Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 21.00B +12.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 28.88B +4.7% |
| Net Income | 817.00M +49.4% |
| EPS | 1.53 +72.4% |
| Shares Out | 488.77M |
| PE Ratio | 27.14 |
| Forward PE | 14.69 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (1.67%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,923,730 |
| Open | 40.83 |
| Previous Close | 41.40 |
| Day's Range | 40.83 - 43.34 |
| 52-Week Range | 28.98 - 55.11 |
| Beta | 1.16 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 45.64 (+6.21%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 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]
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 25 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $45.64, which is an increase of 6.21% from the latest price.
News
Southwest put volume heavy and directionally bearish
Bearish flow noted in Southwest (LUV) with 1,811 puts trading, or 1.7x expected. Most active are 6/12 weekly 42 puts and Jan-27 22.5 puts, with total volume in those strikes…
Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi
Global airlines' push to attract premium customers is making fast in-flight Wi-Fi an increasingly important perk, turning a once-patchy paid service into an emerging battleground between Elon Musk's S...
Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines
The fuel shock hitting U.S. airlines is doing more than squeezing margins — it is widening a product gap that may take years to close, as stronger carriers keep investing in lounges, premium seating, ...
Southwest begins interline partnership with Singapore Airlines
Southwest (LUV) and Singapore Airlines have partnered to offer travelers around the globe single-ticket journeys to and from the United States, connecting to places where Southwest and Singapore Airli...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BEGINS INTERLINE PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have partnered to offer travelers around the globe single-ticket journeys to and from the U...
US jet fuel output hits record as Iran war doubled prices in March, EIA says
U.S. production of jet fuel has likely hit record levels after prices doubled in March due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in its ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel, the Energy Informat...
Airlines find the grass isn't always greener with new engines
Airline CEOs said at the industry's largest annual gathering in Rio de Janeiro that more fuel-efficient engines have fallen short of availability and reliability standards. That means carriers have to...
SAY WOW TO DISCOUNT TRAVEL: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DELIVERS WEEK OF DEALS ON FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, AND VACATIONS
Book an adventure for less and earn more Rapid Rewards® points for future travel DALLAS, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launches the Week of WOW, one of the carrier's...
US airlines fuel costs soared in April to $6.5 billion
U.S. passenger airlines' fuel costs jumped 78% in April to nearly $6.5 billion over the same month last year as the conflict in the Middle East has sharply driven up fuel costs, the U.S. Transp...
United, Other Airline Stocks Are Getting Hit by Oil Prices and a Sector-Wide Warning
Fuel costs are expected to rise around $100 billion this year, hitting airline profits.
Southwest remains focused on Boeing’s MAX 7 despite delay, Reuters says
Southwest Airlines (LUV) remains focused on Boeing’s (BA) MAX family despite the delays to the 737 MAX 7 in order to reduce risk, Rajesh Kumar Singh of Reuters reports, citing…
Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war
The global airline industry nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing conflict in the Middle East that has driven up fuel costs, disrupted key air corridors and exposed the fragility ...
IATA Director on Air Transport Stagflation & Challenges
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director Willie Walsh speaks on the stagflation & challenges for the industry air transport industry.
IATA Director Willie Walsh on Rising Cost of Jet Fuel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director Willie Walsh speaks on how the cost of jet fuel will provide an incentive for refineries to increase production.
Southwest sticks with Boeing as MAX 7 delay pushes service to 2027
Southwest Airlines expects Boeing's long-delayed 737 MAX 7 to enter revenue service in 2027 and remains focused on the MAX family rather than adding another aircraft type to reduce risk, Chief Operat...
Did Southwest Airlines Co. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible...
Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit
Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the pandemic, with the Iran war driving up jet fuel costs, forcing f...
Airlines Called Sustainable Fuel the Future. When an Energy Crisis Broke Out, Barely Any Was Around.
While soaring kerosene prices are pushing carriers to their limits, a sustainable option makes up just a fraction of the fuel used for flights
Southwest price target raised to $60 from $55 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $60 from $55 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Airlines urge Trump administration not to curb international flights in feud over 'sanctuary cities'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News this week that if “radical left Democrats” aren't allowing the government to “enforce federal laws
Southwest walks back a plus-size passenger policy that landed it in the hot seat
Southwest Airlines revised its "customer of size" policy to offer free extra seats. The change comes after backlash over the way its previous policy was enforced.
Yes, Airfares Are Rising—But Airline Executives Say That Isn't Stopping You From Flying
Oil prices are high. Airfares are high.
Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights
A shutdown could also imperil billions of dollars in imported cargo like pharmaceuticals and semiconductor chips.