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Southwest Airlines (LUV)
NYSE:LUV
LUV Stock Chart & Stats
$35.68
-$0.31(-0.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$35.68
-$0.31(-0.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.82 - $37.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.64M
Average Volume (3M)8.62M
Market Cap
$17.98B
Enterprise Value$19.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.02B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.26B
Price to Earnings (P/E)53.0
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Jan 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.67Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 03, 2025Dividend Yield2.26%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding517,155,100
10 Day Avg. Volume5,402,685
30 Day Avg. Volume8,624,870
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.94
Price to Sales (P/S)0.73
P/FCF Ratio-12.43
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.69
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.13
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$34.00Price Target Upside-4.71% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)$28.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Customer-Centric InitiativesCurrent initiatives of seat assignments and extra legroom came to fruition as they were the biggest reasons passengers did not fly Southwest.
Financial PerformanceSouthwest Airlines reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, with adjusted EBIT significantly above street expectations.
Future Growth PlansManagement has hinted at announcements regarding lounges and new aircraft, which are needed for future growth.
Bears Say
Fuel Cost AssumptionsLUV’s fuel assumption appears low given current Gulf coast and West coast jet fuel costs, and using a higher fuel forecast implies a much more in line outlook with EBIT/EPS.
Operational ComplexityThe transition to a full-service airline will take multiple years and add operational complexity and additional costs.
Revenue And Margin ChallengesCurrent initiatives are not seen as sufficient to close the product and margin gap.
Southwest Airlines News
LUV FAQ
What was Southwest Airlines’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southwest Airlines lowest stock price was $23.82 and its highest was $37.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Southwest Airlines’s market cap?
Southwest Airlines’s market cap is $17.98B.
When is Southwest Airlines’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southwest Airlines’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 22, 2026 which is in 49 days.
How were Southwest Airlines’s earnings last quarter?
Southwest Airlines released its earnings results on Oct 22, 2025. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.037 by $0.147.
Is Southwest Airlines overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Southwest Airlines’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Southwest Airlines pay dividends?
Southwest Airlines pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.18 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.26%. See more information on Southwest Airlines dividends here
What is Southwest Airlines’s EPS estimate?
Southwest Airlines’s EPS estimate is 0.67.
How many shares outstanding does Southwest Airlines have?
Southwest Airlines has 517,155,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southwest Airlines’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southwest Airlines reported an EPS of $0.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.037. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.25%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southwest Airlines?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LUV
Southwest Airlines Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$34.00 (-4.71% Downside)
$34.00 (-4.71% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LUV Sentiment 66%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-18.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is a major American airline that operates in the airline industry, primarily focusing on providing low-cost air travel services. Founded in 1967, the company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and is known for its no-frills, customer-centric approach to flying. Southwest Airlines offers point-to-point flights, primarily serving domestic routes, while also providing a limited number of international services. Its core products include passenger air transportation, with a focus on affordable fares, flexible ticketing options, and a unique rapid rewards loyalty program.
LUV Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted Southwest Airlines' strong revenue performance, operational reliability, and successful strategic transformation initiatives, despite facing challenges such as the government shutdown and increased capacity. The company's growth and customer satisfaction improvements were emphasized, outweighing the lowlights.View all LUV earnings summariesLUV Revenue Breakdown
90.89% Passenger
0.64% Freight
8.47% Other
LUV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$34.00
▼(-4.71% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.04% Insiders
36.74% Mutual Funds
16.52% Other Institutional Investors
22.63% Public Companies and Individual Investors