Southwest Airlines Company (LUV)
NYSE: LUVConsumer DiscretionaryAir Freight/Delivery ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
LUV stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $20.41B
- P/E (TTM)
- 26.08
- Forward P/E
- 9.23
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.60
- Dividend yield
- 1.73% ($0.72)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 3, 2026
- 52-week range
- 29.26 – 55.11
- Day range
- 41.54 – 42.14
- Volume / Avg
- 4.71M / 5.35M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 489.21M
- Next earnings
- Oct 21, 2026
52-week range
LUV stock today
On Oct 7, LUV ended the session at $41.72, shedding $0.73 (1.72%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 24.3% below their 52-week high of $55.11, set on Feb 17, 2026 and 42.6% above the 52-week low of $29.26, in the middle of the past year's range. LUV is up 0.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 28.8%.
At 26.1x trailing earnings, Southwest Airlines trades above the peer-group median of 9.9x. Its forward P/E of 9.2x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 21 after the market closes; analysts expect EPS of $0.63. Southwest Airlines pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share, a 1.73% yield at the current price.
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About Southwest Airlines
Company profileSouthwest 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Air Freight/Delivery Services
- CEO
- Mr. Robert E. Jordan
- Headquarters
- Dallas, TX
- Employees
- 73,456
- Website
- southwest.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Southwest Airlines generated $28.06 billion in revenue, up 2.1% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $441.0 million (-5.2% year over year), for a net margin of 1.6% versus a median of 1.8% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 1.5%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $28.06B | $27.48B | $26.09B | $23.81B | $15.79B |
| Growth | +2.11% | +5.34% | +9.56% | +50.82% | +74.51% |
| Net income | $441.00M | $465.00M | $465.00M | $539.00M | $977.00M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.79 | $0.76 | $0.76 | $0.87 | $1.61 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (25 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$49.44+18.50%
- Strong buy 4
- Buy 7
- Hold 11
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 2
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 21, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.63
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 23, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.47 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.72
- Dividend yield
- 1.73%
- Last payment
- $0.18
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 3, 2026
LUV news
All LUV newsSouthwest Airlines peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDXFFedEx Freight Holding Company Inc. | 113.48 | +1.23% | $16.97B | vs LUV |
| RYAAYRyanair Holdings plc ADR | 56.00 | +0.24% | $29.00B | vs LUV |
| AALAmerican Airlines Group Inc. | 12.85 | -1.15% | $8.51B | vs LUV |
| UALUnited Airlines Holdings Inc. | 110.17 | -1.52% | $35.76B | vs LUV |
| CPACopa Holdings S.A. Class A | 136.27 | -1.47% | $5.56B | vs LUV |
| ALKAlaska Air Group Inc. | 39.59 | -0.75% | $4.42B | vs LUV |
| SKYWSkyWest Inc. | 96.64 | -1.10% | $3.75B | vs LUV |
| AEROGrupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V. ADR | 16.33 | -2.39% | $2.38B | vs LUV |
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Southwest Airlines stock FAQ
What is Southwest Airlines's stock price today?
LUV last traded at $41.72 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.72% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Southwest Airlines pay a dividend?
Yes. Southwest Airlines pays $0.72 per share annually, a 1.73% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.18 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 3, 2026.
When is Southwest Airlines's next earnings date?
Southwest Airlines is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.63.
What is LUV's P/E ratio?
LUV trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 26.07 and a forward P/E of 9.23, compared with a median of 9.9 for its closest peers.
Is Southwest Airlines in the S&P 500?
Yes. Southwest Airlines (LUV) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Southwest Airlines's CEO?
Mr. Robert E. Jordan is the chief executive officer of Southwest Airlines Company, which has about 73,456 employees.
Has LUV ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent LUV stock split was a 3-for-2 split on Feb 16, 2001, one of 11 splits on record.