/LUV
LUV Stock - Southwest Airlines Co.
Industrials|Airlines, Airports & Air ServicesNYSE
$44.52+3.73%
+$1.60 (+3.73%) • Jan 9
67
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.95
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).53
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.74
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+1.3%upside
Target: $45.10
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ENTRY ZONE$44.07 – $44.97
TARGET (TP)$45.08
STOP LOSS$40.96
RISK/REWARD1:0.2
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.15
52W High$45.02
52W Low$23.82
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $27.48B | $26.09B | $23.81B | $15.79B | $9.05B |
| Gross Profit | $4.46B | $4.22B | $4.75B | $4.12B | $-1,890,000,000 |
| Gross Margin | 16.2% | 16.2% | 20.0% | 26.1% | -20.9% |
| Operating Income | $321.00M | $224.00M | $1.02B | $1.72B | $-3,816,000,000 |
| Net Income | $465.00M | $465.00M | $539.00M | $977.00M | $-3,074,000,000 |
| Net Margin | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 6.2% | -34.0% |
| EPS | $0.81 | $0.81 | $0.91 | $1.65 | $-5.44 |
Company Overview
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provide scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated a total fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircrafts; and served 121 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as 10 near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. It also provides inflight entertainment and connectivity services on Wi-Fi enabled aircrafts; and Rapid Rewards loyalty program that enables program members to earn points for dollars spent on Southwest base fares. In addition, the company offers a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including websites and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool. Further, it provides ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
6
16%
Hold / Neutral
21
55%
Sell / Underperform
11
29%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
6 Bullish32 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$33
Average Target
↓ 25.7% Downside
Now
$19
Low
$33
Average
$60
High
Based on 44 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9th 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | $60 |
| December 18th 2025 | Wells Fargo | Initiation | Equal Weight | $45 |
| December 12th 2025 | TD Cowen | Reiterated | Hold | $42← $31 |
| December 9th 2025 | BMO Capital Markets | Initiation | Market Perform | $43 |
| December 4th 2025 | Citigroup | Initiation | Neutral | $38 |
| July 24th 2025 | HSBC Securities | Downgrade | Reduce | - |
| July 15th 2025 | Evercore ISI | Downgrade | In-line | $40 |
| May 29th 2025 | Deutsche Bank | Upgrade | Buy | $40 |
| May 27th 2025 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Hold | $33 |
| April 1st 2025 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Underperform | $28 |
| March 20th 2025 | UBS | Upgrade | Neutral | $36← $29 |
| March 20th 2025 | Melius | Upgrade | Hold | - |
| March 3rd 2025 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | $25 |
| February 11th 2025 | Argus | Upgrade | Buy | $35 |
| January 17th 2025 | BofA Securities | Downgrade | Underperform | $31 |
Earnings History & Surprises
LUVBeat Rate
61%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+230.7%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
11/6
1 met exactly
Latest EPS
$0.11
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+236.4%
$0.37vs$0.11
Q2 24
-7.1%
$-0.36vs$-0.34
Q3 24
+13.7%
$0.58vs$0.51
Q4 24
+3650.0%
$0.15vs$0.00
Q1 25
+21.3%
$0.56vs$0.46
Q2 25
+29.2%
$-0.13vs$-0.18
Q3 25
-15.9%
$0.43vs$0.51
Q4 25
+398.7%
$0.11vs$-0.04
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $0.55 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $-0.04 | $0.11 | +398.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $0.51 | $0.43 | -15.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2025 | Apr 23, 2025 | $-0.18 | $-0.13 | +29.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Jan 30, 2025 | $0.46 | $0.56 | +21.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $0.00 | $0.15 | +3650.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $0.51 | $0.58 | +13.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $-0.34 | $-0.36 | -7.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Jan 25, 2024 | $0.11 | $0.37 | +236.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $0.38 | $0.38 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q3 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | $1.10 | $1.09 | -0.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $-0.21 | $-0.27 | -28.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Jan 26, 2023 | $-0.12 | $-0.38 | -226.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 | $0.42 | $0.50 | +19.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 | $1.19 | $1.30 | +9.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | $-0.34 | $-0.32 | +5.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 | $0.07 | $0.14 | +100.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Oct 21, 2021 | $-0.27 | $-0.23 | +14.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Jul 22, 2021 | $-0.21 | $-0.35 | -66.7% | ✗ MISS |
