Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol LUV
  • Rev/Share 50.2755
  • Book/Share 14.1898
  • PB 2.2446
  • Debt/Equity 0.6762
  • CurrentRatio 0.4907
  • ROIC 0.0139

 

  • MktCap 16471389298.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.4562
  • PFCF -65.8856
  • PE 46.0522
  • Debt/Assets 0.1857
  • DivYield 0.0226
  • ROE 0.0427

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
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
Upgrade LUV UBS Sell Neutral $29 $36 March 20, 2025
Upgrade LUV Melius Sell Hold -- -- March 20, 2025
Downgrade LUV JP Morgan Neutral Underweight -- $25 March 3, 2025
Upgrade LUV Argus Hold Buy -- $35 Feb. 11, 2025
Downgrade LUV BofA Securities Neutral Underperform -- $31 Jan. 17, 2025

News

People were booking their Thanksgiving flights at a fast clip. Here's why that ended.
AAL, DAL, JBLU, LUV, UAL
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?
AAL, DAL, JBLU, JETS, LUV, UAL
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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Flight cancellations ease, hitting lowest rate in almost a week, with end to the shutdown in sight
AAL, DAL, JBLU, LUV, UAL
Published: November 12, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

Flight cancellations eased to the lowest rate in almost a week on Wednesday ahead of a House vote on a bill that could end the longest-ever government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and major airlines warned that flight disruptions could linger even after the shutdown.

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Airlines warn flight cancellations will continue even after shutdown
AAL, DAL, JBLU, LUV, UAL
Published: November 11, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Airlines will need time to adjust schedules and staffing even after the shutdown ends, major airlines warned. The warning comes just two weeks before the busiest travel days ahead of Thanksgiving and as air traffic controllers miss their second full paycheck since the shutdown began on Oct. 1.

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3 Airline Stocks to Watch Amid Canceled, Delayed Flights
AAL, DAL, JBLU, LUV, UAL
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

The longest government shutdown in history could soon come to an end , but the airline sector is still suffering its impact, with many flights delayed or canceled.

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Even with all the flight cancellations, airline stocks are having a surprisingly good week.
AAL, DAL, JBLU, LUV, UAL
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

For Wall Street, flight cancellations may not be the worst thing.

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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND PHILIPPINE AIRLINES LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP
LUV
Published: November 04, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DALLAS , Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) welcomes Philippine Airlines (PAL) as the newest carrier partnering to connect transoceanic travelers with Southwest-operated flights. Dozens of new travel options across the Pacific are available now through Philippine Airlines and third-party travel booking sites.

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Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
LUV
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 23, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Lauren Yett - Advisor of Investor Relations Robert Jordan - President, CEO & Vice Chairman of the Board Andrew Watterson - Chief Operating Officer Tom Doxey - Executive VP & CFO Lauren Woods - Senior VP of Technology & Chief Information Officer Julia Landrum - Vice President of Investor Relations Whitney Eichinger - Senior VP & Chief Communications Officer Conference Call Participants Conor Cunningham - Melius Research LLC Michael Linenberg - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Savanthi Syth - Raymond James & Associates, …

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Southwest Airlines Q3 Earnings Beat, Revenues Lag Estimates
LUV
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

LUV posts mixed Q3 results with earnings topping estimates but revenues missing the mark. LUV expects fourth-quarter 2025 unit revenues to be up 1-3% year over year.

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Southwest Airlines stock drops despite Q3 earnings surprise, outlook clouded by government shutdown
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Published: October 23, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) shares slipped more than 7% on Thursday as the air carrier posted better than expected third quarter 2025 financial results but cautioned that the US government shutdown could weigh on sales in Q4. The company reported adjusted earnings per share for the period of $0.11, handily beating the analyst consensus estimate of a loss of $0.03, according to LSEG.

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MOH Falls 20%, AAL Soars & LUV Slides on Earnings
AAL, LUV, MOH
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative

Molina Healthcare's (MOH) earnings showed medical cost headwinds and yet another guidance cut — leading to a 20% sell-off in the healthcare giant. Diane King Hall offers more insight into the longstanding struggles it faced and why it continues to plague Molina's outlook.

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Watch These 4 Transportation Stocks for Q3 Earnings: Beat or Miss?
AAL, LUV, NSC, UNP
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in the Transportation sector can watch out for third-quarter 2025 earnings reports of LUV, UNP, AAL and NSC.

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Gear Up for Southwest (LUV) Q3 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
LUV
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Southwest (LUV), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2025.

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Southwest Airlines reveals redesigned cabin, new seats in shift to 'elevated' flying experience
LUV
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive

Southwest Airlines is shaking up its no-frills model with a new aircraft design that promises a more “elevated" flying experience.

