Is LUV stock a buy or a sell according to analysts?

Of the 45 analyst ratings on Southwest Airlines Co., 42% are Buy or Strong Buy, 22 are Hold, and 4 are Sell. The overall consensus rating is Hold. Analyst ratings are opinions, not investment advice.

What is the analyst price target for LUV?

The average analyst price target for Southwest Airlines Co. is $51.56. Individual targets range from $40.00 to $65.00.

When is Southwest Airlines Co.'s next earnings date?

Southwest Airlines Co. is scheduled to report earnings on January 27, 2027. Analysts expect earnings of $0.73 per share.

Does Southwest Airlines Co. pay a dividend?

Yes — Southwest Airlines Co. has paid $0.72 per share in dividends over the trailing twelve months.

How volatile is LUV stock?

LUV has a beta of 1.16, meaning it has historically been more volatile than the broader market.

What sector is Southwest Airlines Co. in?

Southwest Airlines Co. operates in the Industrials sector, the Airlines, Airports & Air Services industry, and its stock trades on NYSE.

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Southwest Airlines Co. at a glance

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Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is an Industrials company in the Airlines, Airports & Air Services industry, headquartered in Dallas, TX, with about 73,092 employees. Its shares trade on NYSE, and its IPO date is January 2, 1980. With a market capitalization of $20.4 billion, LUV is a large-cap stock.

It trades an average of 5.9 million shares a day.

In its latest reported quarter (results released October 21, 2026), Southwest Airlines Co. posted revenue of $8.4 billion and earnings of $0.66 per share, against estimates of $8.3 billion and $0.57.

Figures as of October 25, 2026, from market data providers. Descriptive only, not financial advice.

LUV: Frequently asked questions

As of October 25, 2026, Southwest Airlines Co. has a market capitalization of $20.4 billion, making it a large-cap company in the Industrials sector.

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