Southwest Airlines Company (LUV)

Southwest Airlines Company is a U.S.-listed common equity on the NYSE representing the airline operator of the same name. The company provides scheduled passenger air transportation in the United States and on select international routes. Its customer offerings include the Rapid Rewards loyalty program, SWABIZ for online bookings, and an in-flight entertainment platform with movies, television, flight tracking, and curated content. Southwest also generates ancillary revenue from items such as in-flight purchases, baggage fees, EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and services for pets and unaccompanied minors. As of December 31, 2025, the airline operated 803 Boeing 737 aircraft and served 117 destinations across 42 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and ten near-international countries. Founded in 1967, the company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Payment Date Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-LUV
$40.55
-1.0% Downside
Fair
$49.83
21.6% Upside
Undervalued
Good
September 24, 2026
1.8%
October 21, 2026
23.6x
2.8x
0.7x
20.048 B
22.44 B
25.9%
99.0%
2.2
44.2%
-48.5%
Valuation • Fair Value

Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$40.55

Estimated downside of 1.0% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$39.38

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$18.98

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$38.65

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$42.04

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$49.83

Analysts imply upside of 21.6%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

30.073 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

32.948 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

2.338 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

3.691 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.39

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

2.2

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

-48.5%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

October 21, 2026

Days to Earnings

33

Dividend Payment Date

September 24, 2026

Dividend Yield

1.8%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

44.2%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Neutral

The 15-minute technical read for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Sell

The weekly technical read for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) has a Hold consensus, with 7 buy, 10 hold and 2 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 7
Hold 10
Sell 2
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$40.55
Estimated downside 1.0%
Valuation Rating
Near Fair Value
Price is close to fair value
Analyst Target
$49.83
Implied upside 21.6%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) is $40.55. This implies an estimated downside of 1.0% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock is trading close to its estimated fair value.

The available analyst price target for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) is $49.83. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 21.6%.

The current financial health read for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) is October 21, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.8%, payment date is September 24, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) is 23.6x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Southwest Airlines Company is 20.048 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Southwest Airlines Company is 22.44 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Southwest Airlines Company is NYSE-LUV, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE-LUV) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Southwest Airlines Company is 25.9%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Southwest Airlines Company is 99.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.