Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 20.65B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 27.48B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 465.00M |
| Shares Out | 592.66M |
| EPS (ttm) | 0.75 |
| PE Ratio | 46.19 |
| Forward PE | 19.86 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (2.07%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Volume | 16,492,678 |
| Open | 34.80 |
| Previous Close | 34.83 |
| Day's Range | 34.32 - 35.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 23.58 - 36.12 |
| Beta | 1.10 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 32.58 (-6.49%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 24, 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 17 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $32.58, which is a decrease of -6.49% from the latest price.
News
Why Southwest Airlines Finally Soured on Jet Fuel Hedging
The company, an outlier in the airline industry for its commitment to hedging, says the program got too costly.
Southwest flight cancels takeoff after crew mistook Orlando taxiway for runway
The Federal Aviation Administration said a Southwest Airlines flight at Orlando airport on Thursday aborted takeoff after it mistakenly began to depart on a taxiway rather than the runway.
Southwest's stock is on a roll. This analyst explains why he's no longer bearish.
Melius Research no longer recommends that investors sell Southwest's stock, saying the air carrier has done enough — including adding bag fees and cutting jobs — to turn a corner.
5% Rally in FIVE, CVNA Upgrade, LUV Lifts Off Sell Rating
After retail got beaten down in recent earnings, Five Below (FIVE) managed a rally with a strong beat and guidance. However, Diane King Hall says the store will bump up prices due to tariff impacts.
Southwest jet came within 200 feet of business jet in Chicago near-miss
A Southwest Airlines flight was less than 200 feet behind a business jet when the Southwest pilot aborted the landing and made an emergency maneuver to narrowly avoid a collision at Chicago Midway Air...
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Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest, the last airline freebie in America
Southwest will start charging for checked bags for the first time in its 50 years of flying. Thousands of Southwest customers complained about the loss of the free checked bags.
Spirit Airlines vs Southwest: why 2025 could shake up the skies
Spirit Airlines chief executive Ted Christie says the company is positioned to steal share from its larger rival, Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV), in 2025.
Companies From This Sector Are Lowering Guidance Ahead Of Q1 Earnings Reports
The Q4 2024 earnings season ended on a high note with S&P 500® EPS growing 18.3% YoY. This week, three major airlines issued 8-Ks to lower the previous earnings and sales guidance given in those Q4 re...
The Score: Brown Forman, Tesla, Southwest Airlines and More Stocks That Defined the Week
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Major air carriers challenge ruling on Biden airline fee rules
Major air carriers on Friday challenged a U.S. appeals court ruling in January that the Transportation Department has the authority to write airline fee disclosure rules.
Macro factors are largely to blame for 2025's lackluster airline trade, says JPMorgan's Jamie Baker
Jamie Baker, JPMorgan senior airlines analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Delta's concerns in earnings, historical patterns on airline trading, and much more.
From Southwest to BP, Elliott and other activists are shaking up companies again
Investors like billionaire Paul Singer have more money than ever to throw around, and they are making their presence felt on Wall Street and Main Street.
Southwest's major change to free bag policy raises eyebrows among rivals: ‘Really big deal'
Executives from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines on Tuesday weighed in on rival Southwest Airlines making a major change to its checked bag policy.
LUV Bags No Longer Fly Free, Will Its Stock Feel Turbulence?
Ben Mutzabaugh (@ThePointsGuyArrivals / @ThePointsGuyDepartures) says the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a paradigm shift in the airline industry. Southwest Airlines (LUV) is the latest to undergo it.
Airlines see lower customer demand, cut back financial expectations — here are the companies hurting the most
Several major U.S. airlines dialed back their quarterly financial expectations as the industry contends with softer demand from economic uncertainty and other factors.
Competitors are circling Southwest after the airline announced it's going to start charging for checked bags
Southwest Airlines is ending its free baggage policy, and its competitors smell opportunity. United and Delta's CEOs talked about what the change means for them on Tuesday.
Airlines Report Bookings Drop Amid Macroeconomic Uncertainty
A day after Delta Air Lines cut its guidance, citing lower U.S. consumer confidence, three more airlines made similar comments about the current macroeconomic environment. In presentations made Tuesda...
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) CEO Bob Jordan presents at J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference (Transcript)
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference March 11, 2025 11:15 AM ET Company Participants Bob Jordan - President & CEO Lauren Woods - CIO Andrew Watterson - COO Tom Doxey -...
Airlines Warn of Near-Term Turbulence as Recession Fears Loom
Airline executives warned that demand from consumers, businesses and government customers has come under pressure in the first quarter. The most common factor: mounting economic uncertainty.
Southwest revokes long-standing customer perk
It's changing its stance after nearly 60 years. Transcript: Caroline Woods: After nearly six decades of service, Southwest Airlines is officially getting rid of something its customers love: free chec...
Airlines see lower customer demand, cut back financial expectations
Several major U.S. airlines dialed back their quarterly financial expectations as the industry contends with softer demand from economic uncertainty and other factors.
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time.
Southwest Airlines said Tuesday it will charge for checked bags for the first time in its more than half-century of flying. The carrier is under increasing pressure from Elliott Investment Management,...
Southwest Ditches Free Checked Bag Policy in End of Era for Airline
Southwest Airlines will begin charging passengers for some checked luggage, ending a free-bag policy that has been a hallmark of the carrier since its founding more than five decades ago. Customers wi...
Southwest Airlines Is Ending Its Free Bags Policy. It's Bad for Consumers But Good for the Stock.
The policy change is likely to disappoint travelers but it's had the opposite effect on investors as the shares surged Tuesday.