Deutsche Bank analyst Michael Linenberg downgraded Southwest Airlines to Hold from Buy with a price target of $38, down from $52, post the Q2 results. The analyst cites earnings forecast cuts and limited share price upside as the company optimizes its post-COVID network for the downgrade. The September quarter outlook suggests a similar outcome of industry lagging profit margins for Southwest, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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