Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)

NYSE: LUV · Real-Time Price · USD
51.91
-0.18 (-0.35%)
At close: Jun 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
51.62
-0.29 (-0.56%)
After-hours: Jun 26, 2026, 7:58 PM EDT
-0.35%
Market Cap 25.37B
Revenue (ttm) 28.88B
Net Income (ttm) 817.00M
Shares Out 488.77M
EPS (ttm) 1.53
PE Ratio 34.03
Forward PE 17.47
Dividend $0.72 (1.39%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jun 11, 2026
Volume 10,908,154
Open 52.00
Previous Close 52.09
Day's Range 51.13 - 53.13
52-Week Range 28.98 - 55.11
Beta 1.16
Analysts Hold
Price Target 47.51 (-8.48%)
Earnings Date Jul 22, 2026

About LUV

Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and internationally. It also provides Rapid Rewards loyalty program; SWABIZ, an online booking tool; and inflight entertainment platform that includes movies-on-demand live and on-demand television, flight tracker, and additional curated content, as well as a variety of premium snacks and coffee. In addition, the company offers ancillary services, such as in-flight purchases, baggage fees, EarlyBird Check-In, a... [Read more]

Industry Airlines
Sector Industrials
Founded 1967
Employees 72,790
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol LUV
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Southwest Airlines Co.'s revenue was $28.06 billion, an increase of 2.11% compared to the previous year's $27.48 billion. Earnings were $441.00 million, a decrease of -5.16%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 25 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $47.51, which is a decrease of -8.48% from the latest price.

Price Target
$47.51
(-8.48% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

US airline stocks rise as oil retreats to pre-Iran war levels

U.S. airline stocks rose 3% ​to 7% on Wednesday after crude prices fell to their lowest since ‌before the Iran war, raising hopes that pressure on carriers' earnings could ease, though the benefits ar...

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2 days ago - Reuters

Nearly 30 Years Of Data Show The Best Time To Buy Airline Stocks Is Right After This Happens

Last Monday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the 21-mile chokepoint through which roughly 20% of the world's oil suppl...

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4 days ago - Forbes

Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

Airlines stand to save billions of dollars on jet fuel after an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil prices lower, but passengers are unlikely to see immediate relief as tight ​capacity may allow car...

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4 days ago - Reuters

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PARTNERS WITH AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS) TO ACCELERATE AI CAPABILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION

Southwest to transition to a cloud-based, AI-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028 NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS)...

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9 days ago - PRNewsWire

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES HITS A HIGH NOTE: 15 YEARS OF LIVE AT 35 CELEBRATED WITH PLAIN WHITE T'S AT 35,000 FEET

Band returns to the skies performing hit song "Hey There Delilah" in a nostalgic nod to the program's beginnings during the airline's 55 th year of service DALLAS, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southw...

Other symbols: LUV
10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Tuesday's Morning Movers: PLAY Plunges, Cruise Line & Airline PT Hikes

Diane King Hall discusses this morning's moving stocks at the opening bell, starting with Dave & Buster's (PLAY) plunge after a double miss on earnings. Diane also highlights Citigroup raising cruise ...

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10 days ago - Schwab Network

iHerb CEO named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Pacific Southwest Award Winner

IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iHerb CEO Emun Zabihi was named an EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Pacific Southwest Award winner.

Other symbols: LUV
11 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Airline Stocks Surge but They're Not the Biggest Winners in the Iran Deal Rally

Airline stocks have often been the biggest movers—one way or the other—following the big moments in the Iran war. But that's not quite the case on Monday.

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11 days ago - Barrons

Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi

Global airlines' push to attract premium customers is making fast in-flight Wi-Fi an increasingly important perk, turning a once-patchy paid service into an emerging battleground between Elon Musk's S...

17 days ago - Reuters

Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines

The fuel shock hitting U.S. airlines is doing more than squeezing margins — it is widening a product gap that may take years to close, as stronger carriers keep investing in lounges, premium seating, ...

17 days ago - Reuters

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BEGINS INTERLINE PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have partnered to offer travelers around the globe single-ticket journeys to and from the U...

Other symbols: LUV
18 days ago - PRNewsWire

US jet fuel output hits record as Iran war doubled prices in March, EIA says

U.S. production of jet fuel has likely hit record levels after prices doubled in March due to Iran's blockade of ​the Strait of Hormuz in its ongoing war with the U.S. and ‌Israel, the Energy Informat...

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18 days ago - Reuters

Airlines find the grass isn't always greener with new engines

Airline CEOs said at the industry's largest annual gathering in Rio de Janeiro that more fuel-efficient engines have fallen short of availability and reliability standards. That means carriers have to...

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18 days ago - CNBC

Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit

Commercial jet enginemakers faced renewed pressure from airline CEOs on Monday, as carriers warned that grounded aircraft and higher repair costs could persist ‌for years.

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18 days ago - Reuters

SAY WOW TO DISCOUNT TRAVEL: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DELIVERS WEEK OF DEALS ON FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, AND VACATIONS

Book an adventure for less and earn more Rapid Rewards® points  for future travel DALLAS, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launches the Week of WOW, one of the carrier's...

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18 days ago - PRNewsWire

US airlines fuel costs soared in April to $6.5 billion

U.S. passenger airlines' fuel ​costs jumped 78% ‌in April to nearly $6.5 billion over the ​same month ​last year as the ⁠conflict in the Middle ​East has sharply ​driven up fuel costs, the U.S. Transp...

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18 days ago - Reuters

United, Other Airline Stocks Are Getting Hit by Oil Prices and a Sector-Wide Warning

Fuel costs are expected to rise around $100 billion this year, hitting airline profits.

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18 days ago - Barrons

Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

The global airline industry nearly halved its ​2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing conflict in the Middle East that has driven up fuel costs, disrupted key air ‌corridors and exposed the fragility ...

19 days ago - Reuters

IATA Director on Air Transport Stagflation & Challenges

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director Willie Walsh speaks on the stagflation & challenges for the industry air transport industry.

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20 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

IATA Director Willie Walsh on Rising Cost of Jet Fuel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director Willie Walsh speaks on how the cost of jet fuel will provide an incentive for refineries to increase production.

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20 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Southwest sticks with Boeing as MAX 7 delay pushes service to 2027

Southwest Airlines expects Boeing's long-delayed 737 MAX 7 to enter ‌revenue service in 2027 and remains focused on the MAX family rather than adding another aircraft type to reduce risk, Chief Operat...

Other symbols: BALUV
20 days ago - Reuters

High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says

Budget carriers have been among the hardest hit, lacking higher margin revenue streams.

20 days ago - Reuters

Did Southwest Airlines Co. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?

Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible...

Other symbols: LUV
21 days ago - PRNewsWire

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the pandemic, with the Iran war driving up jet fuel costs, forcing f...

22 days ago - Reuters

Airlines Called Sustainable Fuel the Future. When an Energy Crisis Broke Out, Barely Any Was Around.

While soaring kerosene prices are pushing carriers to their limits, a sustainable option makes up just a fraction of the fuel used for flights

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24 days ago - WSJ