$LUV
Southwest Airlines Co. · NYSE · Industrials
- Market cap
- 20.42B
- Volume
- 8.20M
- P/E
- 20.37
- Day range
- 40.22 – 41.81
- 52w range
- 29.26 – 55.11
- Analyst target
- 49.32
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Company summary
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, and upgraded boarding, as well as transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. As of December 31, 2025, 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. Southwest Airlines Co. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Institutional ownership
Institutions hold 94.73% · insiders 1.01% · 1,196 institutions
| Holder | Shares | Value | % held | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primecap Management Company | 48.80M | $2.04B | 9.97% | 2026-06-30 |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 46.58M | $1.94B | 9.52% | 2026-06-30 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 31.61M | $1.32B | 6.46% | 2026-06-30 |
| Blackrock Inc. | 29.92M | $1.25B | 6.12% | 2026-06-30 |
| State Street Corporation | 29.33M | $1.22B | 5.99% | 2026-06-30 |
| Elliott Investment Management L.P. | 24.31M | $1.01B | 4.97% | 2026-06-30 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 24.00M | $1.00B | 4.91% | 2026-06-30 |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 13.91M | $580.55M | 2.84% | 2026-06-30 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 12.74M | $531.85M | 2.60% | 2026-06-30 |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 10.78M | $449.95M | 2.20% | 2026-06-30 |
Hedge fund & billionaire activity
Insider transactions
| Insider | Role | Transaction | Shares | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTINEZ JIMMY RYAN | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 2.7K | 2026-09-15 |
| KRISHNA VARUN | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.8K | 2026-08-10 |
| LIBERTY JASON T | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.8K | 2026-08-10 |
| WATTERSON ANDREW M | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.0K | 2026-08-05 |
| JONES JUSTIN | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 8.6K | 2026-08-05 |
| ROACH ANTHONY | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 9.5K | 2026-08-05 |
| DOXEY TOM | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 6.3K | 2026-08-05 |
| WOODS LAUREN TAUSCHER | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 7.6K | 2026-08-05 |
| JORDAN ROBERT E | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 28.3K | 2026-08-05 |
| REYNOLDS CHRISTOPHER P. | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 4.1K | 2026-05-07 |
| ATHERTON LISA M | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 4.1K | 2026-05-07 |
| FEINBERG SARAH | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 4.1K | 2026-05-07 |
Analyst ratings
Consensus score 2.44 (1 = strong buy, 5 = sell) · mean target 49.32
- UBSBuymain2026-10-23
- JP MorganOverweightmain2026-10-23
- UBSBuymain2026-10-16
- SusquehannaNeutralmain2026-10-07
- TD CowenBuymain2026-10-02
- BMO CapitalOutperformmain2026-09-28
- UBSBuymain2026-09-24
- Rothschild & CoNeutralup2026-09-18
- BarclaysOverweightmain2026-09-11
- UBSBuymain2026-09-10
Earnings
Next report: 2026-10-21
| Quarter | EPS actual | EPS estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Q2025 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.01 |
| 1Q2026 | 0.45 | 0.47 | -0.02 |
| 2Q2026 | 0.94 | 0.52 | 0.42 |
| 3Q2026 | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.08 |
SEC filings
- 10-QPeriodic Financial Reports2026-10-22Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-10-21Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-08-12Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-08-10Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-08-07Open
- 10-QPeriodic Financial Reports2026-07-23Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-07-22Open
- 11-KAnnual report of employee stock purchase2026-06-26Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-05-19Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-05-11Open
Latest LUV news
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) Stock Rallies As Q3 Earnings Counter Fuel Pressure
Southwest Airlines just posted Q3 2026 earnings and the stock jumped 5.4% to US$42.02 the next trading day. That pop comes after a flat month and a weaker 90 day stretch, which means this move matters for holders who have been waiting for a clearer signal. The headline is simple: profitability caught investors’ attention. Basic EPS for the quarter printed at US$0.55 and adjusted earnings per share on the call summary landed higher, backed by record quarterly revenue of about US$8.4b. The...
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:11:55 +0000
- What Early Southwest Airlines Buyers Saw
For Southwest Airlines shareholders, the return over the past year was 20.2%, including dividends. If you had been weighing a purchase back on 21 October 2025, you would have been staring at clashing stories about bag fees, basic economy, Expedia distribution, and future profit margins rather than any clear script for what came next. The real question is what those early buyers actually saw in the trade off between richer ancillary revenue and rising fuel and labor pressure. Southwest...
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:09:05 +0000
- What Southwest Airlines (LUV) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) reported record third-quarter operating revenue of $8.4 billion and said its transformation initiatives contributed across the business, helping offset an $820 million year-over-year fuel-cost headwind. President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Jordan said the airline
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:04:34 +0000
- Southwest Airlines Beats Expectations but Slashes Profit Outlook on Rising Fuel Costs
Investors have been eager to hear how the carrier is progressing on its turnaround.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:38:00 +0000
- Southwest Airlines: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
Fleet monetization and loyalty expansion are funding Southwest's structural margin improvements without straining its balance sheet.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:43:01 +0000
- Southwest (LUV) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Record unit revenue and passenger yield drive strong momentum despite fuel headwinds.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:13:48 +0000
- Southwest Jumps 4% on Record Revenue as “Robust Demand” Outweighs Fuel-Driven Guidance Cut
Key TakeawaysSouthwest Airlines shares rose 4% today after third-quarter revenue hit a record $8. 4 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:01:39 +0000
- LUV Q3 Earnings Beat on Record Revenues and Higher Fares
Southwest Airlines beats Q3 earnings estimates as record revenues, higher fares and strong demand drive profit growth and margin expansion despite rising fuel costs.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0000