Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 15.15B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 27.48B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 465.00M |
| Shares Out | 592.66M |
| EPS (ttm) | 0.75 |
| PE Ratio | 33.89 |
| Forward PE | 15.83 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (2.82%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Volume | 9,829,496 |
| Open | 26.41 |
| Previous Close | 26.19 |
| Day's Range | 25.19 - 26.46 |
| 52-Week Range | 23.58 - 36.12 |
| Beta | 0.94 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 30.99 (+21.24%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 17 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $30.99, which is an increase of 21.24% from the latest price.
News
Delta Earnings Land Soon. Why They're Key for Airline Stocks and the Economy.
The carrier was one of the first companies to raise the economic alarm last month as it signaled that corporate and consumer confidence was dented in the first quarter due to macroeconomic uncertainty...
Airlines bracing for turbulence as Trump tariffs threaten to hit travel demand
“Bookings from Europe to America are minus 25% for the summer," Accor hotel CEO, Sebastian Bazin said.
Airline stocks have taken a beating, and tariffs aren't even the biggest worry
Airline stocks have been hit particularly hard in the past week, as Wall Street has grown increasingly worried that President Donald Trump's ramped-up tariffs will cause a lot more problems than just ...
Southwest's bag fees and other changes could backfire, Fitch warns
Southwest Airlines last month said it will start charging customers to check bags in May. Fitch warned that the policy change and other moves could weaken Southwest's competitive position.
Don't Mind The Turbulence, These Airline Stocks Are Scheduled For Takeoff
Airlines have been in a flat spin recently, due to macroeconomic turmoil. Certain airlines are growing despite the market outlook, and have advantages in certain areas, including valuations and effici...
Airline stocks fall as consumers pull back on travel spending
On Tuesday investment banking company Jefferies downgraded its rankings on Delta, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Air Canada. This has caused airline stocks to trade significantly lower tod...
Airline Stocks Sink as Waning Demand, Tariff Concerns Threaten Summer Travel
Some carriers have started cutting prices and available seating to mitigate falling demand. But many are holding off on making major cuts in hopes that uncertainty will subside ahead of the peak summe...
US Airline Stocks Slip as Jefferies Downgrades Major Carriers
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.”
Airline stocks slide more as concerns grow over consumers' travel appetite
Airline stocks traded lower Tuesday. Concerns are growing about travel demand, with a decline in spending and consumer confidence.
Stocks on the Move: PVH Pops & Airlines Descend on Downgrade
PVH Corp. (PVH), the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, is back in fashion today as shares pop off of 2-year lows. Diane King Hall dives into the retailer's 4Q earnings beat.
Southwest, Delta, American Catch Downgrades. Why Airline Stocks Are Getting Crushed.
It was a turbulent and ultimately terrible first quarter for airline stocks. The second quarter may not be much better for the industry.
Airline stocks tumbled in March — why that matters for the economy
Investors turned tail on airline stocks in March, amid mounting signs that all the uncertainties surrounding fiscal policy and the economy are finally talking their toll on consumers, and their desire...
Options Trades: LUV and DAL
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...
Southwest Airlines Is Delivering For Investors Again
Southwest Airlines is undergoing significant changes, including product reconfiguration, charging for more checked bags, and adding red-eye flights to boost revenue and schedule competitiveness. Opera...
Why Southwest Airlines Finally Soured on Jet Fuel Hedging
The company, an outlier in the airline industry for its commitment to hedging, says the program got too costly.
Southwest flight cancels takeoff after crew mistook Orlando taxiway for runway
The Federal Aviation Administration said a Southwest Airlines flight at Orlando airport on Thursday aborted takeoff after it mistakenly began to depart on a taxiway rather than the runway.
Southwest's stock is on a roll. This analyst explains why he's no longer bearish.
Melius Research no longer recommends that investors sell Southwest's stock, saying the air carrier has done enough — including adding bag fees and cutting jobs — to turn a corner.
5% Rally in FIVE, CVNA Upgrade, LUV Lifts Off Sell Rating
After retail got beaten down in recent earnings, Five Below (FIVE) managed a rally with a strong beat and guidance. However, Diane King Hall says the store will bump up prices due to tariff impacts.
Southwest jet came within 200 feet of business jet in Chicago near-miss
A Southwest Airlines flight was less than 200 feet behind a business jet when the Southwest pilot aborted the landing and made an emergency maneuver to narrowly avoid a collision at Chicago Midway Air...
4 Turnaround Stocks to Consider – and 2 More to Keep an Eye On
A turnaround stock is a struggling company with a strong makeover plan that can pay off for intrepid investors.
Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest, the last airline freebie in America
Southwest will start charging for checked bags for the first time in its 50 years of flying. Thousands of Southwest customers complained about the loss of the free checked bags.
Spirit Airlines vs Southwest: why 2025 could shake up the skies
Spirit Airlines chief executive Ted Christie says the company is positioned to steal share from its larger rival, Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV), in 2025.
Companies From This Sector Are Lowering Guidance Ahead Of Q1 Earnings Reports
The Q4 2024 earnings season ended on a high note with S&P 500® EPS growing 18.3% YoY. This week, three major airlines issued 8-Ks to lower the previous earnings and sales guidance given in those Q4 re...