Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 23.02B +47.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.07B +9.5% |
| Net Income | 837.00M +113.5% |
| EPS | 1.60 +140.2% |
| Shares Out | 489.21M |
| PE Ratio | 29.47 |
| Forward PE | 10.92 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (1.53%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Volume | 3,764,645 |
| Open | 46.92 |
| Previous Close | 46.94 |
| Day's Range | 46.25 - 47.27 |
| 52-Week Range | 28.98 - 55.11 |
| Beta | 1.14 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 51.79 (+10.07%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 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 25 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $51.79, which is an increase of 10.07% from the latest price.
News
Southwest Airlines is courting business travelers with a new offering: Here's everything you can get out of it
Are you taking a business trip anytime soon? Southwest Airlines might have just made your life easier.
BRING A PLUS ONE ALONG FOR THE RIDE WITH THE SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMPANION PASS
Sharing adventures with a friend is just one qualifying roundtrip flight away DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today launches a special promotional Companion Pas...
Boeing granted amended type certificate for new 737-7 airplane
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing (BA) an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane, clearing it for commercial service, the company confirmed. “Boeing and Southwes...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DELIVERS MORE FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL WITH NEW BENEFITS AND BOOKING OPTIONS
New Business Priority product and NDC solutions give businesses greater flexibility and choice throughout the journey DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today anno...
Why flights are so expensive and will likely stay that way
Airlines expect airfare to stay high this year, even if fuel prices drop. Airfare is up more than 26% in June compared with a year earlier, but executives said customers are still buying tickets.
Loyalists may miss the old Southwest. Wall Street loves the new one.
Southwest Airlines is in the middle of major makeover that has angered some of its most loyal fans. On Wall Street, however, the changes are landing much better.
Airlines are still willing to bet on Boeing, and the biggest aviation show of the year proves it
Boeing narrowly beat Airbus in the order tally at the Farnborough Airshow. It's a key signal that Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, is turning the American planemaker around.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 190th QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
DALLAS, July 30, 2026 /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 S...
Southwest price target lowered to $46 from $50 at Jefferies
Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $46 from $50 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares following the Q2 report. The firm…
US targets $2.2 billion in rebates to airlines that retrofit planes over wireless interference
Major U.S. airlines will need to retrofit planes by the end of 2030 to address potential wireless interference after a new auction of wireless spectrum, but the carriers will be eligible for as much...
Southwest price target lowered to $59 from $60 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $59 from $60 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Southwest price target raised to $60 from $58.50 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $60 from $58.50 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company reported better-than-expected second quarter results with…
Southwest price target raised to $65 from $61 at UBS
UBS analyst Atul Maheswari raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $65 from $61 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Southwest Airlines showed strong Q2 momentum…
Southwest price target lowered to $50 from $55 at Citi
Citi lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $50 from $55 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated models in the airlines group following…
Fuel swings turn US airline earnings forecasts into moving targets
A rapid rise in jet fuel prices is forcing U.S. airlines to rewrite earnings expectations, exposing how quickly higher fuel costs can outpace revenue gains from strong travel demand.
Southwest Airlines put Texas jet fuel on a boat to LA for the first time amid supply worries
Southwest Airlines sent a barge with 12.6 million gallons of jet fuel through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles this spring in case of fuel shortages. This year's jump in fuel costs has eaten into airli...
Thursday's Morning Movers: RTX & LMT Jump, IBM & Airlines Lose Altitude After Earnings
Diane King Hall touches on the top earnings moving markets after Thursday's opening bell. RTX Corp. (RTX) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) added muscle to the defense trade while Southwest Airlines (LUV) and...
Southwest Airlines Co. Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Record Q2 results featured 120% EPS growth, record revenues, and strong customer engagement, driven by transformation initiatives and diversified revenue streams. Guidance for 2026 EPS was updated to $3.25–$4.25, with robust demand and disciplined cost control supporting margin expansion.
Southwest Airlines Co. Earnings release: Q2 2026
Southwest Airlines Co. released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 23, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Southwest Airlines Co. Quarterly report: Q2 2026
Southwest Airlines Co. has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 23, 2026.
Southwest Cuts Full-Year Outlook as Fuel Expenses Weigh on Second-Quarter Profit
The carrier said it now expects full-year adjusted earnings per share of $3.25 to $4.25, compared with its forecast from January for at least $4.
Southwest Airlines profit jumps 9% as passengers pick up fuel tab, but third-quarter forecast falls short
Southwest Airlines reported a more than 9% increase in second-quarter profit as higher fares are increasingly helping the airline cover its fuel tab.
Southwest sees Q3 adjusted EPS 50c-75c, consensus 80c
16:17 EDT Southwest (LUV) sees Q3 adjusted EPS 50c-75c, consensus 80c
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS; EARNINGS POWER ON FULL DISPLAY
Strong year-over-year margin expansion despite fuel expense up nearly $900 million All-time record operating and managed business revenues Record Rapid Rewards membership and tier qualifiers Expect fu...
Southwest Airlines forecasts third-quarter profit below expectations as fuel costs soar
Southwest Airlines forecast third-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, after renewed U.S.-Iran fighting sent fuel prices higher again, eclipsing the benefits of strong travel d...