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Earnings Preview: Southwest Airlines (LUV) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
LUV
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Southwest (LUV) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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The Consumer Is Cracking. These 2 Airline Stocks Can Handle It, BofA Says.
AAL, DAL, JBLU, LUV, UAL
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

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Here's Why Southwest Airlines (LUV) is a Strong Value Stock
LUV
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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3 Travel Stocks to Watch Heading Into the Holidays
EXPE, LUV, RCL
Published: October 06, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

The calendar just turned to fall, but for investors, it's time to think about the holiday travel season and what it could mean for travel stocks. A recent report by TravelAge West suggests that travel and entertainment spending will increase by 1%, bucking a broader trend to lower spending in other areas, such as gifts.

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FALL FOR SAVINGS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES' WEEK OF WOW TRAVEL DEALS IS HERE WITH ONE-WAY FARES AS LOW AS $39
LUV
Published: September 29, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Book a fall or winter adventure for less and earn more Rapid Rewards® points for future travel DALLAS , Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co.'s (NYSE: LUV) Week of WOW is back!

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Southwest Airlines eyes long-haul flights, luxe lounges in strategic overhaul
LUV
Published: September 11, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive

Southwest Airlines Bob Jordan said on Thursday the company is looking at long-haul international flights and premium airport lounges as part of its turnaround strategy.

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Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Presents At Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
LUV
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV ) Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference September 11, 2025 12:15 PM EDT Company Participants Robert Jordan - President, CEO & Vice Chairman of the Board Conference Call Participants Unknown Attendee Presentation Unknown Analyst Great. So let's pick up the airlines track.

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FLY FOR PEANUTS! SOUTHWEST TO SERVE CHARLES M.
LUV
Published: September 10, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Airline grows its Golden State footprint to 14 airports DALLAS , Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a September surprise as Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is announcing service to Santa Rosa, California's Charles M.

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Southwest Airlines begins using FAA-mandated cockpit barriers on new Boeing jetliners
BA, LUV
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive

Southwest Airlines becomes the first carrier to fly a Boeing 737 Max 8 with new secondary flight deck barriers designed to prevent cockpit intrusions.

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Southwest Airlines to begin flying first plane with secondary cockpit barrier
LUV
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Southwest Airlines said it will begin on Friday flying its first jet with a secondary barrier to the flight deck designed to prevent intrusions.

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Southwest Airlines® Touches Down as the Official Airline of the SEC with Flights to Get Fans to their Games
LUV
Published: August 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Extra flights added for games, access to SEC Network inflight entertainment, and a new destination that gets fans closer to the action in 2026 DALLAS , Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is getting ready for college football season and back again as the Official Airline of the SEC. The airline is helping football fans across the country watch their favorite teams in person by adding flights for game days coupled with access onboard to the SEC Network for those who want to watch the games from a Southwest® flight.

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EVA Air and Southwest Airlines Launch Interline Partnership to Expand Seamless Travel Between Asia and North America
LUV
Published: August 26, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

This Partnership Now Connects Travelers to More Routes with Greater Flexibility TAIPEI , Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EVA Air and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) have entered a new interline agreement effective immediately. This collaboration now connects EVA Air passengers in four key cities: Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Chicago (ORD) to other cities in the United States with Southwest Airlines' extensive network.

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Why Is Southwest (LUV) Down 6.6% Since Last Earnings Report?
LUV
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Southwest (LUV) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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VACATION IS MORE FUN WHEN IT'S FLEXIBLE! INTRODUCING GETAWAYS BY SOUTHWEST
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Published: August 19, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Airline begins selling vacation packages through an in-house product that allows Customers to book a getaway with less stress DALLAS , Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is creating more opportunities for Customers to book their vacations with the launch of their in-house packaged vacations product— Getaways by Southwest™ . These vacation packages, sold and serviced by Southwest®, offer signature flexibility and benefits that Customers want.

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3 Airline Stocks Enjoying Tailwinds After CPI Reading
AAL, DAL, JBLU, LUV, UAL
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

The airline sector is buzzing, after the consumer price index (CPI) for July showed fares rose 4% last month , in stark contrast to June's 0.1% tumble.

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Wall Street Roundup: Tech Earnings Bring Comfort, Strange Fed Dynamics
AMD, LUV
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Tech earnings from Microsoft and Meta exceeded expectations, driven by strong AI momentum and robust guidance, providing comfort to tech investors. Intel struggled with weak earnings, poor guidance, and ongoing restructuring, highlighting company-specific challenges rather than broader tech sector weakness.

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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

Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provide scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated a total fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircrafts; and served 121 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as 10 near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. It also provides inflight entertainment and connectivity services on Wi-Fi enabled aircrafts; and Rapid Rewards loyalty program that enables program members to earn points for dollars spent on Southwest base fares. In addition, the company offers a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including websites and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool. Further, it provides ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.