Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)

NYSE: LUV · Real-Time Price · USD
49.89
-0.75 (-1.48%)
At close: Feb 25, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
49.82
-0.07 (-0.15%)
After-hours: Feb 25, 2026, 7:48 PM EST
Market Cap24.51B +33.4%
Revenue (ttm)28.06B +2.1%
Net Income441.00M -5.2%
EPS0.79 +5.0%
Shares Out 491.32M
PE Ratio62.98
Forward PE11.80
Dividend$0.72 (1.44%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 12, 2026
Volume8,248,523
Open50.71
Previous Close50.64
Day's Range49.40 - 50.80
52-Week Range23.82 - 55.11
Beta1.11
AnalystsHold
Price Target46.19 (-7.42%)
Earnings DateJan 28, 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 18 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $46.19, which is a decrease of -7.42% from the latest price.

Price Target
$46.19
(-7.42% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Airline Stocks Get a Lift. Winter Snowstorm Impact Shows Signs of Easing.

While signs of a winter storm were abating Tuesday morning, it is continuing to wreak havoc for passengers and airports.

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1 day ago - Barrons

Billionaire Paul Singer Just Trimmed Southwest Airlines Holding After A 75% Gain — What Does He See Now?

Billionaire hedge fund investor Paul Singer just began cashing in on one of his biggest winning bets: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV).

Other symbols: LUV
1 day ago - Benzinga

Snowstorm hits airline stocks as total flight cancellations top 5,300

Airline stocks are taking a hit as a major Northeast snowstorm is leading to thousands of flight cancellations.

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2 days ago - Market Watch

LUV & DLTR Upgrades, DG Downgrade, PANW Cut Into Earnings

Diane King Hall turns to the market movers kicking off trading action to start the short week, including a Southwest Airlines (LUV) upgrade from UBS. Redburn has varying views on the discount retailer...

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8 days ago - Schwab Network

Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages Southwest Airlines Co. Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your right...

Other symbols: LUV
13 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: McDonald's Arching Toward 50K

McDonald's (MCD) delivered its best quarter of the year, with Q4 global comparable sales up 5.7% and U.S. comps rising 6.8%. Apple (AAPL) was the only smartphone brand to grow China sales in January, ...

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13 days ago - Seeking Alpha

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BRINGS STARLINK ULTRA-FAST WIFI ONBOARD

The fastest WiFi in the sky takes off on Southwest this summer1 DALLAS, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  Southwest Airlines Co.  (NYSE: LUV) is taking inflight connectivity to new heights with Starlink....

Other symbols: LUV
14 days ago - PRNewsWire

20 stocks of companies that delivered a double dose of growth this earnings season

Companies in the S&P 500 achieving double-digit sales growth while improving profit margins include Palantir, Micron, Boeing and Alphabet.

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14 days ago - Market Watch

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES REALIGNMENT OF BOARD SIZE

DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that Directors David Cush and Gregg Saretsky have informed the Company that they are stepping off the Board effecti...

Other symbols: LUV
15 days ago - PRNewsWire

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 188th QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

DALLAS, Feb. 5, 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 Ma...

Other symbols: LUV
20 days ago - PRNewsWire

Artisan Global Value Fund Q4 2025 Portfolio Activity

Artisan Global Value Fund Q4 2025 Portfolio Activity

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22 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Other symbols: LUV
27 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Southwest shares soar on fourfold profit-jump forecast as assigned seating kicks in

Southwest Airlines' move to end open seating—a feature in place since the 1970s—came into effect this week, and while some loyalists and long-time customers have lamented the change, investors have gi...

Other symbols: LUV
27 days ago - Invezz

Why Southwest Airlines' stock is soaring toward its best day in 17 years

Shares of Southwest Airlines rose more than 15% Thursday as investors cheered the airline's new era of assigned seating — and the opportunity for upsells.

Other symbols: LUV
27 days ago - Market Watch

Southwest Airlines Surges Nearly 15%, Passes 52-Week High After Strong Q4 Results

Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV) shares soared on Thursday following the release of fourth-quarter earnings and a conference call.

Other symbols: LUV
27 days ago - Benzinga

Southwest CEO on end of open-seating policy

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan told CNBC on Thursday the airline's shift to assigned seats, extra legroom options and different fare choices are driving positive momentum for the carrier, adding th...

Other symbols: LUV
27 days ago - CNBC Television

Southwest Now Charges for Seats. Next Stop: Quadrupling Profit

The airline says its new economic model is critical to catch industry rivals, even if passengers have to pay more.

Other symbols: LUV
27 days ago - WSJ

Southwest: Solid Q4 Results And Guidance, But Shares Appear Fully Valued

Southwest Airlines is rated a sell due to valuation concerns, execution risks, and opportunity costs versus peers like Alaska Air Group. LUV's 2026 guidance targets adjusted EPS of at least $4, but th...

Other symbols: LUV
27 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Southwest says assigned seats will make it more profitable this year, as stock rallies

Southwest's five-decade era of open seating ended on Tuesday.

Other symbols: LUV
4 weeks ago - Market Watch

Southwest Forecasts Profit Surge as Assigned-Seating Flights Take Off

The airline gave guidance for adjusted earnings per share this year to increase to $4 a share for 2026. That is up from 93 cents a share last year.

Other symbols: LUV
4 weeks ago - WSJ

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS; EXPECTS STRONG 2026 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FROM BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

2025 net income $441 million / $0.79 EPS; adjusted net income1 $512 million / $0.93 adjusted EPS1,2 2025 adjusted EBIT1,3 $574 million and above prior guidance of $500 million Guiding 2026 adjusted EP...

Other symbols: LUV
4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Southwest Airlines forecasts surge in 2026 profits after new seat, bag fees take hold

Southwest Airlines replaced its quirky open seating this week after 54 years with assigned seats for passengers. The carrier has overhauled its half-century business model with other major changes lik...

Other symbols: LUV
4 weeks ago - CNBC

Southwest Airlines Ended Its Decades Long Open-Seating Policy – Here's What Travelers Think

Southwest Airlines ended its open-seating policy that has set it apart from its competitors for more that five decades. It replaced it with assigned seats, making the one-time outlier among airlines m...

Other symbols: LUV
4 weeks ago - CNBC

Southwest ends open seating after 54 years. Here's what the last flight was like

Southwest Airlines ended its open-seating policy after 54 years and has started assigning seats to passengers. The airline's executives say customers sought the change and touted the financial benefit...

Other symbols: LUV
4 weeks ago - CNBC

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO DISCUSS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON JANUARY 29, 2026

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. Details are as follows: Whe...

Other symbols: LUV
4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire