Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 22.30B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 27.55B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 379.00M |
| Shares Out | 517.16M |
| EPS (ttm) | 0.67 |
| PE Ratio | 64.84 |
| Forward PE | 14.95 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (1.67%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Volume | 6,841,410 |
| Open | 43.06 |
| Previous Close | 43.10 |
| Day's Range | 42.62 - 43.31 |
| 52-Week Range | 23.82 - 45.02 |
| Beta | 1.15 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 40.22 (-6.73%) |
| Earnings Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
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 Summary
According to 18 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $40.22, which is a decrease of -6.73% from the latest price.
News
Southwest Airlines Q4 Preview: Not A Buy After The Run-Up From The Lows
Southwest Airlines Co. remains expensive despite anticipated profitability improvements and upcoming Q4 results. Management expects modest capacity growth, incremental EBIT from assigned seating, and ...
Bridging Desert and Ocean: STARLUX Airlines Links the U.S. Southwest to Asia with New Phoenix-Taipei Route--its Fifth U.S. Destination and First in the Southwest
PHOENIX & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Arizona--Bridging Desert and Ocean: STARLUX Airlines Links the U.S. Southwest to Asia with New Phoenix-Taipei Route.
Airlines to save big money on fuel as new weight-loss pills gain popularity, Wall Street says
Jefferies argued that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could translate into roughly 2% total aircraft weight savings.
Southwest Airlines: The Kind of LUV Investors Should Avoid
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is currently positioned in the final stage of its Adhishthana cycle on the weekly charts, and despite a modest rally in recent weeks, the broader outlook remains uninspi...
Visible Alpha Breakdown Of U.S. Airlines' Fourth Quarter Earnings Expectations
US airlines will kick off fourth-quarter earnings season on Tuesday, January 13, with Delta reporting first, followed by peers through to Southwest on Friday, January 30. American Airlines, reporting ...
Delta Reports Earnings Tuesday. Why It Can Boost Airline Stocks.
Economic conditions should offer Delta, and other airline stocks, a tailwind this year
What Airline Earnings Could Say About Travel Trends in 2026
Investors could get an early peek into the outlook for travel demand this year as major airlines start reporting earnings this week.
Delta, United, Other Airline Stocks Fall on Trump's Credit-Card Plan. Why It's Overdone.
Airlines make billions of dollars in revenue each year from co-branded credit cards.
LUV Soars to 2022 Highs: Analyzing Airline's Space for Further Rally
Shares in Southwest Airlines (LUV) saw 2022 highs after hitting turbulence through most of 2025. JPMorgan issuing a double upgrade for the stock helped lift momentum.
Southwest Airlines shares jump as JPMorgan double-upgrades, sees $5 EPS by 2026
Southwest Airlines shares climbed over 4% on Friday after JP Morgan issued a rare double upgrade on the carrier, citing growing confidence that a stronger earnings outlook could reshape investor expec...
LUV Double Upgrade, QCOM Downgrade, GM $6B Charge
JPMorgan is moving into the bull camp for Southwest Airlines (LUV) after holding an underweight rating until today. Diane King Hall talks about the firm's newfound bull case in an "attractively profit...
Southwest Airlines Stock Gets a Rare Double Upgrade. Why It's Suddenly a Buy.
The carrier's potential earnings per share guidance is generating plenty of excitement on Wall Street.
US proposes to help airlines avoid consumer protection fines
The U.S. Transportation Department is proposing to revise its guidance to deemphasize imposing civil fines on airlines that violate consumer protection rules and to drop Biden-era policies that toughe...
Airlines scramble to add Caribbean flights after airspace closure strands tens of thousands of travelers
U.S. airlines resume Caribbean flights after airspace closures after U.S. strikes on Venezuela were lifted. Tens of thousands of people stranded during post-holiday rush after FAA restrictions trigger...
Airline Stocks Overcame a Turbulent Year. Why They Can Fly Higher in 2026.
It was looking like a lost year for the airline industry for much of 2025 but the sector's resilience bodes well for 2026.
Southwest Airlines: Competitors Concerned. Consumers Thrilled.
USA air travelers are well aware that changes are going on at Southwest Airlines. It's old news – at least on the surface.
Which Airline Stock To Buy: Delta Or Southwest?
Southwest Airlines experienced a remarkable increase of 21% over the past month. You might feel inclined to purchase more shares or consider reducing your investment.
Why Southwest emerged as the top US airline stock in 2025?
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has defied its earnings slump to become the standout US airline stock in 2025. In the first nine months of this year, the air carrier saw its profit crash an alarming 42...
HALPER SADEH LLC ENCOURAGES SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. SHAREHOLDERS TO CONTACT THE FIRM TO DISCUSS THEIR RIGHTS
Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights. NEW YORK , Dec. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is inves...
Southwest's profits are down 42% this year but it's the top U.S. airline stock
Southwest Airlines profits are down this year, but its stock has gained more than any other airline this year. The carrier expects its initiatives like baggage fees and assigned seating to bear fruit ...
Southwest Expands Global Reach With Turkish Airlines
Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE: LUV) announced on Wednesday that it will expand its international reach through a new transatlantic partnership, set to begin in early 2026.
Southwest's stock flies to multiyear high. This analyst sees the airline set for even more profit.
Southwest Airlines' stock was riding a wave of renewed optimism about U.S. airlines in the new year, including a prediction from Barclays that the once no-frills air carrier will be more profitable in...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND TURKISH AIRLINES TO PARTNER IN TRANSATLANTIC TRAVEL BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2026
DALLAS , Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today a partnership with Turkish Airlines is scheduled to begin in early 2026 to offer travelers around the globe on...
Top 3 Industrials Stocks That May Collapse In Q4
As of Dec. 17, 2025, three stocks in the industrials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
Why Is Southwest Airlines Stock Surging?
Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock has reached day 10 in a consecutive streak of gains, resulting in a total increase of 20% over this timeframe. The company has added approximately $2.8 billion in value ...