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- symbol LUV
- Rev/Share 51.0632
- Book/Share 14.8699
- PB 2.1503
- Debt/Equity 0.6676
- CurrentRatio 0.5593
- ROIC 0.0136
- MktCap 16792886300.0
- FreeCF/Share -0.5074
- PFCF -61.5124
- PE 43.8841
- Debt/Assets 0.186
- DivYield 0.0225
- ROE 0.0411
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 186th QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
Published: July 31, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2025, on all shares then issued and outstanding. The quarterly dividend will be paid on September 24, 2025.
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Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 12:30 PM ET Company Participants a - Corporate Participant Andrew M. Watterson - Chief Operating Officer Lauren Yett - Corporate Participant Robert E.
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Southwest Airlines Q2 Earnings & Revenues Lag, Decrease Year Over Year
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
LUV misses Q2 estimates as earnings fell 25.9% and revenues slipped 1.5%, with traffic down and costs up despite lower fuel prices.
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Southwest CEO on Q2 earnings and U.S. domestic travel demand
Published: July 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said Thursday that second-quarter earnings and revenue fell short of expectations after demand slipped 6% due to macroeconomic uncertainty, but noted U.S. domestic travel has since stabilized and is beginning to rebound.
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Southwest Airlines' Transformation Is Underway - Earnings Preview
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest is undergoing a major transformation, prompted by Elliott Management, to address lagging profitability and adapt its business model to current industry realities. Key initiatives include modernizing revenue management, introducing seat selection and baggage fees, launching redeye flights, and resizing labor costs to boost revenue and efficiency. Risks remain as customer and employee reactions to these sweeping changes are mixed, and Southwest must prove it can execute and maintain its unique culture.
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THE CHOICE IS YOURS! SEATISFACTION™ IS COMING TO SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Published: July 21, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning July 29, 2025, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Customers will have options to select their seat at the time of booking for flights beginning on Jan. 27, 2026. "Our Customers want more choice and greater control over their travel experience," said Tony Roach , Executive Vice President Customer & Brand, at Southwest Airlines.
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Earnings Preview: Southwest Airlines (LUV) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Published: July 16, 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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Are airline stocks set to rally like it's 2024? Here's what might be missing this time around.
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
Delta Air Lines' recent success set off a debate on Wall Street on whether the airline sector is primed to repeat a late-year rally.
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ISLAND INCREASE: SOUTHWEST TO SERVE ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, BEGINNING IN EARLY 2026
Published: July 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Airline begins adding new destinations to its network for the first time since 2021 DALLAS , July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) intends to grow its network in 2026 initially with new service at Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) on St. Thomas, adding the U.S. Virgin Islands to the carrier's tropical destinations in the Caribbean.
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Southwest (LUV) Surges 8.1%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest (LUV) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
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Airline Stocks Cheer Delta's Upbeat Report
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) stock is up 12.4% to trade at $56.99 today, after the airliner's top-line beat for the second quarter.
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SKYW vs. LUV: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in stocks from the Transportation - Airline sector have probably already heard of SkyWest (SKYW) and Southwest Airlines (LUV). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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Southwest airport lounges? CEO says carrier is open to even more high-end changes
Published: June 25, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said the company is open to making even more changes to woo customers who might be flying on competitors. Airport lounges, long-haul international flights and more premium class are all on the table, Jordan told CNBC.
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Airline Stocks Bounce Back on Monday's Trading: Here's Why
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Airline stocks such as DAL, UAL, AAL and LUV rebounded as easing Middle East tensions drove oil prices down, lifting hopes for better margins ahead.
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Southwest Airlines: Short Interest Plunges—Should You Buy?
Published: June 17, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative
New geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have created a new wave of uncertainty and volatility in the S&P 500 index and the rest of the global markets. However, one specific market has become the poster child of all this uncertainty, and that is the energy sector, particularly regarding oil prices.
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Southwest adds cockpit safety alerts across nearly entire fleet of 800 planes
Published: June 16, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive
The safety alert system, designed by Honeywell, sets off verbal and text warnings if a pilot is about to use the wrong runway or approaches too fast for landing.
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Southwest Airlines is adding cockpit alerts on all 700 of its Boeing 737s to help prevent runway incidents
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest Airlines is activating runway alerts across its fleet of Boeing 737s to boost safety. The alert system warns pilots if they're too fast, too high, or on the wrong runway.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Transportation Stocks Now
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
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Airline stocks take a beating as the Israel-Iran conflict gives consumers another reason not to travel
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
The massive Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear and military sites has sparked fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East and sent oil prices surging.
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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