Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 19.40B +14.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 28.88B +4.7% |
| Net Income | 817.00M +49.4% |
| EPS | 1.53 +72.4% |
| Shares Out | 488.77M |
| PE Ratio | 26.03 |
| Forward PE | 14.39 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (1.81%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Volume | 7,906,858 |
| Open | 37.67 |
| Previous Close | 37.35 |
| Day's Range | 37.44 - 40.09 |
| 52-Week Range | 28.98 - 55.11 |
| Beta | 1.11 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 45.25 (+13.98%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 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 $45.25, which is an increase of 13.98% from the latest price.
News
Southwest call volume above normal and directionally bullish
Bullish option flow detected in Southwest (LUV) with 8,869 calls trading, 1.2x expected, and implied vol increasing almost 2 points to 51.84%. Jun-26 42.5 calls and Jun-26 45 calls are…
Warren Buffett Once Said Airlines Were 'A Bottomless Pit' But Berkshire Hathaway Just Invested $2.65B in Delta—What's Changed?
Warren Buffett famously thought investing in airlines was a bad idea after getting burned. Berkshire Hathaway investors undoubtedly hope Greg Abel has better luck.
Rival Airlines Are Carving Up Spirit's Routes and Airport Slots
Budget carriers like Breeze, Allegiant and Frontier are swooping in on Spirit's former routes as well as circling its valuable takeoff and landing slots at bigger airports.
Spirit's Big Fail: Oversized Planes Are Breaking Low-Cost Airlines
After Spirit Airlines vanished from the skies, its not-quite-sudden collapse raised questions about why the successful low-cost model, born in the U.S. airline industry, is failing.
This is how much airlines pay to fuel passenger jets as oil tops $100 a barrel — and what it means for ticket prices
The price to fill commercial jetliners has nearly doubled as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. It costs about $340,000 to fully fuel an Airbus A380, an increase of about 61% from pre-war levels.
A cross-country Southwest flight's windshield cracked at 37,000 feet and forced a diversion
A Southwest flight from Albuquerque to Baltimore diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The airline and the FAA said the diversion was due to a cracked windshield.
Southwest Airlines Co. Transcript: AGM 2026
The meeting confirmed quorum and presented three proposals, all of which passed by majority vote. No questions were raised by shareholders, and final results will be reported on Form 8-K.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 189th QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
DALLAS, May 7, 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 Jun...
'HEY CONGRESS, YOU SCREWED US': Airlines for America CEO BLASTS political games
Airlines for America President and CEO Chris Sununu discusses the European jet fuel shortage, TSA staffing issues, recent air traffic close calls and more on 'Varney & Co.'
Airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in month after Iran war started, U.S. government says
U.S. airlines spent more than $5 billion on jet fuel in March than they did in February, U.S. government data released Wednesday show. The spike came after the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran began, effec...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES RANKED FIRST BY JD POWER IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AMONG ECONOMY TRAVELERS FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Customer-Driven Changes Recognized with Award-Winning Satisfaction DALLAS, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been named #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Economy Passe...
Southwest weighs hiring Spirit Airlines mechanics ahead of Boeing MAX 7 arrival
Southwest Airlines has expressed interest in hiring some aircraft mechanics from now-defunct Spirit Airlines, a union official said on Monday, as the U.S. low-cost carrier prepares to take Boeing's n...
How Spirit Airlines' demise will benefit rivals — and raise airfares even more
Airlines have wasted no time in beefing up their schedules in the wake of Spirit Airlines' collapse. Carriers are competing for Spirit's routes and gates.
Airlines work to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses
United, Delta, JetBlue and Southwest are capping ticket prices for Spirit customers who now need to rebook canceled flights. Rivals are also offering free seats to help Spirit employees get home.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PREPARED TO ASSIST SPIRIT AIRLINES' CUSTOMERS FACING TRAVEL DISRUPTION
DALLAS, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is prepared to assist travelers affected by disruptions related to Spirit Airlines' cessation of operations. Customers holding Sp...
Unusually active option classes on open April 30th
Unusual total active option classes on open include: PBF Energy (PBF), Southwest (LUV), Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares (SOXS), Mara Holdings (MARA), Eli Lilly (LLY), BlackBerry (BB), – US...
Japan's ANA, JAL say Middle East war lifts fuel costs, no immediate supply issues
Japan's two biggest airlines, ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines (JAL), said on Thursday the Middle East conflict is keeping fuel costs elevated and the outlook uncertain.
Iran war, jet fuel concerns cloud airlines' summer holiday plans
European airlines are facing their biggest challenge since the COVID-19 pandemic as the Iran war pushes up jet fuel prices and buffets travel through the Middle East, casting a shadow over the summe...
Airlines will have a hard time making profits as jet fuel increases, expert says
Jeffries MD and senior equity research analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu discusses defense stocks amid the Iranian conflict on 'Making Money.'
Southwest flight attendant receives almost $1M in damages following ruling
Following a victory at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Southwest (LUV) Airlines flight attendant Charlene Carter has now received almost $1M in damages in her federal case against both…
U.S. airlines are hiking fares — and travelers keep booking
Airlines are forecasting big revenue jumps in the second quarter and for revenue to cover fuel costs as the year progresses. Jet fuel prices have doubled in some places since the first U.S.-Israel str...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICA250 AND UNVEILS INDEPENDENCE ONE IN CELEBRATION OF GIVING PEOPLE THE FREEDOM TO FLY FOR 55 YEARS
Airline also introduces up to $250,000 'We Serve Together' grant for Employees and nonprofits they serve DALLAS, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrates the 250th ...