Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 22.00B +33.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 31.55B +14.5% |
| Net Income | 1.05B +177.8% |
| EPS | 2.04 +207.1% |
| Shares Out | 489.60M |
| PE Ratio | 22.00 |
| Forward PE | 13.58 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (1.60%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Volume | 3,218,420 |
| Open | 45.47 |
| Previous Close | 45.23 |
| Day's Range | 44.82 - 45.79 |
| 52-Week Range | 31.15 - 55.11 |
| Beta | 1.22 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 50.01 (+11.28%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 21, 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 26 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $50.01, which is an increase of 11.28% from the latest price.
News
Flights Grounded Across US Over Air Traffic Control Problems
US authorities halted flights nationwide due to communication issues affecting air traffic control, an extraordinary action that threatens to disrupt travel across the globe. The Federal Aviation Admi...
BREAKING: FAA issues nationwide ground stop
FOX Business correspondent Grady Trimble reports on the Federal Aviation Administration issuing a nationwide ground stop due to ‘extraordinary circumstances' on ‘Kudlow.'
FAA halts all departing US flights in a rare nationwide ground stop
The FAA ordered all departing flights across the US to stay on the ground until further notice on Friday. An FAA spokesperson pointed to a communications problem at the centers that guide planes betwe...
FAA issues nationwide ground stop citing communication issues with air traffic control
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon after reporting communication problems affecting “multiple” air traffic control centers.
U.S. government grounds all flights across the United States ‘due to extraordinary cirumstances'
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday afternoon that it has grounded all flights across the United States due to “extraordinary circumstances” and issues related to safety.
FAA grounds all airports due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’
Publicly traded companies in the airlines space include Alaska Air (ALK), American Airlines (AAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Frontier Group (ULCC), JetBlue (JBLU), Southwest (LUV), Sun Country Airlines (...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BRINGS LIVE GAMING TO 35,000 FEET, POWERED BY STARLINK
Twitch creators compete and livestream in real time from a Starlink-equipped Southwest aircraft en route to TwitchCon DALLAS, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) brought ...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 191st QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
DALLAS, Nov. 12, 2026 /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 D...
The Big 3: LUV, SNPS, BBY
Acknowledging some volatility in the market before the midterm election, Mike Shorr with @ProsperTradingAcademy states there might be upside potential in Southwest Airlines (LUV). He is holding off on...
Southwest resumed with a Buy at Tigress Financial
Tigress Financial resumed coverage of Southwest (LUV) with a Buy rating and $62 price target AI-enabled efficiencies, fleet modernization, and premium revenue growth should drive accelerating profitab...
As US airlines deploy AI pricing tools, startups help travelers cash in on fare drops
US airlines are turning to artificial intelligence to help maximize revenue from airfares. Now startups are putting AI to work on the other side of the transaction, helping passengers automatically ...
Southwest price target raised to $48 from $47 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $48 from $47 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated Southwest estimates for 3Q26 results,…
As Iran war drags on, airlines pull back on fuel hedges and warn on fares
LONDON/HONG KONG, Oct 28 (Reuters) - With jet fuel prices at roughly double their levels before the Iran war, airlines are growing increasingly reluctant to lock in future fuel costs through new
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES PRICING OF NOTES
DALLAS, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company") today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount...
Southwest price target lowered to $43 from $45 at Susquehanna
Susquehanna lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $43 from $45 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated the company’s model post the Q3…
Southwest price target lowered to $58 from $59 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $58 from $59 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
US airlines favor higher fares over fuller planes as fuel costs squeeze profits
US airlines are increasingly willing to fly with empty seats rather than slash fares simply to fill them, betting that disciplined pricing and flight schedules will help protect profits at a time of ...
Southwest price target raised to $54 from $52 at UBS
UBS analyst Atul Maheswari raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $54 from $52 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Southwest’s Q3 RASM beat and strong…
Southwest says planning 67 new aircraft delivieries, 60 retirements for the year
10:16 EDT Southwest (LUV) says planning 67 new aircraft delivieries, 60 retirements for the year
Southwest sees unit cost growth moderating y/y from Q4 levels into Q1
10:17 EDT Southwest (LUV) sees unit cost growth moderating y/y from Q4 levels into Q1