Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 20.24B +38.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 28.88B +4.7% |
| Net Income | 817.00M +49.4% |
| EPS | 1.53 +72.4% |
| Shares Out | 488.77M |
| PE Ratio | 27.21 |
| Forward PE | 15.12 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (1.74%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Volume | 7,196,610 |
| Open | 41.87 |
| Previous Close | 41.50 |
| Day's Range | 40.57 - 42.39 |
| 52-Week Range | 28.98 - 55.11 |
| Beta | 1.11 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 45.37 (+9.59%) |
| 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 18 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $45.37, which is an increase of 9.59% from the latest price.
News
'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 ...
Southwest price target lowered to $37 from $42 at Jefferies
Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $37 from $42 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm says the company did
Airfares may stay sky-high even if fuel prices fall, airline CEOs warn
Airline CEOs are already signaling they plan to keep ticket prices elevated -- even if their biggest cost starts to ease.
Southwest price target raised to $44 from $43 at Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI analyst Duane Pfennigwerth raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $44 from $43 and keeps an In Line rating on the shares. Published first on TheFly
Southwest upgraded to Hold from Reduce at HSBC
HSBC upgraded Southwest (LUV) to Hold from Reduce with a price target of $36.10, up from $24.40. The company reported a Q1 earnings miss due to high fuel prices, but
Southwest Airlines CEO: 'No interest' in acquiring Spirit Airlines
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan talks to CNBC's Phil LeBeau about struggling Spirit Airlines as the discount carrier faces the possibility of liquidation.
Airlines are facing higher fuel costs and cutting fares at the same time. How does that work?
Trying to book a flight right now can feel absurd. Qantas and Virgin Australia are warning that higher fuel costs and disruption linked to the Middle East conflict are putting pressure on fares and fo...
Southwest says business revenue up 25% in March
10:55 EDT Southwest (LUV) says business revenue up 25% in March Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See Insiders’ Hot
Southwest says pro-competition, pro-consumer
10:44 EDT Southwest (LUV) says pro-competition, pro-consumer Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See Insiders’ Hot Stocks on...