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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$27.22
+0.41 (+1.53%)
(As of 09/28/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$26.63
$27.43
50-Day Range
$26.56
$37.28
52-Week Range
$26.46
$40.38
Volume
6.50 million shs
Average Volume
6.46 million shs
Market Capitalization
$16.21 billion
P/E Ratio
30.93
Dividend Yield
2.65%
Price Target
$36.76

Southwest Airlines MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.18 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
35.1% Upside
$36.76 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
4.01% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-7.11
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.43mentions of Southwest Airlines in the last 14 days
Based on 20 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
42.79%
From $2.01 to $2.87 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.84 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

18th out of 115 stocks

Air Transportation, Scheduled Industry

5th out of 18 stocks


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About Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Stock

Founded in 1971, Southwest Airlines Co. is one of the world's most respected and awarded airlines. The company is known for offering customers great value and excellent service. Currently, Southwest Airlines Co. services 121 airports in 11 countries. The year 2021 marked the company's 51st anniversary, and it continues to work toward democratizing the sky by providing a reliable, low-cost air travel experience. More air travelers flying nonstop in the U.S. fly Southwest Airlines Co. than any other major airline. 

Southwest Airlines operates a large fleet of 771 Boeing 737 aircraft, making it the largest owner and operator of 737s in the world. It has traditionally only flown Boeing 737s, though it has leased other Boeing models for profitability and route testing. Southwest Airlines Co.'s fleet serves 121 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as in 10 other countries, including Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.

Southwest Airlines Co. is based in Dallas and is famous for its employee-first corporate culture. The company has maintained an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its 51-year history, providing employees stability and pride in their employer. Southwest Airlines Co. has led the industry with 47 consecutive years of profitability and growth.

Southwest Airlines Co. uses humor in its marketing, with slogans like "Love Is Still Our Field," "The Somebody Else Up There Who Loves You," "Just Plane Smart" and "You're Now Free to Move About the Country." To increase customer loyalty, the company launched a rewards program in 2011 that awards points for flights, hotel stays, car rentals and purchases at partner retailers, which consumers can redeem for free flights.

Southwest Airlines Co. has significantly influenced other low-cost carriers and the aviation industry as a whole. Its competitive strategy is to increase aircraft and employee productivity to reduce turnaround time at the gate. Ryanair and EasyJet have mirrored this rolling hub or point-to-point network strategy. 

Southwest has also had a lot of industry influence through its lobbying efforts, primarily to lobby against the development of high-speed rail systems in favor of providing more point-to-point flights between major cities. However, in recent years, Southwest Airlines Co. has been affected by customer lawsuits, flight delays and cancelations and system disruptions due to not investing in newer technologies.

Southwest Airlines Co. has provided value to its shareholders for many years, having returned more than $12.9 billion through stock repurchases and dividends as of March 2020. However, in the first quarter of 2020, the company had to suspend its dividend payments due to the uncertain market and COVID-19. On December 6, 2022, the board of directors decided to reinstate its quarterly cash dividend at 18 cents per share. This reinstated dividend equaled the expected dividend when it disappeared in 2020.

Southwest Airlines Co. is a leader in the aviation industry, providing great customer service, hospitality, employee stability and value to its shareholders.

LUV Price History

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LUV Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/12 Dividend
6/20/2023
Dividend Payable
7/12/2023
Last Earnings
7/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/27 Dividend
9/05/2023
Dividend Payable
9/27/2023
Today
9/29/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
10/26/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Air transportation, scheduled
Sub-Industry
Airlines
CUSIP
84474110
Employees
66,656
Year Founded
1967

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$36.76
High Stock Price Forecast
$55.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$25.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+35.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.18
Research Coverage
17 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$539 million
Pretax Margin
2.98%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$23.81 billion
Cash Flow
$3.58 per share
Book Value
$18.00 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
593,728,000
Market Cap
$16.21 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.17

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Gary C. Kelly (Age 68)
    Exec. Chairman
  • Mr. Robert E. Jordan (Age 62)
    CEO, Pres & Director
  • Ms. Tammy RomoMs. Tammy Romo (Age 61)
    Exec. VP & CFO
  • Mr. Andrew M. WattersonMr. Andrew M. Watterson (Age 56)
    Chief Operating Officer
    Comp: $1.14M
  • Mr. Mark R. Shaw (Age 60)
    Exec. VP, Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer and Corp. Sec.
    Comp: $953.96k
  • Mr. Ray Schuster
    Managing Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Mr. Thomas Merritt
    VP of Technology – Infrastructure & Services and CTO
  • Ms. Lauren Woods
    Sr. VP of Technology & Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Linda Burke Rutherford (Age 56)
    Chief Admin. & Communications Officer
  • Mr. Dave Harvey
    VP & Chief Sales Officer













LUV Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Southwest Airlines stock right now?

17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Southwest Airlines in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" LUV shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LUV, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Southwest Airlines' stock price forecast for 2023?

17 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Southwest Airlines' shares. Their LUV share price forecasts range from $25.00 to $55.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $36.76 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 35.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have LUV shares performed in 2023?

Southwest Airlines' stock was trading at $33.67 at the start of the year. Since then, LUV stock has decreased by 19.2% and is now trading at $27.2150.
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When is Southwest Airlines' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 26th 2023.
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How can I listen to Southwest Airlines' earnings call?

Southwest Airlines will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, October 26th at 12:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Southwest Airlines' earnings last quarter?

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 27th. The airline reported $1.09 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.01. The airline had revenue of $7.04 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.98 billion. Southwest Airlines had a net margin of 2.31% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.81%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.30 earnings per share.
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How often does Southwest Airlines pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 6th will be given a dividend of $0.18 per share on Wednesday, September 27th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.65%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 5th.
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Is Southwest Airlines a good dividend stock?

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.71%. The dividend payout ratio is 81.82%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, LUV will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.09% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for LUV.

What is Gary C. Kelly's approval rating as Southwest Airlines' CEO?

1,507 employees have rated Southwest Airlines Chief Executive Officer Gary C. Kelly on Glassdoor.com. Gary C. Kelly has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts Gary C. Kelly in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Southwest Airlines own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Southwest Airlines investors own include Delta Air Lines (DAL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), Boeing (BA), Bank of America (BAC), AT&T (T), Tesla (TSLA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Micron Technology (MU) and Netflix (NFLX).

What is Southwest Airlines' stock symbol?

Southwest Airlines trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LUV."

How do I buy shares of Southwest Airlines?

Shares of LUV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Southwest Airlines' stock price today?

One share of LUV stock can currently be purchased for approximately $27.22.

How much money does Southwest Airlines make?

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has a market capitalization of $16.21 billion and generates $23.81 billion in revenue each year. The airline earns $539 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.88 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Southwest Airlines have?

The company employs 66,656 workers across the globe.

Does Southwest Airlines have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Southwest Airlines: AirTran Airways, AirTran Airways 717 Leasing Corporation, AirTran Airways Inc., AirTran Holdings LLC, Morris Air, Southwest Jet Fuel Co., TranStar Airlines, and Triple Crown Assurance Co..
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How can I contact Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines' mailing address is 2702 LOVE FIELD DRIVE P O BOX 36611, DALLAS TX, 75235. The official website for the company is www.southwest.com. The airline can be reached via phone at (214) 792-4000 or via fax at 214-792-5015.

This page (NYSE:LUV) was last updated on 9/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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