$LUV

Southwest Airlines Co. · NYSE · Industrials

39.62+0.89 (+2.30%)
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.

Industry: AirlinesEmployees: 73,456HQ: United StatesWebsite

Institutional ownership

Institutions hold 93.84% · insiders 1.02% · 1,201 institutions

HolderSharesValue% heldReported
Primecap Management Company48.80M$1.93B9.97%2026-06-30
Franklin Resources, Inc.46.58M$1.85B9.52%2026-06-30
Vanguard Capital Management LLC31.61M$1.25B6.46%2026-06-30
Blackrock Inc.29.92M$1.19B6.12%2026-06-30
State Street Corporation29.33M$1.16B5.99%2026-06-30
Elliott Investment Management L.P.24.31M$963.08M4.97%2026-06-30
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC24.00M$950.88M4.91%2026-06-30
Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc13.91M$550.93M2.84%2026-06-30
Geode Capital Management, LLC12.74M$504.72M2.60%2026-06-30
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.10.78M$427.00M2.20%2026-06-30

Hedge fund & billionaire activity

Insider transactions

InsiderRoleTransactionSharesDate
LIBERTY JASON TDirectorStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.3.8K2026-08-10
KRISHNA VARUNDirectorStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.3.8K2026-08-10
WOODS LAUREN TAUSCHERChief Technology OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.7.6K2026-08-05
JONES JUSTINOfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.8.6K2026-08-05
ROACH ANTHONYOfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.9.5K2026-08-05
DOXEY TOMChief Financial OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.6.3K2026-08-05
JORDAN ROBERT EChief Executive OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.28.3K2026-08-05
WATTERSON ANDREW MChief Operating OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.3.0K2026-08-05
BROOKS DOUGLAS HDirectorStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.4.1K2026-05-07
HESS DAVID PDirectorStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.4.1K2026-05-07
GRISSEN DAVID JDirectorStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.4.1K2026-05-07
FORNARO ROBERT LDirectorStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.4.1K2026-05-07

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

QuarterEPS actualEPS estimateSurprise
3Q20250.11-0.040.15
4Q20250.580.570.01
1Q20260.450.47-0.02
2Q20260.940.520.42

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

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