Latest News
Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Southwest Airlines, Raises Price Target to $45
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Jan 9, 2026, 01:56 PM
Southwest Airlines shares are trading higher after JP Morgan upgraded the stock from Underweight to Overweight and raised its price target fro $36 to $60.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Jan 9, 2026, 01:54 PM
JP Morgan Upgrades Southwest Airlines to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $60
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Jan 9, 2026, 12:16 PM
Trump Administration Proposes To Help Airlines Avoid Fines For Violating Consumer Protection Rules By Issuing Warning Letters
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Jan 7, 2026, 04:26 PM•Also: , ,
UBS Maintains Neutral on Southwest Airlines, Raises Price Target to $45
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Jan 6, 2026, 05:49 PM•Also:
B of A Securities Maintains Underperform on Southwest Airlines, Raises Price Target to $37
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Jan 6, 2026, 01:35 PM
Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage On Southwest Airlines with Equal-Weight Rating, Announces Price Target of $45
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 18, 2025, 02:37 PM
Southwest Airlines to Offer One-Ticket To Travelers Across Transatlantic Journeys Under Collaboration With Turkish Airlines, Effective January 2026
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 17, 2025, 04:16 PM•Also:
Barclays Upgrades Southwest Airlines to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $56
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 16, 2025, 01:29 PM•Also:
TD Cowen Maintains Hold on Southwest Airlines, Raises Price Target to $42
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 12, 2025, 04:46 PM
UBS Assumes Southwest Airlines at Neutral, Raises Price Target to $43
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 12, 2025, 04:25 PM•Also:
BMO Capital Initiates Coverage On Southwest Airlines with Market Perform Rating, Announces Price Target of $43
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 9, 2025, 12:04 PM
Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Southwest Airlines, Raises Price Target to $48
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 8, 2025, 06:01 PM
Southwest Airlines Updates Full Year 2025 EBIT Excluding Special Items To ~$500M Amid Government Shutdown Revenue Impact And Higher Fuel Prices
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Dec 5, 2025, 11:34 AM
Democratic Senators Propose Legislation To Require Airlines To Provide Cash Compensation If Carriers Cause Significant Delays
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Dec 4, 2025, 03:50 PM•Also: , ,
Citigroup Initiates Coverage On Southwest Airlines with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $38
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 4, 2025, 03:02 PM•Also:
Shares of airline companies are trading higher ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Estimates indicate that the travel period may be the busiest in 15 years.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 26, 2025, 05:14 PM•Also: , ,
Shares of travel companies are trading higher ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Estimates indicate that the travel period may be the busiest in 15 years.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 25, 2025, 04:39 PM•Also: , ,
'FAA to Investigate Airlines That Didn't Comply With Flight Cuts' - Bloomberg
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 24, 2025, 08:27 PM•Also: , ,
Share of airline and travel stocks are trading higher after NY Fed President Williams indicated he sees room for a further policy adjustment in the near term. This has lifted overall market sentiment.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 21, 2025, 06:01 PM•Also: , ,
Frequently Asked Questions about LUV
What is LUV's current stock price?
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is currently trading at $44.52 per share. The stock has moved +3.73% today.
What is the analyst price target for LUV?
The average analyst price target for LUV is $45.08, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Southwest Airlines Co. in?
Southwest Airlines Co. operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Airlines, Airports & Air Services industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is LUV's market cap?
Southwest Airlines Co. has a market capitalization of $23.02 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does LUV pay dividends?
No, Southwest Airlines Co. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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