UBS analyst Atul Maheswari raised the firm’s price target on Southwest (LUV) to $45 from $43 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The setup heading into airline earnings season appears favorable, with Q4 expectations well-calibrated following December pre-releases and government shutdown impacts, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm expects bullish Q1 and FY26 outlooks, supported by rebounding demand, modest Q1 capacity growth, easing jet fuel prices, and easier year-over-year demand comparisons starting in February.
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