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Southwest Airlines (LUV)
NYSE:LUV
LUV Stock Chart & Stats
$31.65
-$0.31(-0.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$31.65
-$0.31(-0.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.82 - $37.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.64M
Average Volume (3M)9.43M
Market Cap
$17.73B
Enterprise Value$19.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.84B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.34B
Price to Earnings (P/E)48.4
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
Jan 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.76Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 03, 2025Dividend Yield2.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding525,187,700
10 Day Avg. Volume8,593,888
30 Day Avg. Volume9,433,444
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 Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.69
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.16
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.24
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$32.42Price Target Upside2.43% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceSouthwest Airlines reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, with adjusted EBIT significantly above street expectations.
Revenue GrowthThe company achieved a top-line beat with stronger-than-expected passenger revenue, offsetting weaker performance in other areas.
Bears Say
Earnings RiskThe company's guidance for the fourth quarter suggests they are not meeting their expectations for earnings, indicating potential challenges.
Profitability ChallengesSouthwest's expected earnings for the fourth quarter are significantly below the amount they previously anticipated, which could pressure the company's valuation.
Revenue OutlookThe 4Q25 revenue outlook of +8% was not meaningfully different than consensus expectations, but the outlook is 200-300bps lower than what LUV expected back in July.
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 $17.73B.
When is Southwest Airlines’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southwest Airlines’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 22, 2026 which is in 90 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 Undervalued.
Does Southwest Airlines pay dividends?
Southwest Airlines pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.18 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.27%. See more information on Southwest Airlines dividends here
What is Southwest Airlines’s EPS estimate?
Southwest Airlines’s EPS estimate is 0.76.
How many shares outstanding does Southwest Airlines have?
Southwest Airlines has 525,187,700 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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$32.42 (2.43% Upside)
$32.42 (2.43% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LUV Sentiment 66%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $145.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-19.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provide scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated a total fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircrafts; and served 121 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as 10 near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. It also provides inflight entertainment and connectivity services on Wi-Fi enabled aircrafts; and Rapid Rewards loyalty program that enables program members to earn points for dollars spent on Southwest base fares. In addition, the company offers a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including websites and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool. Further, it provides ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
LUV Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Southwest Airlines is experiencing some positive trends with improvements in industry demand, successful implementation of new revenue streams, and operational excellence. However, these are offset by macroeconomic challenges and initial issues with the basic economy rollout. The company's balance sheet remains strong with strategic initiatives in place to drive future growth.View all LUV earnings summariesLUV Revenue Breakdown
90.89% Passenger
0.64% Freight
8.47% Other
LUV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$32.42
▲(2.43% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
12.44% Insiders
36.45% Mutual Funds
0.24% Other Institutional Investors
27.29% Public Companies and Individual Investors