Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
| Market Cap | 19.57B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 27.55B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 379.00M |
| Shares Out | 517.16M |
| EPS (ttm) | 0.67 |
| PE Ratio | 56.92 |
| Forward PE | 14.92 |
| Dividend | $0.72 (1.90%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Volume | 15,211,720 |
| Open | 35.31 |
| Previous Close | 35.81 |
| Day's Range | 35.31 - 38.17 |
| 52-Week Range | 23.82 - 38.17 |
| Beta | 1.17 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 34.31 (-9.35%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
About LUV
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2024, the company operated a total fleet of 803 Boeing 737 aircraft; and served 117 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as ten near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. It al... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Southwest Airlines Co.'s revenue was $27.48 billion, an increase of 5.34% compared to the previous year's $26.09 billion. Earnings were $465.00 million, a change of 0.00%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 13 analysts, the average rating for LUV stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $34.31, which is a decrease of -9.35% from the latest price.
News
LUV Flies to 52-Week High Despite Demand Turbulence
Southwest Airlines (LUV) briefly tapped highs it hasn't seen in nearly two and a half years even after noting a drop in demand during the government shutdown. Rick Ducat explains the "confusing" rally...
Southwest Airlines cuts earnings outlook on government shutdown demand hit
Southwest Airlines cut its earnings forecast on a demand dip during the federal government shutdown. Southwest said it expects 2025 earnings before interest and taxes of about $500 million, down from ...
2025's Takeoffs & Touchdowns for Airline Stocks, Outlook for 2026
Jarrett Bilous takes about the airline industry's "above average" growth seen in stocks like United Airlines (UAL), Delta Airlines (DAL), and Southwest Airlines (LUV). He warns of pressures still hitt...
Airport Traffic Hits US Record Sunday After Thanksgiving: Will Airline Stocks Take Flight Into 2026?
With millions of passengers travelling for the Thanksgiving holiday last week, a new U.S. airport screening record has been set by TSA. Here's a look at the record.
The Big 3: AMZN, LUV, C
Investors are waiting on pins and needles to the Fed's December decision on interest rates, says Jessica Inskip (@jessicainskip). When it comes to today's Big 3, she explains how Amazon (AMZN), Southw...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TEAMS UP WITH CONDOR BRINGING ADDITIONAL TRAVEL OPTIONS ACROSS THE ATLANTIC
DALLAS , Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today its new partnership with Condor, a German airline that offers nearly 70 destinations across Europe, Africa, Asi...
US screened record 3.13 million airline passengers on Sunday
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said it screened 3.13 million airline passengers on Sunday, the highest number for a single day.
Airline Stocks Are Falling. Thanksgiving Didn't Go to Plan — the Delays and Cancellations.
The airline sector needs a strong holiday travel season to hold on to its hard-fought gains in 2025.
HALPER SADEH LLC ENCOURAGES SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. SHAREHOLDERS TO CONTACT THE FIRM TO DISCUSS THEIR RIGHTS
Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights. NEW YORK , Nov. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is inves...
Airline Stocks Face Turbulence. Why a Holiday Travel Boost Is Vital to Save 2025 Gains.
Airlines stocks have overcome severe turbulence in 2025 to fly into positive territory. But there's more trouble ahead and the sector needs a strong holiday travel period to hold on to its gains.
US Airlines Brace for Busiest Thanksgiving Travel Period
US airlines are preparing for the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record, with more than 31 million passengers expected from Nov. 21 through Dec. 1. The day is more in focus this year after the ...
THE GOLDEN STATE GROWTH GOES ON: BOOK ON SOUTHWEST TODAY FOR LATE SUMMER 2026
California's largest carrier1 debuts all-time high departures in San Diego New service between Hawaii and the mainland set to launch from LA-area airports DALLAS , Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southw...
'Stakes are high.' With shutdown over, airlines predict record numbers of travelers this Thanksgiving
A record 31 million of travelers are set to fly over the Thanksgiving period between Nov. 21 through Dec. 1, airlines said. Airlines are hoping for a smooth holiday after thousands of flights were dis...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 187th QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
DALLAS , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on ...
People were booking their Thanksgiving flights at a fast clip. Here's why that ended.
U.S. airlines will see an impact of those slower bookings in their fourth quarter, which usually ties with second quarter and the start of the summer as their strongest for sales.
FAA to Lift Government Shutdown-Related Flight Restrictions
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said Sunday that the 6% traffic cut implemented last week would be terminated at 6 a.m. ET Monday morning.
The FAA says it's lifting shutdown-related flight cuts at airports nationwide
The FAA will lift shutdown-related flight cuts at airports nationwide on Monday at 6 a.m. Flight restrictions were imposed due to staffing shortages during the 43-day government shutdown.
The government shutdown is over. The air traffic controller shortage is not
Airline executives are pushing lawmakers to make sure air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration workers are paid if there's another shutdown. Air traffic controller staffing c...
FAA reducing required flight cuts from 6% to 3%
CNBC's Phil LeBeau joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with the latest on the air traffic pullbacks.
Flight cancellations ease, hitting lowest rate in almost a week, with end to the shutdown in sight
Flight cancellations eased to the lowest rate in almost a week on Wednesday ahead of a House vote on a bill that could end the longest-ever government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and...
Airlines warn flight cancellations will continue even after shutdown
Airlines will need time to adjust schedules and staffing even after the shutdown ends, major airlines warned. The warning comes just two weeks before the busiest travel days ahead of Thanksgiving and ...
Flight cancelations to worsen next week if shutdown continues
Trump administration officials ordered commercial airlines to cut hundreds of flights, citing strains on air traffic control during the government shutdown. Air traffic controllers are set to miss the...
Even with all the flight cancellations, airline stocks are having a surprisingly good week.
For Wall Street, flight cancellations may not be the worst thing.
US finalizes domestic flight cuts to start at 4% on Friday
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday ordered airlines to cut domestic flight operations by 4% at 40 high-traffic airports starting at 6 a.m. ET (1100 GMT) on Friday, citing safety conc...