Wells Fargo lowered the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $44 from $50 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm has highlighted fuel risk over the last few weeks and with about two weeks remaining in Q1, Wells is lowering estimates. Strong demand is an offset, but the firm expects guidance cuts. However, big picture trends keep premium airlines attractive beyond fuel headwinds, argues Wells.
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