Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 20.59B +20.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.07B +9.5% |
| Net Income | 837.00M +113.5% |
| EPS | 1.60 +140.2% |
| Shares Out | 489.21M |
| PE Ratio | 26.36 |
| Forward PE | 11.09 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (1.71%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Volume | 7,720,530 |
| Open | 42.75 |
| Previous Close | 41.77 |
| Day's Range | 41.63 - 43.20 |
| 52-Week Range | 29.26 - 55.11 |
| Beta | 1.12 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 49.83 (+18.42%) |
| 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 25 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $49.83, which is an increase of 18.42% from the latest price.
News
US says new air traffic control system will prevent future disruptions
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a massive telecom outage that disrupted thousands of flights Monday will not occur again with a new modern resilient air traffic control system.
Friday's First Moves: LUV & ETSY Upgrades, ABNB Price Target Hike
Redburn is no longer in the bear camp for Southwest Airlines (LUV) after it issued an upgrade to neutral. Airbnb (ABNB) sees a price target hike from Citizens.
Major airlines cut flights as higher jet fuel prices hit carriers
Executives at American, United and Southwest said higher fuel costs are squeezing airlines, though resilient travel demand has helped offset some of the pressure.
Southwest Airlines Co. Transcript: Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference
Recent initiatives have driven record revenue growth, especially in business travel, while new product offerings like lounges and Starlink Wi-Fi are expanding customer appeal. Financial performance is strong, with EBIT targets on track and significant cost savings identified, supported by operational reliability and ongoing technology investments.
FROM FALL GETAWAYS TO SPRING BREAKS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES' WEEK OF WOW DELIVERS DEALS ON TRAVEL
Planning a trip just got easier with discounts across the travel experience DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launches the Week of WOW, one of the carrier's bi...
Airline Stocks Are Struggling. That Makes This One a Long-Term Buy.
Airline stocks have been under pressure in recent months and face a challenging winter ahead as jet fuel prices remain high.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO PRESENT AT THE MORGAN STANLEY 14TH ANNUAL LAGUNA CONFERENCE
DALLAS, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Tom Doxey will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 14th Ann...
Southwest to launch first-ever airport lounges to lure premium travelers — here are the first 4 locations
Southwest said it was partnering with JPMorgan and will roll out a new Chase-issued co-branded credit card in 2027.
Southwest to debut airport lounges in four cities, with more to come
Southwest Airlines said its first airport lounges will open next year in Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Honolulu; and Nashville, Tennessee. The carrier is partnering with Chase on the effort and said custo...
Southwest to launch first-ever airport lounges to broaden premium appeal
Southwest Airlines on Wednesday unveiled plans to open its first-ever airport lounges, as the carrier steps up efforts to attract higher-spending premium travelers and diversify revenue streams.
Southwest Airlines' First-Ever Lounges to Debut in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville; with at Least Seven More Planned
Southwest lounge network represents the latest step in elevating the Customer Experience DALLAS, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today unveils plans for its first-ever...
Southwest Airlines Jumps Into the Airport Lounge Competition
Four initial lounges are being built as the airline hopes to lure fliers to a new high-end credit card it plans to launch next year.
Southwest Airlines Appoints Jason Liberty and Varun Krishna to Board of Directors
DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced Jason Liberty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, Chief Executive ...
Southwest Airlines is courting business travelers with a new offering: Here's everything you can get out of it
Are you taking a business trip anytime soon? Southwest Airlines might have just made your life easier.
BRING A PLUS ONE ALONG FOR THE RIDE WITH THE SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMPANION PASS
Sharing adventures with a friend is just one qualifying roundtrip flight away DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today launches a special promotional Companion Pas...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DELIVERS MORE FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL WITH NEW BENEFITS AND BOOKING OPTIONS
New Business Priority product and NDC solutions give businesses greater flexibility and choice throughout the journey DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today anno...
Why flights are so expensive and will likely stay that way
Airlines expect airfare to stay high this year, even if fuel prices drop. Airfare is up more than 26% in June compared with a year earlier, but executives said customers are still buying tickets.
Loyalists may miss the old Southwest. Wall Street loves the new one.
Southwest Airlines is in the middle of major makeover that has angered some of its most loyal fans. On Wall Street, however, the changes are landing much better.
Airlines are still willing to bet on Boeing, and the biggest aviation show of the year proves it
Boeing narrowly beat Airbus in the order tally at the Farnborough Airshow. It's a key signal that Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, is turning the American planemaker around.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 190th QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
DALLAS, July 30, 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 S...
US targets $2.2 billion in rebates to airlines that retrofit planes over wireless interference
Major U.S. airlines will need to retrofit planes by the end of 2030 to address potential wireless interference after a new auction of wireless spectrum, but the carriers will be eligible for as much...
Fuel swings turn US airline earnings forecasts into moving targets
A rapid rise in jet fuel prices is forcing U.S. airlines to rewrite earnings expectations, exposing how quickly higher fuel costs can outpace revenue gains from strong travel demand.
Southwest Airlines put Texas jet fuel on a boat to LA for the first time amid supply worries
Southwest Airlines sent a barge with 12.6 million gallons of jet fuel through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles this spring in case of fuel shortages. This year's jump in fuel costs has eaten into airli...
Thursday's Morning Movers: RTX & LMT Jump, IBM & Airlines Lose Altitude After Earnings
Diane King Hall touches on the top earnings moving markets after Thursday's opening bell. RTX Corp. (RTX) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) added muscle to the defense trade while Southwest Airlines (LUV) and...
Southwest Airlines Co. Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Record Q2 results featured 120% EPS growth, record revenues, and strong customer engagement, driven by transformation initiatives and diversified revenue streams. Guidance for 2026 EPS was updated to $3.25–$4.25, with robust demand and disciplined cost control supporting margin expansion.