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- symbol LUV
- Rev/Share 47.2295
- Book/Share 16.036
- PB 2.0329
- Debt/Equity 0.8537
- CurrentRatio 0.7722
- ROIC 0.0192
- MktCap 18577631600.0
- FreeCF/Share -0.964
- PFCF -32.9976
- PE 34.8689
- Debt/Assets 0.2407
- DivYield 0.0221
- 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
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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Options Trades: LUV and DAL
Published: March 28, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
As shares slipped lower early Friday following hotter-than-expected PCE data, Alex Coffey looks at two airlines stocks. For Southwest Airlines (LUV), Alex uses an example options trade that skews more bullish.
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Are Transportation Stocks Lagging Southwest Airlines (LUV) This Year?
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how Southwest Airlines (LUV) and Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMAB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Why Southwest Airlines (LUV) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.
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From Southwest to BP, Elliott and other activists are shaking up companies again
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors like billionaire Paul Singer have more money than ever to throw around, and they are making their presence felt on Wall Street and Main Street.
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Southwest's major change to free bag policy raises eyebrows among rivals: ‘Really big deal'
Published: March 13, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Neutral
Executives from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines on Tuesday weighed in on rival Southwest Airlines making a major change to its checked bag policy.
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Airlines see lower customer demand, cut back financial expectations — here are the companies hurting the most
Published: March 12, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative
Several major U.S. airlines dialed back their quarterly financial expectations as the industry contends with softer demand from economic uncertainty and other factors.
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Southwest Ditches Free Checked Bag Policy in End of Era for Airline
Published: March 11, 2025 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Negative
Southwest Airlines will begin charging passengers for some checked luggage, ending a free-bag policy that has been a hallmark of the carrier since its founding more than five decades ago. Customers will be charged for their first and second checked bags unless they hold top-tier loyalty status or are traveling on a business fare.
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Why Southwest Airlines Is Flying High Today
Published: March 11, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest Airlines (LUV 6.71%) is making a number of moves designed to boost profitability, including abandoning its decades-long practice of not charging for checked bags.
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Southwest Airlines Is Ending Its Free Bags Policy. It's Bad for Consumers But Good for the Stock.
Published: March 11, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
The policy change is likely to disappoint travelers but it's had the opposite effect on investors as the shares surged Tuesday.
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2 Airline Stocks Moving in Opposite Directions Today
Published: March 11, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) are making headlines today after issuing key updates.
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Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for first time — breaking longstanding tradition
Published: March 11, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest's latest major change follows a monthslong campaign from an activist investor.
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Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here's what's changing, from bag fees to basic economy
Published: March 11, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Southwest Airlines plans to end its decades-old policy of allowing free checked bags. The carrier also will launch a basic economy ticket that doesn't allow for free changes.
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Southwest Airlines closing 2 more crew bases in cost-cutting push
Published: March 04, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Southwest plans to close crew bases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Austin, Texas. The company has been slashing unprofitable flights, reducing crews in some cities.
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Southwest Airlines to Present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference
Published: March 04, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS , March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference.
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An Investigation Has Been Launched Into Southwest Airlines Co. For Securities Law Violations And Investors With Losses Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm
Published: February 28, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Southwest Airlines Co. ("Southwest Airlines" or "the Company") (NYSE:LUV) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
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The Schall Law Firm Invites Shareholders With Losses In Southwest Airlines Co. To Join A Securities Fraud Investigation
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2025 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Southwest Airlines Co. ("Southwest Airlines" or "the Company") (NYSE:LUV) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
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Southwest Airlines employees fear it's becoming just any other airline: Big job cuts eat away at its culture, they say.
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative
Southwest Airlines has been known for its affordable flights and fun personality since 1971. The airline laid off 15% of its headquarters staff in February, the first mass layoff in company history.
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US FAA opens probe into close call involving Southwest jet at Chicago Midway
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
A Southwest Airlines jet was forced to abort a landing at Chicago Midway on Tuesday after a business jet entered the runway without authorization, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
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Southwest Airlines Co. Is Being Investigated For Securities Law Violations And Investors With Losses Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm
Published: February 20, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2025 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Southwest Airlines Co. ("Southwest Airlines" or "the Company") (NYSE:LUV) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
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Southwest to lay off 15% of corporate staff amid rising Wall Street pressure to slash costs
Published: February 19, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative
In total, 1,750 jobs will be affected, including 11 senior leadership positions, as the carrier strives to build a "leaner and more agile organization" under its transformational plan.
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Southwest Airlines Could Fly High On Demand Growth, But Needs To Improve Margins
Published: February 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest Airlines gets its prior hold rating from 2023 reaffirmed. Key positive factors are expected air travel growth in 2025, new global airline partnerships, an investment-grade credit rating, and low debt. Its gross and net income margins could use improvement compared to peers, as well as its dividend growth trend.
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Southwest layoffs: LUV stock price rises as airline slashes corporate workforce in ‘transformational plan'
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Positive
Southwest Airlines has announced that it will lay off 15% of its employees in an effort to reduce costs and maximize its efficiencies. Here's what you need to know about Southwest's layoffs and how employees and fliers will be impacted.
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Southwest Airlines cuts 15% of corporate jobs
Published: February 18, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative
CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports on the latest job cuts in the airline industry.
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LUV Plans to Lay Off 15% of Workforce to Achieve Cost Efficiency
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Southwest Airlines intends to cut 15% of its corporate workforce by the second quarter of 2025-end, as part of its cost-cutting initiative, aiming for $210 million in savings by 2025.
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Southwest Airlines Stock Rises After Company Starts First-Ever Mass Layoff Plan
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Shares of Southwest Airlines (LUV) rose in premarket trading Tuesday after the carrier said it plans to cut 15% of its corporate workforce, eliminating about 1,750 jobs in the first large layoffs in its 53-year history.
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Southwest Airlines is cutting 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoff. Read the CEO's full memo to employees.
Published: February 17, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative
Southwest Airlines is cutting 15% of its corporate workforce, or 1,750 employees, the carrier said. They're the first major layoffs in Southwest's 53-year history and come amid profitability woes.
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Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of corporate jobs as part of cost-saving plan
Published: February 17, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
Southwest Airlines said on Monday it would cut about 15% of corporate jobs, or about 1,750 roles, as the U.S. budget carrier looks to reduce costs and streamline its organizational structure.
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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