Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 19.32B +11.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.07B +9.5% |
| Net Income | 837.00M +113.5% |
| EPS | 1.60 +140.2% |
| Shares Out | 489.21M |
| PE Ratio | 24.74 |
| Forward PE | 12.63 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (1.82%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Volume | 5,609,749 |
| Open | 40.91 |
| Previous Close | 40.83 |
| Day's Range | 39.45 - 41.25 |
| 52-Week Range | 29.26 - 55.11 |
| Beta | 1.15 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 49.18 (+24.51%) |
| 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 "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $49.18, which is an increase of 24.51% from the latest price.
News
Southwest price target lowered to $52 from $53 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $52 from $53 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Airline sentiment faces limited near-term upside amid macro and…
Southwest Airlines is introducing unlimited Companion Pass trips as part of a major loyalty overhaul
Your next ticket on Southwest Airlines might come with an unexpected perk: a free ticket for a friend to join you.
Boeing Stock (NYSE:BA) Gains as Southwest Considers Buy
Aerospace stock Boeing ($BA) has made some solid deals recently, and there is a new report out suggesting that another one may be in the making. Southwest Airlines ($LUV) is…
Southwest revamps loyalty program with new premium tiers
Southwest Airlineshas revamped its 2027 loyalty program to include multiple tiers, it said on Thursday, as the carrier looks to enhance benefits and reward its affluent travelers.
Southwest announces new loyalty program benefits
Southwest (LUV) Airlines announced what it calls “the next evolution of its award-winning Rapid Rewards program,” stating that it is “making the loyalty program more rewarding for Customers throughout...
MORE TO LOVE FROM RAPID REWARDS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EXPANDS REWARDS, REDEMPTION, AND MEMBER BENEFITS
New loyalty program benefits, expanded redemption options, premium experiences, and fleetwide Starlink connectivity bring more value to Rapid Rewards DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Ai...
Southwest is overhauling its frequent flyer program. Here's what's changing
Southwest Airlines is replacing its two tiers of elite frequent flyer status with silver, gold and platinum levels, similar to other carriers. The carrier will scrap its current status tiers, A-List a...
IT woes hit Southwest Airlines, causing long lines and forcing staff to check passengers in old-school
Southwest Airlines flights were temporarily grounded Friday after a widespread computer outage knocked out the "IT backbone" for a number of major airlines – causing havoc for some fliers.
Southwest eyes Boeing 787 for long-haul flights, Reuters reports
Southwest (LUV) is leaning toward Boeing’s (BA) 787 Dreamliner as its first widebody aircraft to support potential long-haul international expansion, though no final decision has been made and approva...
Southwest Airlines weighs Boeing 787 for long-haul international push, sources say
Southwest Airlines is leaning toward Boeing's 787 Dreamliner as its first widebody jet as it weighs launching long-haul international flights, according to three people familiar with the carrier's fl...
Southwest price target raised to $55 from $54 at Raymond James
Raymond James raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $55 from $54 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Earnings forecasts for U.S. airline are being lowered…
Southwest price target lowered to $45 from $50 at Susquehanna
Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $45 from $50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the…
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES LAUNCHES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND U.S. AIRLINE PLUGIN IN CHATGPT
Customers can discover Southwest destinations and plan flights in an experience powered by OpenAI and Amazon Web Services DALLAS, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) toda...
24th Annual MIT Sloan CFO Summit Features “The Human CFO: Creativity and Judgment” With AT&T, Chevron, Target, Snowflake, and Southwest Airlines
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The MIT Sloan CFO Summit, the nation's preeminent one-day CFO conference, celebrates its 24th anniversary of keynote speakers, panel discussions, on-topic conversati...
Southwest price target lowered to $43 from $45 at BofA
BofA lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $43 from $45 and keeps an Underperform rating on the shares. The firm is adjusting its estimates and price targets…
Why airfare could rise even more, but airline profits won't
U.S. airfares rose 23.4% in August from a year earlier, while Thanksgiving and Christmas fares are also sharply higher. Elevated, volatile jet fuel costs and constrained capacity are giving airlines m...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES INVITES BUSY AMERICANS TO ENTER AIRPLANE MODE AND RECLAIM THEIR TIME
Southwest is turning constant pings and burnout into over 185 million reasons to take a vacation DALLAS, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces a new brand campaign...
Southwest price target lowered to $47 from $48 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $47 from $48 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the airline group…
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO DISCUSS THIRD QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON OCTOBER 22, 2026
DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) will release its third quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Management will di...
Southwest price target lowered to $50 from $60 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital analyst Michael Goldie lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $50 from $60 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of a broader…
Airlines waive flight-change fees ahead of nor'easter
U.S. airlines are assessing the path of a nor'easter that's projected to hit the Northeast U.S. this weekend. United Airlines, American Airlines and JetBlue Airways said they would waive change fees f...
Southwest price target raised to $53 from $49 at UBS
UBS raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $53 from $49 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Airline fundamentals remain mixed but modestly favorable heading into…
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.