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Southwest Airlines (SWN) Stock Price & Analysis

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SWN Stock Chart & Stats

€41.26€0.10(3.18%)
At close: 5:30 PM GMT+1
€32.5€35€37.5€40Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
EUR 41.26 - EUR 41.26
52-Week Range
EUR 27.00 - EUR 50.00
Previous Close
EUR 39.99
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
228
Market Cap
EUR 20.31B
Enterprise Value
EUR 23.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 3.62B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 6.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
22.0
Beta
0.92
Next Earnings
Jan 27, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.63
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 03, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.51%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Revenue And Unit-revenue Momentum

Record RASM, passenger revenue, and yield indicate that Southwest is improving monetization across its network rather than relying solely on capacity growth. Broad demand and strong corporate performance provide a durable foundation for revenue expansion over the next several quarters.

Multiple Customer Monetization Initiatives

The planned seating, extra-legroom, and baggage initiatives create additional revenue streams from Southwest’s existing customer base. If execution continues as described, these programs can structurally improve unit revenue and margins while broadening the company’s monetization model.

Liquidity And Fleet Capital Flexibility

Substantial liquidity and access to a revolving facility support operations, fleet investment, and resilience during periods of industry volatility. Recurring aircraft sales and sale-leasebacks also provide capital flexibility, helping fund newer aircraft and strategic initiatives.

Bears Say

Persistently Negative Free Cash Flow

Negative free cash flow means operating cash generation is not currently covering investment requirements, despite improved operating cash flow and earnings. Continued cash shortfalls can constrain fleet renewal, reduce financial flexibility, and increase reliance on asset sales or external financing.

Rising Leverage And Limited Capital Cushion

Higher leverage reduces the cushion available if airline profitability weakens and increases the importance of sustained earnings and cash generation. The upward debt trend may also restrict future capital allocation as Southwest balances fleet spending, liquidity protection, and shareholder returns.

Thin Margins And Product Gaps

Thin and historically volatile margins leave limited room to absorb cost pressure, while missing premium and long-haul offerings can constrain revenue mix and customer capture. The planned upgrades may help, but the competitive gaps remain relevant until execution is demonstrated.

Southwest Airlines News

SWN FAQ

What was Southwest Airlines’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southwest Airlines lowest stock price was €27.00 and its highest was €50.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Southwest Airlines’s market cap?
Southwest Airlines’s market cap is €20.31B.
When is Southwest Airlines’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southwest Airlines’s next earnings report is estimated for Jan 27, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 76 days.
How were Southwest Airlines’s earnings last quarter?
Southwest Airlines released its earnings results on Oct 21, 2026. The company reported €0.591 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.511 by €0.08.
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 €0.155 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.51%. See more information on Southwest Airlines dividends here
What is Southwest Airlines’s EPS estimate?
Southwest Airlines’s EPS estimate is 0.63.
How many shares outstanding does Southwest Airlines have?
Southwest Airlines has 489,602,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southwest Airlines’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southwest Airlines reported an EPS of €0.591 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.511. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.635%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southwest Airlines?
Hedge funds hold Southwest Airlines shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Southwest Airlines is 1,330,147,295 shares, and hedge funds decreased their holdings by 74.2K shares last quarter.
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