Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)

NYSE: LUV · Real-Time Price · USD
31.73
-0.85 (-2.61%)
At close: Jun 13, 2025, 4:00 PM
31.79
+0.06 (0.17%)
After-hours: Jun 13, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
-2.61%
Market Cap 18.08B
Revenue (ttm) 27.58B
Net Income (ttm) 547.00M
Shares Out 569.87M
EPS (ttm) 0.88
PE Ratio 35.87
Forward PE 20.26
Dividend $0.72 (2.27%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jun 18, 2025
Volume 12,156,126
Open 31.66
Previous Close 32.58
Day's Range 31.40 - 32.45
52-Week Range 23.58 - 36.12
Beta 1.23
Analysts Hold
Price Target 30.73 (-3.15%)
Earnings Date Jul 24, 2025

About LUV

Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2024, the company operated a total fleet of 803 Boeing 737 aircraft; and served 117 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as ten near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. It al... [Read more]

Industry Airlines
Sector Industrials
Founded 1967
Employees 72,450
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol LUV
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Southwest Airlines Co.'s revenue was $27.48 billion, an increase of 5.34% compared to the previous year's $26.09 billion. Earnings were $465.00 million, a change of 0.00%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 15 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $30.73, which is a decrease of -3.15% from the latest price.

Price Target
$30.73
(-3.15% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Airline stocks take a beating as the Israel-Iran conflict gives consumers another reason not to travel

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.

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
1 day ago - Market Watch

United and Carnival Stocks Fall After Israel Hits Iran's Nuclear and Military Sites

Israel's attack on Iran sparks concerns about global oil and gas supplies.

1 day ago - Barrons

Airline stocks tumble after Israel strikes on Iran

European airline stocks tumbled in early trading on Friday after Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran, which pushed the oil price up by 7% and ignited a rush out of risk assets.

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
1 day ago - Reuters

Airlines Face Uncertainty On Cuba Routes Amid New Trump Visa Policy

President Donald Trump has published a new proclamation restricting immigrant and non-immigrant visas for foreign nationals of certain countries considered high risk. While many countries impacted by ...

Other symbols: AALDALUAL
7 days ago - Forbes

MILE HIGH GROWTH IN DENVER: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CARGO CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW FACILITY OFFERING INCREASED CAPACITY

Southwest Cargo nearly doubles its Denver footprint to support the airline's long-term vision DALLAS , June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrated the grand opening of i...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) TD Cowen Future of Consumers Conference - (Transcript)

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) TD Cowen Future of Consumers Conference Call June 4, 2025 11:45 AM ET Company Participants Tom Doxey - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Thomas John Fi...

10 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Airlines must ink long-term deals on greener fuels to boost volumes: Bayer exec

Airlines need to reach long-term agreements to buy bigger quantities of sustainable aviation fuel if they want to boost global volumes of the lower-emission fuel required for industry climate targets,...

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
10 days ago - Reuters

CHEERS TO 54 YEARS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES LAUNCHES WEEK OF WOW SALE WITH UP TO 50 PERCENT OFF FARES, A CRUISE GIVEAWAY, AND TRAVEL DEALS

Rapid Rewards® Credit Cardmembers can also earn more points on  purchases between June 3 and June 9, 2025 DALLAS , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is celebrating its b...

11 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southwest Airlines to Present at the TD Cowen Future of the Consumer Conference

DALLAS , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the TD Cowen Future of the Consumer Conference. TD Cowen will be webcasting the audio presentation...

11 days ago - PRNewsWire

Airlines, planemakers oppose credit card fee crackdown that could imperil free flight offers

Major airlines said Monday they oppose a new effort to advance legislation that would reduce fees charged by Visa and Mastercard on transactions, saying the bill could force them to stop offering rewa...

Other symbols: AALBADALGEJBLUMAUAL
12 days ago - Reuters

Airline Industry Group Cuts Profit Forecast Amid Economic Uncertainty

The global airline industry is expected to generate in profit this year than previously thought, the International Air Transport Association said Monday.

Other symbols: AALDALUAL
12 days ago - Investopedia

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES FUTURE PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINA AIRLINES

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 ...

12 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southwest CEO says changes like charging for seat bookings and checked bags will make it over $4 billion next year

Southwest Airlines is overhauling its business model, getting rid of its signature "Two bags fly free." The host of changes is expected to generate $4.3 billion, said CEO Bob Jordan.

15 days ago - Business Insider

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) CEO Bob Jordan Hosts Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (Transcript)

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 Ve...

16 days ago - Seeking Alpha

United and JetBlue Form Alliance. It Isn't Why Airline Stocks Are Flying.

The airlines will sell seats on each other's flights, share some loyalty program benefits, and exchange key airport slots.

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
16 days ago - Barrons

Southwest Airlines to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference

DALLAS , May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Southwest Airlines Co.  (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference. Bernstein will be webcasting the audio presentatio...

17 days ago - PRNewsWire

The End of Southwest's ‘Bags Fly Free' Threatens Its On-Time Record

The carrier says it is ready with new tools to keep its operations on track.

17 days ago - WSJ

Southwest to officially start charging for checked bags

It ends a six-decade run of bags flying free. Transcript: After nearly 60 years of service, Southwest Airlines is officially getting rid of something its customers love: free checked bags.

18 days ago - The Street

Southwest Airlines ends era of free checked bags as profit pressures mount

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.

18 days ago - Fox Business

All Bags Will No Longer Fly Free on Southwest Airlines, Starting Tomorrow

Southwest Airlines' (LUV) decades-long "two bags fly free" era is coming to an end tomorrow.

18 days ago - Investopedia

Southwest Airlines Reveals $35 Bag Fee. How to Avoid It—but You'll Have to Be Quick.

The airline is about to bring its ‘bags fly free' policy to an end after 54 years. But there's still time to avoid the fees on your next trip.

18 days ago - Barrons

Southwest Airlines ends free baggage policy, to charge $35 for first bag

Southwest Airlines on Tuesday said it will charge $35 for one checked bag and $45 for the second, except for certain elite customers, bringing an end to the airline's free luggage policy.

18 days ago - Reuters

Southwest Airlines Sets Fee for First Checked Bag at $35

The airline this week will start charging for checked luggage. A second bag will cost $45.

18 days ago - WSJ

Southwest Airlines: The Juice Ain't Worth The Squeeze

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 headwi...

19 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Wolfe Global Transportation and Industrials Conference (Transcript)

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 Unidentifie...

23 days ago - Seeking Alpha