Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)

NYSE: LUV · Real-Time Price · USD
31.66
-0.06 (-0.19%)
At close: Sep 12, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
31.89
+0.23 (0.73%)
After-hours: Sep 12, 2025, 4:21 PM EDT
-0.19%
Market Cap16.63B
Revenue (ttm)27.47B
Net Income (ttm)392.00M
Shares Out 525.19M
EPS (ttm)0.66
PE Ratio47.64
Forward PE17.71
Dividend$0.72 (2.27%)
Ex-Dividend DateSep 3, 2025
Volume10,395,641
Open31.87
Previous Close31.72
Day's Range31.54 - 32.46
52-Week Range23.82 - 37.96
Beta1.19
AnalystsHold
Price Target32.57 (+2.87%)
Earnings DateOct 23, 2025

About LUV

Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2024, the company operated a total fleet of 803 Boeing 737 aircraft; and served 117 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as ten near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. It al... [Read more]

Industry Airlines
Founded 1967
Employees 72,450
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol LUV
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Southwest Airlines Co.'s revenue was $27.48 billion, an increase of 5.34% compared to the previous year's $26.09 billion. Earnings were $465.00 million, a change of 0.00%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $32.57, which is an increase of 2.87% from the latest price.

Price Target
$32.57
(2.87% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Southwest Airlines eyes long-haul flights, luxe lounges in strategic overhaul

Southwest Airlines Bob Jordan said on Thursday the company is looking at long-haul international flights and premium airport lounges as part of its turnaround strategy.

1 day ago - New York Post

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Presents At Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference September 11, 2025 12:15 PM EDT Company Participants Robert Jordan - President, CEO & Vice Chairman of the Board Confe...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Southwest Airlines flight suffers engine failure, safely diverts

A Southwest Airlines jet suffered an apparent engine failure Thursday after departing from Hollywood Burbank Airport, prompting the Phoenix-bound Boeing 737-700 to safely divert to Los Angeles.

1 day ago - Reuters

Airline Stocks Have Shown Seasonal Strength In The Final Quarter

Airline stocks historically outperform in the final months of the year, making now an opportune time to consider increasing exposure to the sector. Industry consolidation and restructuring have create...

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1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

FLY FOR PEANUTS! SOUTHWEST TO SERVE CHARLES M.

Airline grows its Golden State footprint to 14 airports   DALLAS , Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a September surprise as Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is announcing service to Santa Rosa, C...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO PRESENT AT THE MORGAN STANLEY LAGUNA CONFERENCE

DALLAS , Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co.  (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference.

7 days ago - PRNewsWire

FREE WIFI IN THE SKY! SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PARTNERS WITH T-MOBILE TO OFFER FREE INFLIGHT WIFI FOR ALL RAPID REWARDS MEMBERS

Free WiFi on Southwest allows Customers to browse, work, shop, stream, and socialize—all at 35,000 feet—thanks to T-Mobile DALLAS and BELLEVUE, Wash. , Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines...

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8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southwest Airlines begins using FAA-mandated cockpit barriers on new Boeing jetliners

Southwest Airlines becomes the first carrier to fly a Boeing 737 Max 8 with new secondary flight deck barriers designed to prevent cockpit intrusions.

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11 days ago - Fox Business

Southwest Airlines to begin flying first plane with secondary cockpit barrier

Southwest Airlines said it will begin on Friday flying its first jet with a secondary barrier to the flight deck designed to prevent intrusions.

14 days ago - Reuters

Investing in the red-hot airline sector? You may want to avoid these stocks.

Low- and ultra-low-cost airlines are seeing core customers traveling less often, if they travel at all

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14 days ago - Market Watch

Southwest Airlines® Touches Down as the Official Airline of the SEC with Flights to Get Fans to their Games

Extra flights added for games, access to SEC Network inflight entertainment, and a new destination that gets fans closer to the action in 2026 DALLAS , Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Southwest Airline...

16 days ago - PRNewsWire

EVA Air and Southwest Airlines Launch Interline Partnership to Expand Seamless Travel Between Asia and North America

This Partnership Now Connects Travelers to More Routes with Greater Flexibility TAIPEI , Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EVA Air and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) have entered a new interline agreem...

17 days ago - PRNewsWire

NEW PLACES, NEW PARTNER: SOUTHWEST SETS SIGHTS ON ST. MAARTEN AND BEGINS NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH EVA AIR

Southwest Airlines Flight Schedule Extended through June 3, 2026 DALLAS , Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co . (NYSE: LUV) today extended its flight schedule with more routes to new p...

17 days ago - PRNewsWire

VACATION IS MORE FUN WHEN IT'S FLEXIBLE! INTRODUCING GETAWAYS BY SOUTHWEST

Airline begins selling vacation packages through an in-house product that allows Customers to book a getaway with less stress DALLAS , Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Southwest Airlines Co.  (NYSE: LUV...

24 days ago - PRNewsWire

TENNESSEE ONE, TWO, THREE! NEW SOUTHWEST SERVICE AT KNOXVILLE AND SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

• Airline adding third airport in the Volunteer State, joining Memphis and Nashville • Southwest also grows routes in San Diego with new terminal opening soon DALLAS , Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- So...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Airline Stocks Take Flight, Rising Above Cloudy Early-Year Outlooks

Airline-stock investors endured a bumpy ride to start the year. Things are a bit smoother now.

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4 weeks ago - Investopedia

Wall Street Roundup: Tech Earnings Bring Comfort, Strange Fed Dynamics

Tech earnings from Microsoft and Meta exceeded expectations, driven by strong AI momentum and robust guidance, providing comfort to tech investors. Intel struggled with weak earnings, poor guidance, a...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

How much are Southwest's new assigned seats? It depends

Southwest put its first-ever assigned seats on sale this week, ending more than half a century of open seating. Prices vary depending on where you sit on the plane and demand.

6 weeks ago - CNBC

Elliott Statement on Southwest Governance Changes

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Elliott Investment Management L.P.

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Southwest Airlines names Doug Brooks as board chairperson

Southwest Airlines said on Thursday it has named insider Doug Brooks as the independent chair of its board, effective August 1.

6 weeks ago - Reuters

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES GOVERNANCE CHANGES

Rakesh Gangwal steps down as independent Chair, remains on the Board Doug Brooks appointed as new independent Chair Board forms new Ad Hoc Fleet Oversight Committee DALLAS , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 186th QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

DALLAS , July 31, 2025 /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 ...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

HOT NEWS: PEET'S COFFEE TAKES TO THE SKIES WITH SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AS THEIR OFFICIAL INFLIGHT COFFEE PARTNER STARTING ON AUG. 13

Onboard service debuts with 'Off the Grid' coffee blend EMERYVILLE, Calif. , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peet's Coffee® , the original craft coffee roaster announced a new partnership with Southwest...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

CHOOSE WHAT YOU PREFER! NEW FARE BUNDLES, EXTRA LEGROOM SEATS, ASSIGNED SEATING, AND ST.

Airline will begin its new seating and boarding process January 27, 2026  Seat maps on Southwest.com allow Customers to choose the seat they prefer DALLAS , July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Air...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

US airlines oppose new limits on facial recognition at airport checkpoints

Groups representing major U.S. airlines, travel companies and airports on Monday urged the Senate to reject a bill that would limit the ability of the Transportation Security Administration to use fac...

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6 weeks ago - Reuters