$LUV
Southwest Airlines Co. · NYSE · Industrials
- Market cap
- 19.38B
- Volume
- 5.36M
- P/E
- 24.76
- Day range
- 38.75 – 39.76
- 52w range
- 29.26 – 55.11
- Analyst target
- 50.79
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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 93.84% · insiders 1.02% · 1,201 institutions
| Holder | Shares | Value | % held | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primecap Management Company | 48.80M | $1.93B | 9.97% | 2026-06-30 |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 46.58M | $1.85B | 9.52% | 2026-06-30 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 31.61M | $1.25B | 6.46% | 2026-06-30 |
| Blackrock Inc. | 29.92M | $1.19B | 6.12% | 2026-06-30 |
| State Street Corporation | 29.33M | $1.16B | 5.99% | 2026-06-30 |
| Elliott Investment Management L.P. | 24.31M | $963.08M | 4.97% | 2026-06-30 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 24.00M | $950.88M | 4.91% | 2026-06-30 |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 13.91M | $550.93M | 2.84% | 2026-06-30 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 12.74M | $504.72M | 2.60% | 2026-06-30 |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 10.78M | $427.00M | 2.20% | 2026-06-30 |
Hedge fund & billionaire activity
Insider transactions
| Insider | Role | Transaction | Shares | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY JASON T | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.8K | 2026-08-10 |
| KRISHNA VARUN | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.8K | 2026-08-10 |
| WOODS LAUREN TAUSCHER | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 7.6K | 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 |
| JORDAN ROBERT E | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 28.3K | 2026-08-05 |
| WATTERSON ANDREW M | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 3.0K | 2026-08-05 |
| BROOKS DOUGLAS H | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 4.1K | 2026-05-07 |
| HESS DAVID P | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 4.1K | 2026-05-07 |
| GRISSEN DAVID J | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 4.1K | 2026-05-07 |
| FORNARO ROBERT L | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 4.1K | 2026-05-07 |
Analyst ratings
Consensus score 2.52 (1 = strong buy, 5 = sell) · mean target 50.79
- Raymond JamesOutperformmain2026-08-24
- TD CowenBuymain2026-08-24
- JP MorganOverweightmain2026-07-24
- BMO CapitalOutperformmain2026-07-24
- CitigroupNeutralmain2026-07-24
- SusquehannaNeutralmain2026-07-07
- Morgan StanleyOverweightmain2026-07-06
- Raymond JamesOutperformmain2026-07-06
- Goldman SachsSellmain2026-07-02
- BMO CapitalOutperformmain2026-07-02
Earnings
Next report: 2026-10-21
| Quarter | EPS actual | EPS estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Q2025 | 0.11 | -0.04 | 0.15 |
| 4Q2025 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.01 |
| 1Q2026 | 0.45 | 0.47 | -0.02 |
| 2Q2026 | 0.94 | 0.52 | 0.42 |
SEC filings
- 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
- DEFA14AProxy Statements2026-04-24Open
- 10-QPeriodic Financial Reports2026-04-23Open
Latest LUV news
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO PRESENT AT THE MORGAN STANLEY 14TH ANNUAL LAGUNA CONFERENCE
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Tom Doxey will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 16 at 12:20 pm PST. Morgan Stanley will be webcasting the audio presentation live. A link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations page on the Southwest website. Details of the audio webcast are as follows:
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0000
- The new Southwest Airlines lounges are coming to surprising airports
The airline unveiled its first lounge openings after much speculation.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:44:26 +0000
- Southwest Airlines' First-Ever Lounges to Debut in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville; with at Least Seven More Planned
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today unveils plans for its first-ever airport lounge network, marking the next chapter of the Southwest Airlines® travel experience.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0000
- Southwest Airlines Just Dropped 14% in a Month. Is It Time to Sell?
Southwest Airlines just fell harder than every major carrier and the entire sector fund combined, and the reason traces back to one strategic decision the airline made long before oil prices turned ugly.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:21:23 +0000
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) is Reshaping Operations to Unlock Margin Growth
Sound Shore Management, an investment management firm, has released its investor letter for the second quarter of 2026. The letter can be downloaded here. The Sound Shore Fund’s Investor Class (SSHFX) and Institutional Class (SSHVX) rose 10.48% and 10.58% in the second quarter of 2026, trailing the Russell 1000 Value Index’s 13.87% and the S&P […]
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:07:52 +0000
- Is Southwest (LUV) Quietly Redefining Its Investment Story With Earnings Beat, Liquidity Boost, New Directors?
Earlier in August 2026, Southwest Airlines Co. reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of US$0.94 per share that exceeded estimates, underpinned by strong passenger and record managed business revenues, and entered a new five-year US$2.00 billion revolving credit facility with an accordion feature up to US$3.00 billion. The airline also issued upbeat guidance for third-quarter and full-year 2026 while adding experienced travel and technology leaders Jason Liberty and Varun Krishna to its...
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:09:22 +0000
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) Stock Looks Undervalued On Earnings While Returns Raise Questions
Southwest Airlines stock has delivered a 38.0% gain over the past three years, yet the current valuation checks present a mixed picture on how much upside may be left at around US$40 per share. Over three years, shareholders have seen a 38.0% return, which puts Southwest Airlines in the category of stocks where past gains now need to be weighed carefully against what the current price implies. Future cash flow and margin expectations can support the current valuation if Southwest Airlines...
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:07:41 +0000
- Southwest Airlines (LUV), What Is Driving Fresh Attention Now?
Why Southwest Airlines Stock Is Back In Focus After Q2 Results Southwest Airlines (LUV) drew fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.94 per share that exceeded estimates, supported by strong passenger revenues and record managed business revenue. The company also issued guidance for the third quarter and full year 2026 that pointed to continued adjusted earnings and revenue growth alongside cost discipline. This has likely influenced how investors view...
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:08:31 +0000