Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 19.22B +17.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.07B +9.5% |
| Net Income | 837.00M +113.5% |
| EPS | 1.60 +140.2% |
| Shares Out | 489.21M |
| PE Ratio | 25.46 |
| Forward PE | 12.79 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (1.84%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,417,446 |
| Open | 39.90 |
| Previous Close | 40.65 |
| Day's Range | 39.24 - 40.42 |
| 52-Week Range | 29.26 - 55.11 |
| Beta | 1.15 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 49.22 (+25.27%) |
| 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 $49.22, which is an increase of 25.27% from the latest price.
News
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.
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.
Southwest upgraded to Neutral from Sell at Rothschild & Co Redburn
Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded Southwest (LUV) to Neutral from Sell with a price target of $40, up from $35. The firm says the early gains from the company’s product…
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 says could still hit EPS guidance for Q3
Asked about how the company is thinking about the second half of 2027 at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference, Southwest (LUV) Airlines CFO Tom Doxey said: “Yeah, so I mentioned…
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...
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…