Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
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- 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.
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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Flight cancellations ease, hitting lowest rate in almost a week, with end to the shutdown in sight
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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.
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
Here's Why Southwest Airlines (LUV) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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3 Travel Stocks to Watch Heading Into the Holidays
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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