Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)

NYSE: LUV · Real-Time Price · USD
48.43
-0.79 (-1.61%)
At close: Jul 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
48.30
-0.13 (-0.27%)
After-hours: Jul 10, 2026, 7:57 PM EDT
Market Cap23.67B +32.5%
Revenue (ttm)28.88B +4.7%
Net Income817.00M +49.4%
EPS1.53 +72.4%
Shares Out 488.77M
PE Ratio31.75
Forward PE14.49
Dividend$0.72 (1.49%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 11, 2026
Volume4,913,930
Open48.81
Previous Close49.22
Day's Range48.00 - 49.16
52-Week Range28.98 - 55.11
Beta1.12
AnalystsHold
Price Target50.66 (+4.61%)
Earnings DateJul 22, 2026

About LUV

Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and internationally. It also provides Rapid Rewards loyalty program; SWABIZ, an online booking tool; and inflight entertainment platform that includes movies-on-demand live and on-demand television, flight tracker, and additional curated content, as well as a variety of premium snacks and coffee. In addition, the company offers ancillary services, such as in-flight purchases, baggage fees, EarlyBird Check-In, a... [Read more]

Industry Airlines
Founded 1967
Employees 72,790
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol LUV
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Southwest Airlines Co.'s revenue was $28.06 billion, an increase of 2.11% compared to the previous year's $27.48 billion. Earnings were $441.00 million, a decrease of -5.16%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 25 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $50.66, which is an increase of 4.61% from the latest price.

Price Target
$50.66
(4.61% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Airline Earnings Are Cleared for Takeoff

Stocks were in a heavily risk-off mood Wednesday as oil prices surged. The crucial tech slice of the market looks set to rebound despite continued fighting between the U.S. and Iran. Traders seem to b...

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2 days ago - WSJ

Iran conflict flare-up awakens bears in airline stocks, but there's one big catch

The U.S. Global Jets ETF is down 4% Wednesday, extending a two-day decline after challenging all-time highs last week.

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3 days ago - CNBC

US airlines' spent over $6 billion on monthly fuel in May amid Iran war — up 84% from year ago

The latest government data reveals that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026.

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4 days ago - New York Post

Southwest price target raised to $55 from $44 at Susquehanna

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $55 from $44 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm said they see a…

4 days ago - TheFly

Jet-Fuel Prices Have Plunged but Aren't Resulting in Much Lower Fares

Carriers see travelers continuing to pay up—and aren't rushing to bring back flights and routes trimmed during oil's surge.

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5 days ago - WSJ

Southwest price target raised to $65 from $60 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analyst Ravi Shanker raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $65 from $60 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. A quarter that threatened to…

5 days ago - TheFly

Southwest price target raised to $60 from $55 at Raymond James

Raymond James raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $60 from $55 and keeps a Strong Buy rating on the shares. The price target update reflects a moderated…

5 days ago - TheFly

Southwest price target raised to $53 from $47 at TD Cowen

TD Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $53 from $47 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in…

9 days ago - TheFly

Southwest price target raised to $45 from $40 at BofA

BofA raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $45 from $40 and keeps an Underperform rating on the shares. Driven by strong demand trends and significantly lower fuel…

10 days ago - TheFly

U.S. airline stocks are soaring as cheaper jet fuel and insatiable demand set up a summer boom

U.S. airlines' stocks are flying high as jet-fuel prices fall and Americans continue to take to the skies, with shares of United Airlines and Delta Air Lines zooming toward fresh records on Tuesday.

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
11 days ago - Market Watch

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA

Airline celebrates with new Independence One tracking, trading cards, and festive celebrations DALLAS, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and FlightAware are making it ea...

11 days ago - PRNewsWire

After Deadly D.C. Crash, FAA Moves Toward Sweeping Aircraft-Technology Mandate

Federal aviation regulators are preparing to mandate the use of technology that would help pilots see nearby aircraft.

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11 days ago - WSJ

Tuesday's Morning Movers: Bank Downgrades, Airline PT Hikes, AVAV Earnings Surge

Diane King Hall talks about this morning's top movers by highlighting Oppenheimer's downgrades on Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), Morgan Stanley (MS) and Goldman Sachs (GS). Wells Fargo raised i...

Other symbols: AALAVAVBACCGSMS
11 days ago - Schwab Network

Southwest price target raised to $50 from $44 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo analyst Christian Wetherbee raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $50 from $44 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm is taking…

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11 days ago - TheFly

Southwest Airlines Stock (LUV) Slips on Route Cuts

Southwest Airlines stock was down on Monday alongside news of route cuts.

12 days ago - TipRanks

Southwest price target raised to $55 from $44 at Citi

Citi raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $55 from $44 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares as part of a Q2 earnings preview for the…

15 days ago - TheFly

Southwest price target raised to $65 from $56 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $65 from $56 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the airlines space as…

16 days ago - TheFly

US airline stocks rise as oil retreats to pre-Iran war levels

U.S. airline stocks rose 3% ​to 7% on Wednesday after crude prices fell to their lowest since ‌before the Iran war, raising hopes that pressure on carriers' earnings could ease, though the benefits ar...

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
17 days ago - Reuters

Southwest price target raised to $61 from $53 at UBS

UBS analyst Atul Maheswari raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $61 from $53 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The Q2 report is likely to…

18 days ago - TheFly

Nearly 30 Years Of Data Show The Best Time To Buy Airline Stocks Is Right After This Happens

Last Monday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the 21-mile chokepoint through which roughly 20% of the world's oil suppl...

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19 days ago - Forbes

Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

Airlines stand to save billions of dollars on jet fuel after an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil prices lower, but passengers are unlikely to see immediate relief as tight ​capacity may allow car...

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
19 days ago - Reuters

Southwest partners with AWS as preferred cloud provider

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AMZN) as its preferred cloud provider to modernize its technology foundation and evolve how the airline operates, builds, and is…

Other symbols: AMZN
24 days ago - TheFly

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PARTNERS WITH AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS) TO ACCELERATE AI CAPABILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION

Southwest to transition to a cloud-based, AI-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028 NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS)...

Other symbols: AMZN
24 days ago - PRNewsWire

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES HITS A HIGH NOTE: 15 YEARS OF LIVE AT 35 CELEBRATED WITH PLAIN WHITE T'S AT 35,000 FEET

Band returns to the skies performing hit song "Hey There Delilah" in a nostalgic nod to the program's beginnings during the airline's 55 th year of service DALLAS, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southw...

25 days ago - PRNewsWire

Tuesday's Morning Movers: PLAY Plunges, Cruise Line & Airline PT Hikes

Diane King Hall discusses this morning's moving stocks at the opening bell, starting with Dave & Buster's (PLAY) plunge after a double miss on earnings. Diane also highlights Citigroup raising cruise ...

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25 days ago - Schwab Network