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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
$42.68
0.0%
$40.83
$30.75
$57.18
$5.37B1.62.41 million shs1.86 million shs
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
$26.15
-1.0%
$29.56
$21.91
$39.53
$15.65B1.1611.01 million shs10.95 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
+0.05%-2.87%+1.89%+18.16%-1.79%
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
-1.02%-3.31%-6.74%-13.93%-15.10%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
4.8942 of 5 stars
4.43.00.00.43.42.53.8
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
4.0448 of 5 stars
3.03.01.70.41.71.72.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
2.73
Moderate Buy$57.8535.55% Upside
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
2.06
Hold$30.5916.97% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest LUV and ALK Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/30/2024
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
Susquehanna
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$27.00 ➝ $25.00
4/29/2024
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
Jefferies Financial Group
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DowngradeHold ➝ Underperform$28.00 ➝ $20.00
4/26/2024
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
Raymond James
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$33.00 ➝ $30.00
4/26/2024
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$30.00 ➝ $26.00
4/26/2024
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
TD Cowen
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Lower Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$26.00 ➝ $25.00
4/19/2024
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
Susquehanna
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $42.00
4/19/2024
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
TD Cowen
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Boost Price TargetBuy$49.00 ➝ $58.00
4/19/2024
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
Bank of America
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $56.00
4/9/2024
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
Susquehanna
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $27.00
4/5/2024
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
TD Cowen
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$41.00 ➝ $49.00
4/5/2024
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
Morgan Stanley
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$40.00 ➝ $38.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
$10.43B0.51$8.07 per share5.29$31.61 per share1.35
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
$26.09B0.60$4.16 per share6.28$17.04 per share1.53

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
$235M$1.8722.826.710.572.34%13.54%3.68%7/23/2024 (Estimated)
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
$465M$0.6341.5112.511.391.59%8.91%2.60%7/25/2024 (Estimated)

Latest LUV and ALK Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/25/2024Q1 24
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
-$0.34-$0.36-$0.02-$0.33$6.42 billion$6.33 billion    
4/18/2024Q1 24
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
-$1.09-$0.92+$0.17-$0.79$2.18 billion$2.23 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
$0.722.75%+71.00%114.29%N/A

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
0.85
0.65
0.63
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
0.78
1.09
1.02

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
81.90%
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
80.82%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
0.68%
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
0.33%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Alaska Air Group, Inc. stock logo
ALK
Alaska Air Group
26,043125.80 million124.94 millionOptionable
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
74,806598.46 million596.48 millionOptionable

