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- symbol LUV
- Rev/Share 47.2295
- Book/Share 16.036
- PB 2.0816
- Debt/Equity 0.8537
- CurrentRatio 0.7722
- ROIC 0.0192
- MktCap 19022127080.0
- FreeCF/Share -0.964
- PFCF -33.7871
- PE 35.7032
- Debt/Assets 0.2407
- DivYield 0.0216
- ROE 0.0538
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- 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 | 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 | Melius | Sell | Hold | -- | -- | March 20, 2025 |
| Upgrade | LUV | UBS | Sell | Neutral | $29 | $36 | 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 |
| Downgrade | LUV | Citigroup | Neutral | Sell | $31.5 | $29.5 | Jan. 16, 2025 |
| Resumed | LUV | Morgan Stanley | -- | Overweight | -- | $42 | Dec. 11, 2024 |
News
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES FUTURE PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINA AIRLINES
Published: June 02, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Interline agreement to connect America's largest domestic carrier and Taiwan-based China Airlines through shared gateways in California, creating first trans-Pacific airline partnership for Southwest Airlines NEW DELHI , June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and China Airlines Group, a Taiwan-based carrier, are in discussions to create an interline partnership in early 2026, with published connections expected to go on sale later this year. Executive Leadership from both carriers met this week at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in India to jointly announce the first trans-Pacific airline partnership for Southwest Airlines®.
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Want $8,665 A Year In Passive Income, Invest $25,000 In These High Yield Stocks
Published: May 30, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
If you were to invest $25,000 into each of the stocks below, you could earn an additional $8,665 this year.
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Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) CEO Bob Jordan Hosts Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (Transcript)
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV ) Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference May 29, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Bob Jordan - President & CEO Conference Call Participants David Vernon - Bernstein David Vernon We're going to get started here. Thank you, everyone, and welcome to Day 2 of Bernstein's 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference.
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Southwest Airlines ends era of free checked bags as profit pressures mount
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative
Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags, breaking from its long-standing policy, and launching a basic fare to enhance profitability and customer reach.
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All Bags Will No Longer Fly Free on Southwest Airlines, Starting Tomorrow
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest Airlines' (LUV) decades-long "two bags fly free" era is coming to an end tomorrow.
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Southwest Airlines: The Juice Ain't Worth The Squeeze
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest Airlines was a paradigm of operational excellence in the airline industry prior to the pandemic. Since the pandemic, ballooning costs and capital expenditures have created significant headwinds for the company. Imagining a realistic path of getting from the current situation back to pre-pandemic operational levels is simply too hard, in my opinion.
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Southwest Airlines to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference
Published: May 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference. Bernstein will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines website.
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Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Wolfe Global Transportation and Industrials Conference (Transcript)
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV ) Wolfe Global Transportation and Industrials Conference May 22, 2025 10:35 AM ET Company Participants Tom Doxey - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Unidentified Company Representative All right. We're going to get going with our next session with Southwest Airlines.
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Trump admin drops Biden-era Southwest Airlines lawsuit over delays
Published: May 20, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative
The Trump administration dropped a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over its allegedly chronic flight delays.
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Insiders are Buying These 3 Stocks
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Insiders have a longer holding period than most, and many strict rules apply to their transactions. Recently, insiders of these three companies have scooped up shares.
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DAL vs. LUV: Which Airline Stock is a Stronger Play Now?
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Both DAL and LUV are being hit by tariff risks. Read on to know which company holds an edge now.
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2 Airline Stocks Enjoying Upgrades Today
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Airline stocks United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) and Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) are both brushing off broad market weakness today.
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Southwest Airlines to present at the Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference
Published: May 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS , May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference. Wolfe Research will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines website.
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Southwest wants permission to launch more international flights
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest asked the Department of Transportation for permission to fly to more than 100 countries. It comes as the budget airline works to overhaul its business model amid falling profits.
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JETS: Recent Trade Deals Have Lifted The Market Sentiment Of Airline Stocks
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Airline stocks are poised for growth in 2025 due to a favorable regulatory environment, corporate transactions, and robust travel demand. The JETS ETF, trading at $22.51, has rebounded 31.6% since April lows and remains a diversified investment in the airline sector. Tariffs impacted travel demand and airline stocks, but recent trade deals with the U.K. and China have lifted market sentiment.
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Southwest Airlines CEO Calls Recession, Why Option Traders Jumped
Published: April 29, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
When retail investors try to gauge the potential future of the stock market or the companies they decide to invest in, there are typically two areas to watch. The first is the business side of the economy as a driver, and then the consumer side as a secondary driver, which comprises the bulk of future GDP growth that boosts or busts the broader S&P 500 index.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES REIMAGINED FARE PRODUCTS, NEW BENEFITS FOR RAPID REWARDS CREDIT CARDMEMBERS AND TIER MEMBER CUSTOMERS
Published: April 28, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Products provide choice for Customers to have a broader range of travel experiences DALLAS , April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces its new fare products, as well as new benefits for its Rapid Rewards® Credit Cardmembers and Tier Members, aiming to deepen and reward loyalty for the airline's most engaged Customers. "With new choices like seat selection and Extra Legroom, our enhanced fare bundles let Customers customize their trip while still enjoying our industry-leading reliability and hospitality.
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Southwest (LUV) Q1 2025 Earnings Call
Published: April 24, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
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Southwest Airlines' CEO talks about recent changes to the baggage policy
Published: April 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Bob Jordan, Southwest Airlines CEO, on whether the airline has seen a drop in booking since announcing their change to the baggage policy.
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Southwest Airlines drops forecast as US trade war shakes industry
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative
"Macroeconomic uncertainty" led Southwest Airlines to pull its guidance and cut capacity for the second half of the year, the carrier said on Wednesday.
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Southwest, American Airlines, Alaska Air pull profit guidance amid economic uncertainty
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative
Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV), American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL, ETR:A1G) and Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) have joined other major US airline carriers in pulling their 2025 profit outlook amid economic uncertainty and weaker-than-expected travel demand. Handing down its first quarter earnings on Wednesday evening, Southwest noted difficulties in forecasting due to “short-lived booking trends.
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Can These 4 Transportation Stocks Hit Q1 Earnings Targets?
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors interested in the Transportation sector can look forward to the first-quarter 2025 earnings reports of WAB, ODFL, UNP, and LUV.
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Airlines, Hotels, Cruise Stocks Face This Big Threat as Tourists Boycott the U.S.
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative
Foreign visitors are snubbing the country as President Donald Trump's tariffs regime takes hold.
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Airline Stocks Have Plunged In 2025: Value Trap Or Deep Value?
Published: April 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Airline stocks have plummeted this year on recession and political fears. American Airlines is down roughly 42% YTD, Delta is down 31%, and United Airlines is down 30%. Are they value plays? I'm not sure. Despite trading for 5-7x earnings, a weakening economy suggests the need for utmost caution.
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Southwest (LUV) Moves 15.4% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Published: April 10, 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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Will Southwest (LUV) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest (LUV) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Why Southwest Airlines (LUV) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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US Airline Stocks Slip as Jefferies Downgrades Major Carriers
Published: April 01, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Airline stocks slumped Tuesday after Jefferies analysts lowered their ratings for three of the four major U.S. carriers, writing “consumer sentiment continues to disappoint.”
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Airline stocks slide more as concerns grow over consumers' travel appetite
Published: April 01, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Airline stocks traded lower Tuesday. Concerns are growing about travel demand, with a decline in spending and consumer confidence.
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Here's Why Southwest Airlines (LUV) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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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 Mr. Robert E. Jordan
- Employees 71506