Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 19.20B +17.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.07B +9.5% |
| Net Income | 837.00M +113.5% |
| EPS | 1.60 +140.2% |
| Shares Out | 489.21M |
| PE Ratio | 24.58 |
| Forward PE | 10.29 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (1.84%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Volume | 5,380,294 |
| Open | 39.67 |
| Previous Close | 38.69 |
| Day's Range | 39.01 - 39.67 |
| 52-Week Range | 29.26 - 55.11 |
| Beta | 1.12 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 50.13 (+27.75%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 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 $50.13, which is an increase of 27.75% from the latest price.
News
Southwest price target lowered to $58 from $65 at Barclays
Barclays lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $58 from $65 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the airlines group, saying…
Southwest price target lowered to $49 from $56 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $49 from $56 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
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 Stock (LUV) Wings Higher on Plan to Introduce New Airport Lounges
The carrier has traditionally operated as a no frills airline.
Southwest partnering with JPMorgan Chase on airport lounge network
Southwest Airlines (LUV) confirmed plans for its first-ever airport lounge network. “Southwest is partnering with Chase to bring together Southwest’s signature Hospitality and the success of the Chase...
Southwest partnering with JPMorgan on new airport lounges, WSJ reports
Southwest Airlines (LUV) plans to open new airport lounges, in Austin, Baltimore, Nashville and Honolulu to lure fliers to a new high-end credit card it plans to launch next year,…
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 price target lowered to $54 from $60 at Raymond James
Raymond James lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $54 from $60 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Despite higher fuel prices from Middle East tensions,…
Southwest price target lowered to $48 from $53 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $48 from $53 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm adjusted airline targets as part of…
Southwest names Royal Caribbean CEO, Rocket Companies CEO to board
Southwest Airlines (LUV) today announced Jason Liberty, chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean (RCL), and Varun Krishna, CEO, Rocket Companies (RKT), will join the company’s board of directors, effective i...
Southwest names Jason Liberty, Varun Krishna to board of directors
Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced Jason Liberty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), and Varun Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Companies (RKT), will join the c...
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...
Boeing granted amended type certificate for new 737-7 airplane
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing (BA) an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane, clearing it for commercial service, the company confirmed. “Boeing and Southwes...
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...