Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol LUV
  • Rev/Share 54.3857
  • Book/Share 15.4671
  • PB 3.395
  • Debt/Equity 0.8456
  • CurrentRatio 0.5169
  • ROIC 0.0179

 

  • MktCap 27155813251.0
  • FreeCF/Share -1.6085
  • PFCF -32.7178
  • PE 61.4403
  • Debt/Assets 0.2322
  • DivYield 0.0137
  • ROE 0.0533

 

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

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated LUV TD Cowen -- Hold $42 $50 Jan. 30, 2026
Upgrade LUV BMO Capital Markets Market Perform Outperform -- $57.5 Jan. 30, 2026
Upgrade LUV JP Morgan Underweight Overweight -- $60 Jan. 9, 2026
Initiation LUV Wells Fargo -- Equal Weight -- $45 Dec. 18, 2025
Reiterated LUV TD Cowen -- Hold $31 $42 Dec. 12, 2025
Initiation LUV BMO Capital Markets -- Market Perform -- $43 Dec. 9, 2025
Initiation LUV Citigroup -- Neutral -- $38 Dec. 4, 2025
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

News

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
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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
LUV
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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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 186th QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
LUV
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
LUV
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
LUV
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
LUV
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
LUV
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
LUV
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
LUV
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.
AAL, DAL, JBLU, LUV, UAL
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
LUV
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?
LUV
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
AAL, DAL, JBLU, LUV, UAL
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?
LUV, SKYW
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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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.