Market Data
Southwest Airlines Co.
Southwest Airlines is a leading domestic air carrier focused on providing scheduled passenger air transportation within the United States and select near-international markets. The company's core value proposition centers on offering accessible air travel, supported by a fleet of 803 Boeing 737 aircraft and a network spanning 117 destinations across 42 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and ten near-international countries. Southwest enhances the customer experience through in-flight entertainment, connectivity services, and its Rapid Rewards loyalty program, which rewards customer spending. Complementing its core service, the airline provides digital platforms for booking and travel management, as well as ancillary services such as early check-in and pet transportation, solidifying its position as a customer-centric airline.
LUV is currently trading at $42.97, giving Southwest Airlines Co. a market cap of 20.97B and a P/E ratio of 47.5. Today's range spans $40.90–$44.92, with shares opening at $43.34 and moving up $0.22 (0.5%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 74/100.
Over the past year LUV has traded between $23.82 and $55.11 - the current price is +80.4% off the 52-week low and -22.0% from the high. 31 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $44.21 (range $24.00–$60.00), implying upside of +2.9%.
The earnings revision cycle for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) may be in an upward phase - large-cap Industrials names (20.97B market cap) showing bullish technicals (82/100, BUY) alongside bullish sentiment (74/100) often see analyst target increases in the weeks following this kind of dual-signal alignment. Price: $42.97 (in the middle of its 52-week range). (P/E: 47.5) Range: $23.82–$55.11. The chart frequently leads the fundamental revision, and the chart is bullish.
| Qtr | Est | Actual | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1'26 | $0.47 | - | - |
| Q3'25 | $-0.04 | $0.11 | +401.0% |
| Q2'25 | $0.51 | $0.43 | -16.2% |
| Q1'25 | $-0.19 | $-0.13 | +32.2% |
| Q4'24 | $0.46 | $0.56 | +21.5% |
| Qtr | Est | Actual | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1'26 | $7.3B | - | - |
| Q3'25 | - | $6.9B | - |
| Q2'25 | - | $7.2B | - |
| Q1'25 | - | $6.4B | - |
| Q4'24 | - | $6.9B | - |
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