LUV and ALK Headlines

SourceHeadline
Latest News for Southwest Airlines Stock (NYSE:LUV)Latest News for Southwest Airlines Stock (NYSE:LUV)
benzinga.com - May 4 at 4:56 AM
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Considers Cutting Pilot Hours amid Boeing DelaysSouthwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Considers Cutting Pilot Hours amid Boeing Delays
msn.com - May 3 at 11:55 PM
Southwest Airlines cuts pilots hours on shortage of Boeing aircraft - reportSouthwest Airlines cuts pilots' hours on shortage of Boeing aircraft - report
msn.com - May 3 at 11:55 PM
Southwest pilots face reduced hours, pay due to Boeing delivery delaysSouthwest pilots face reduced hours, pay due to Boeing delivery delays
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 11:55 PM
Update: Market Chatter: Southwest Pilots Face Reduced Hours, Pay Due to Boeing Delivery DelaysUpdate: Market Chatter: Southwest Pilots Face Reduced Hours, Pay Due to Boeing Delivery Delays
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 11:55 PM
Southwest Airlines Unusual Options ActivitySouthwest Airlines Unusual Options Activity
benzinga.com - May 2 at 3:10 PM
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES RANKED THE TOP AIRLINE IN NEWSWEEKS 2024 AMERICAS BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE LISTSOUTHWEST AIRLINES RANKED THE TOP AIRLINE IN NEWSWEEK'S 2024 AMERICA'S BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE LIST
prnewswire.com - May 2 at 11:43 AM
Southwest Airlines to cut back on Jackson flights. See when and how manySouthwest Airlines to cut back on Jackson flights. See when and how many
msn.com - May 2 at 10:09 AM
Why April Was a Miserable Month for Discount Airline StocksWhy April Was a Miserable Month for Discount Airline Stocks
fool.com - May 2 at 9:40 AM
Southwest Airlines Co.: Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership UpdatesSouthwest Airlines Co.: Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Updates
finanznachrichten.de - May 2 at 5:08 AM
Delayed flight? You may be entitled to a Southwest refundDelayed flight? You may be entitled to a Southwest refund
msn.com - May 1 at 10:44 PM
Stock Market Crash Alert: 3 Must-Buy Airline Stocks When Prices PlungeStock Market Crash Alert: 3 Must-Buy Airline Stocks When Prices Plunge
investorplace.com - May 1 at 7:24 PM
Southwest Airlines quietly rolls out a new compensation program for flight delaysSouthwest Airlines quietly rolls out a new compensation program for flight delays
usatoday.com - May 1 at 5:41 PM
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP UPDATESSOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP UPDATES
prnewswire.com - May 1 at 5:00 PM
Southwest Airlines Required To Compensate For Delays And Cancellations Southwest Airlines Required To Compensate For Delays And Cancellations
rttnews.com - May 1 at 2:01 PM
Southwest Airlines ending service at four airports. How is Milwaukee affected?Southwest Airlines ending service at four airports. How is Milwaukee affected?
bizjournals.com - May 1 at 12:40 PM
Analyst: Southwest Airlines solving two huge passenger problemsAnalyst: Southwest Airlines solving two huge passenger problems
msn.com - May 1 at 12:40 PM
Southwest Airlines to cease operations at 4 airports. Heres how Orlando travelers will be affected.Southwest Airlines to cease operations at 4 airports. Here's how Orlando travelers will be affected.
bizjournals.com - May 1 at 12:40 PM
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES LAUNCHES WANNA GO WEDNESDAYSSOUTHWEST AIRLINES LAUNCHES WANNA GO WEDNESDAYS
prnewswire.com - May 1 at 10:00 AM
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Short Interest UpdateSouthwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Short Interest Update
marketbeat.com - May 1 at 9:25 AM
New York State Common Retirement Fund Has $10.64 Million Stake in Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV)New York State Common Retirement Fund Has $10.64 Million Stake in Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV)
marketbeat.com - May 1 at 5:29 AM
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Stock Rating Lowered by Jefferies Financial GroupSouthwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Stock Rating Lowered by Jefferies Financial Group
americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 5:04 AM
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Given New $25.00 Price Target at SusquehannaSouthwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Given New $25.00 Price Target at Susquehanna
americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 3:22 AM
Cramer’s Mad Dash: Southwest AirlinesCramer’s Mad Dash: Southwest Airlines
msn.com - April 30 at 1:52 PM

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Company Descriptions

Alaska Air Group logo

Alaska Air Group

NYSE:ALK
Alaska Air Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates airlines. It operates through three segments: Mainline, Regional, and Horizon. The company offers scheduled air transportation services on Boeing jet aircraft for passengers and cargo in the United States, and in parts of Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, and the Bahamas; and for passengers across a shorter distance network within the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Alaska Air Group, Inc. was founded in 1932 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Southwest Airlines logo

Southwest Airlines

NYSE:LUV
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2023, the company operated a total fleet of 817 Boeing 737 aircraft; and served 121 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. It also provides inflight entertainment and connectivity services on Wi-Fi enabled aircraft; and Rapid Rewards loyalty program that enables program members to earn points for dollars spent on Southwest base fares. In addition, the company offers a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including websites and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool. Further, it provides ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. Southwest Airlines Co. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.