Prolonged Government Shutdown Hamper Airlines' Q4 Results?
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Lower revenues due to the government shutdown and higher fuel costs have led to disappointing guidance of airline stocks like DAL, LUV, and ALK.
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Why Southwest Airlines (LUV) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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The Big 3: AMZN, LUV, C
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors are waiting on pins and needles to the Fed's December decision on interest rates, says Jessica Inskip (@jessicainskip). When it comes to today's Big 3, she explains how Amazon (AMZN), Southwest Airlines (LUV), and Citigroup (C) play into the consumer big picture.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TEAMS UP WITH CONDOR BRINGING ADDITIONAL TRAVEL OPTIONS ACROSS THE ATLANTIC
Published: December 02, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS , Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today its new partnership with Condor, a German airline that offers nearly 70 destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas from its hub in Frankfurt. In the United States, Southwest® will serve Condor passengers with domestic flights, bridging the Atlantic with same-ticket journeys that connect both carriers' schedules at Boston , Las Vegas , Los Angeles , Portland , San Francisco , and Seattle.
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Why Southwest Airlines (LUV) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Airline Stocks Face Turbulence. Why a Holiday Travel Boost Is Vital to Save 2025 Gains.
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative
Airlines stocks have overcome severe turbulence in 2025 to fly into positive territory. But there's more trouble ahead and the sector needs a strong holiday travel period to hold on to its gains.
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THE GOLDEN STATE GROWTH GOES ON: BOOK ON SOUTHWEST TODAY FOR LATE SUMMER 2026
Published: November 25, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
California's largest carrier1 debuts all-time high departures in San Diego New service between Hawaii and the mainland set to launch from LA-area airports DALLAS , Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today extended its schedule for booking through September 2026 – giving Customers more options in San Diego than ever before and new offerings at three airports in Greater Los Angeles. Customers can book today at Southwest.com®.
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People were booking their Thanksgiving flights at a fast clip. Here's why that ended.
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
U.S. airlines will see an impact of those slower bookings in their fourth quarter, which usually ties with second quarter and the start of the summer as their strongest for sales.
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Will flights be back to normal by Thanksgiving now that the shutdown is over?
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral
Airlines expected a return to normal to happen relatively quickly, but flight cuts are temporarily frozen at 6%.
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About Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
- IPO Date 1980-01-02
- Website https://www.southwest.com
- Industry Airlines, Airports & Air Services
- CEO Robert E. Jordan
- Employees 71506