Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)

NYSE: LUV · Real-Time Price · USD
48.63
-0.80 (-1.62%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
48.34
-0.29 (-0.60%)
After-hours: Jul 8, 2026, 7:52 PM EDT
Market Cap23.77B +32.9%
Revenue (ttm)28.88B +4.7%
Net Income817.00M +49.4%
EPS1.53 +72.4%
Shares Out 488.77M
PE Ratio31.90
Forward PE14.72
Dividend$0.72 (1.48%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 11, 2026
Volume2,724,489
Open48.36
Previous Close49.43
Day's Range47.67 - 49.47
52-Week Range28.98 - 55.11
Beta1.12
AnalystsHold
Price Target50.66 (+4.18%)
Earnings DateJul 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]

Industry Airlines
Founded 1967
Employees 72,790
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol LUV
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 25 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $50.66, which is an increase of 4.18% from the latest price.

Price Target
$50.66
(4.18% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Iran conflict flare-up awakens bears in airline stocks, but there's one big catch

The U.S. Global Jets ETF is down 4% Wednesday, extending a two-day decline after challenging all-time highs last week.

Other symbols: JETSAALDALJBLUUAL
12 hours ago - CNBC

US airlines' spent over $6 billion on monthly fuel in May amid Iran war — up 84% from year ago

The latest government data reveals that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026.

Other symbols: AALALGTALKAZULBACPADAL
1 day ago - New York Post

Jet-Fuel Prices Have Plunged but Aren't Resulting in Much Lower Fares

Carriers see travelers continuing to pay up—and aren't rushing to bring back flights and routes trimmed during oil's surge.

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
2 days ago - WSJ

U.S. airline stocks are soaring as cheaper jet fuel and insatiable demand set up a summer boom

U.S. airlines' stocks are flying high as jet-fuel prices fall and Americans continue to take to the skies, with shares of United Airlines and Delta Air Lines zooming toward fresh records on Tuesday.

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
8 days ago - Market Watch

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA

Airline celebrates with new Independence One tracking, trading cards, and festive celebrations DALLAS, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and FlightAware are making it ea...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

After Deadly D.C. Crash, FAA Moves Toward Sweeping Aircraft-Technology Mandate

Federal aviation regulators are preparing to mandate the use of technology that would help pilots see nearby aircraft.

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUJETSUAL
8 days ago - WSJ

Tuesday's Morning Movers: Bank Downgrades, Airline PT Hikes, AVAV Earnings Surge

Diane King Hall talks about this morning's top movers by highlighting Oppenheimer's downgrades on Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), Morgan Stanley (MS) and Goldman Sachs (GS). Wells Fargo raised i...

Other symbols: AALAVAVBACCGSMS
8 days ago - Schwab Network

US airline stocks rise as oil retreats to pre-Iran war levels

U.S. airline stocks rose 3% ​to 7% on Wednesday after crude prices fell to their lowest since ‌before the Iran war, raising hopes that pressure on carriers' earnings could ease, though the benefits ar...

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
14 days ago - Reuters

Nearly 30 Years Of Data Show The Best Time To Buy Airline Stocks Is Right After This Happens

Last Monday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the 21-mile chokepoint through which roughly 20% of the world's oil suppl...

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
16 days ago - Forbes

Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

Airlines stand to save billions of dollars on jet fuel after an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil prices lower, but passengers are unlikely to see immediate relief as tight ​capacity may allow car...

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
16 days ago - Reuters

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PARTNERS WITH AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS) TO ACCELERATE AI CAPABILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION

Southwest to transition to a cloud-based, AI-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028 NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS)...

Other symbols: AMZN
21 days ago - PRNewsWire

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES HITS A HIGH NOTE: 15 YEARS OF LIVE AT 35 CELEBRATED WITH PLAIN WHITE T'S AT 35,000 FEET

Band returns to the skies performing hit song "Hey There Delilah" in a nostalgic nod to the program's beginnings during the airline's 55 th year of service DALLAS, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southw...

22 days ago - PRNewsWire

Tuesday's Morning Movers: PLAY Plunges, Cruise Line & Airline PT Hikes

Diane King Hall discusses this morning's moving stocks at the opening bell, starting with Dave & Buster's (PLAY) plunge after a double miss on earnings. Diane also highlights Citigroup raising cruise ...

Other symbols: AALCCLNCLHPLAY
22 days ago - Schwab Network

iHerb CEO named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Pacific Southwest Award Winner

IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iHerb CEO Emun Zabihi was named an EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Pacific Southwest Award winner.

23 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Airline Stocks Surge but They're Not the Biggest Winners in the Iran Deal Rally

Airline stocks have often been the biggest movers—one way or the other—following the big moments in the Iran war. But that's not quite the case on Monday.

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
23 days ago - Barrons

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...

Other symbols: AMZNSPCXAALDALJBLUUAL
4 weeks ago - Reuters

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, ...

Other symbols: AALALKDALJBLUJETSUAL
4 weeks ago - Reuters

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...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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...

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
4 weeks ago - Reuters

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...

Other symbols: UALAALDALJBLU
4 weeks ago - CNBC

Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit

Commercial jet enginemakers faced renewed pressure from airline CEOs on Monday, as carriers warned that grounded aircraft and higher repair costs could persist ‌for years.

Other symbols: JETSAALDALJBLUUAL
4 weeks ago - Reuters

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...

Other symbols: CARS
4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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...

Other symbols: AALALKASRBABNOCPADAL
4 weeks ago - Reuters

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.

Other symbols: AALDALJBLUUAL
4 weeks ago - Barrons

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 ...

Other symbols: AALALKDALJBLUJETSUAL
4 weeks ago - Reuters