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Southwest Airlines (LUV)
NYSE:LUV
LUV Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.58 - $36.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.64M
Average Volume (3M)15.98M
Market Cap
$15.03B
Enterprise Value$20.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.7
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2025EPS Estimate
-0.18Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 12, 2025Dividend Yield2.75%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.71
Shares Outstanding573,913,640
10 Day Avg. Volume17,404,590
30 Day Avg. Volume15,978,881
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)10.80
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.39
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.68
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.38Price Target Upside16.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering16
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost SavingsThe recent headcount reductions were earlier and larger than planned, which is resulting in $300M of run rate savings.
Financial StrategyLUV's move to introduce basic economy points to a more aggressive segmentation strategy which should ultimately support utilization and stronger revenue.
Revenue InitiativesLUV recently announced an incremental $220M/$485M of 2025/2026 cost savings above what was outlined at September’s investor day.
Bears Say
Competitive RisksSouthwest's push to build premium revenue risks colliding with network airline competition and discount airlines, creating competition risk for core customers.
Market PerformanceGoing forward, it could be much more important to see how Southwest’s RASM holds up, in light of potential US consumer uncertainties and competition.
Profitability ConcernsThe new target multiple reflects a nearly 5% discount to Southwest's pre-pandemic historical average, indicating lower profitability.
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Ownership Overview
11.04% Insiders
38.48% Mutual Funds
0.13% Other Institutional Investors
29.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by Southwest Airlines
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
LUV FAQ
What was Southwest Airlines’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southwest Airlines lowest stock price was $23.58 and its highest was $36.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Southwest Airlines’s market cap?
Southwest Airlines’s market cap is $15.03B.
When is Southwest Airlines’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southwest Airlines’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2025 which is in 9 days.
How were Southwest Airlines’s earnings last quarter?
Southwest Airlines released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2025. The company reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.462 by $0.098.
Is Southwest Airlines overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Southwest Airlines’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Southwest Airlines pay dividends?
Southwest Airlines pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.18 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.75%. See more information on Southwest Airlines dividends here
What is Southwest Airlines’s EPS estimate?
Southwest Airlines’s EPS estimate is -0.18.
How many shares outstanding does Southwest Airlines have?
Southwest Airlines has 573,913,640 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southwest Airlines’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southwest Airlines reported an EPS of $0.56 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.462. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.208%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southwest Airlines?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LUV
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Southwest Airlines Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$30.38 (16.00% Upside)
$30.38 (16.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LUV Sentiment 63%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 6.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $369.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-5.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is a major American airline headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It operates within the transportation sector, specifically focusing on the air travel industry. The company is renowned for its no-frills, low-cost business model, providing point-to-point service across a network of destinations in the United States and select international locations. Southwest Airlines emphasizes customer service, operational efficiency, and a strong company culture.
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LUV Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a positive sentiment overall, with strong revenue performance, strategic partnerships, and operational improvements outweighing concerns about cost inflation and fleet delivery uncertainties.Read More>---
LUV Revenue Breakdown
90.89% Passenger
0.64% Freight
8.47% Other
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LUV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$30.38
▲(16.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering LUV
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
11/18 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+5.57%
reiterated a sell rating yesterday
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