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LUV Stock Chart & Stats
$40.82
$0.30(0.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$40.82
$0.30(0.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$29.26 - $55.11
Previous Close$45.38
Volume7.47M
Average Volume (3M)4.34M
Market Cap
$18.93B
Enterprise Value$28.45K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.79B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.6
Beta1.27
Next Earnings
Oct 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.6Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.66
Shares Outstanding489,208,200
10 Day Avg. Volume3,860,968
30 Day Avg. Volume4,342,231
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio40.83
Price to Book (P/B)2.80
Price to Sales (P/S)0.80
P/FCF Ratio-26.86
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.36Price Target Upside25.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)3.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$33.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Unit-Revenue GrowthRecord revenue and 20.1% unit-revenue growth indicate stronger pricing, demand, and network monetization. If sustained, this commercial improvement can support higher earnings power and give Southwest greater flexibility to fund customer investments and operational improvements.
Loyalty And Co-Brand ExpansionA larger loyalty base and accelerating co-brand card acquisition strengthen Southwest’s customer retention and partner economics. Loyalty-point sales and repeat engagement can diversify revenue beyond fares, improve marketing efficiency, and provide a durable commercial advantage.
Operating Cash Flow And LiquidityStrong operating cash generation and liquidity above management’s approximate $4.5 billion target improve resilience and financial flexibility. These resources support operations, strategic investments, and the ability to manage cyclical airline demand or cost volatility without immediate external funding.
Bears Say
Thin Profit MarginsThin margins leave Southwest’s earnings highly sensitive to changes in fares, fuel, labor, and maintenance costs. Even with recent improvement, profitability remains below earlier-cycle levels, limiting the buffer available to absorb operational disruption or weaker pricing over coming quarters.
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow shows that operating cash has not covered reinvestment and other cash demands consistently. This reduces internally funded capacity for fleet, technology, and network initiatives, and could increase reliance on financing if the pattern continues.
Fuel And Cost PressureFuel inflation and rising ex-fuel unit costs threaten the durability of Southwest’s margin recovery. Management’s lower full-year EPS framework reflects this pressure, while planned cost growth could offset part of the benefit from stronger unit revenue and constrain earnings conversion.
Southwest Airlines News
LUV FAQ
What was Southwest Airlines’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southwest Airlines lowest stock price was $29.26 and its highest was $55.11 in the past 12 months.
What is Southwest Airlines’s market cap?
Southwest Airlines’s market cap is $18.93B.
When is Southwest Airlines’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southwest Airlines’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 21, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Southwest Airlines’s earnings last quarter?
Southwest Airlines released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.51 by $0.43.
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 1.83%. See more information on Southwest Airlines dividends here
What is Southwest Airlines’s EPS estimate?
Southwest Airlines’s EPS estimate is 0.6.
How many shares outstanding does Southwest Airlines have?
Southwest Airlines has 489,208,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southwest Airlines’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southwest Airlines reported an EPS of $0.94 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.51. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.189%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southwest Airlines?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LUV
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Southwest Airlines Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$51.36 (25.81% Upside)
$51.36 (25.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LUV Sentiment 60%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 44.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.91%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. functions as a passenger airline, offering scheduled air travel services predominantly across the United States and to select neighboring international markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained a consistent fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircraft. Its extensive route network served 121 different locations, spanning 42 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, along with 10 international countries close by. These international destinations include Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. To enhance the passenger journey, Southwest provides in-flight entertainment and internet access on its Wi-Fi-enabled planes. The airline also runs the Rapid Rewards loyalty program, enabling members to accumulate points proportional to the money spent on Southwest's base fares. For customer convenience in travel planning, the company offers a range of digital tools, including its official websites and mobile applications, as well as SWABIZ, a dedicated online booking platform for business clients. Additional services available include EarlyBird Check-In, preferred boarding options, and transportation for pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was founded in 1967 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Dallas, Texas.
LUV Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong operational and commercial turnaround: record revenues, double-digit unit revenue growth (20.1% YoY), wide engagement gains across loyalty and co-brand metrics, margin expansion to 6.7% despite nearly $900 million higher fuel expense in the quarter, and robust cash generation and liquidity. Management acknowledged elevated and volatile fuel costs (fuel headwind ~ $1.33 per share YTD) and a modest accounting breakage adjustment, plus some small-scale operational delays tied to product rollout. Guidance was updated (full-year EPS range narrowed/replaced), reflecting the fuel outlook but management emphasized demand durability, optimization opportunities, and ongoing margin expansion. Overall, the positive operational and commercial achievements substantially outweigh the challenges.View all LUV earnings summariesLUV Revenue Breakdown
90.99% Passenger
0.61% Freight
8.40% Other

LUV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$51.36
▲(25.81% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
0.33% Insiders
35.01% Mutual Funds
23.39% Other Institutional Investors
13.06% Public Companies and Individual Investors








