Southwest price target raised to $45 from $35 at Susquehanna

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $45 from $35 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares as part of a Q4 preview. The firm sees a “constructive fundamental backdrop” for the airlines into fiscal 2026. Select carriers will benefit from brand loyalty and diverse revenue streams, the analyst tells investors in a research note.