BMO Capital analyst Michael Goldie initiated coverage of Southwest (LUV) with a Market Perform rating and $43 price target while launching coverage of the U.S. airline sector. Conditions are improving after a challenging 2024-2025, with normalizing supply/demand and recovering corporate travel, says the analyst, who sees a longer-term opportunity for carriers who can deliver sustained margin expansion.
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