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Southwest Airlines Co. Stock Price

NYSE:LUV Community·US$18.8b Market Cap
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LUV Share Price Performance

US$37.68
5.43 (16.84%)
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US$51.79
Fair Value
US$37.68
5.43 (16.84%)
27.2% undervalued intrinsic discount
US$51.79
Fair Value
Price US$37.68
AnalystConsensusTarget US$51.79
AnalystHighTarget US$67.00
AnalystLowTarget US$35.00
Tue, 11 Aug 26
Fair ValueUS$51.79
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Fair Value US$51.79 27.2% undervalued intrinsic discount

Industry Shifts And Margin Recovery Will Support Performance Through 2026 And Beyond

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Fair Value US$67 43.8% undervalued intrinsic discount

Expanding Point-To-Point Networks And Urbanization Will Fuel Domestic Travel

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Fair Value US$35 7.7% overvalued intrinsic discount

Remote Work Shifts And High Costs Will Erode Margins

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Southwest Airlines
43.8% undervalued intrinsic discount

Expanding Point-To-Point Networks And Urbanization Will Fuel Domestic Travel

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Southwest Airlines
27.2% undervalued intrinsic discount

Industry Shifts And Margin Recovery Will Support Performance Through 2026 And Beyond

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Southwest Airlines
7.7% overvalued intrinsic discount

Remote Work Shifts And High Costs Will Erode Margins

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LUV: Margin And Network Optimization Plans Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Fair Value: US$67 43.8% undervalued intrinsic discount
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LUV: Transformation Execution And Capacity Partnerships Will Shape Future Earnings Risk Balance

Fair Value: US$51.79 27.2% undervalued intrinsic discount
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LUV: Rising Fuel Volatility Will Likely Cap Transformation Upside

Fair Value: US$35 7.7% overvalued intrinsic discount
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Snowflake Analysis

Solid track record with reasonable growth potential.

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Southwest Airlines Co. Key Details

US$30.1b

Revenue

US$23.3b

Cost of Revenue

US$6.7b

Gross Profit

US$5.9b

Other Expenses

US$837.0m

Earnings

Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Reporting Earnings
Oct 22, 2026
1.71
22.40%
2.78%
84.0%
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About LUV

Founded
1967
Employees
73456
CEO
Robert Jordan
WebsiteView website
www.southwest.com

Southwest 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. In addition, the company offers ancillary services, such as in-flight purchases, baggage fees, EarlyBird Check-In, and upgraded boarding, as well as transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. As of December 31, 2025, the company operated a total fleet of 803 Boeing 737 aircraft; and served 117 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. Southwest Airlines Co. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Recent LUV News & Updates

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Narrative Update • Aug 25

LUV: Margin And Network Optimization Plans Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Southwest Airlines' analyst fair value estimate has been raised to $67 from $60, as analysts weigh softer projected revenue growth against improved profit margin assumptions and a slightly lower future P/E multiple, despite recent cuts to several published Street price targets on higher fuel costs. Analyst Commentary Street research on Southwest Airlines has grown more mixed in recent months, yet several bullish analysts continue to see upside potential in the stock despite higher fuel costs and more cautious revenue assumptions.
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Narrative Update • Aug 11

LUV: Transformation Execution And Capacity Partnerships Will Shape Future Earnings Risk Balance

Southwest Airlines' analyst fair value estimate moves from $47.51 to $51.79 as analysts weigh mixed price target revisions, slightly firmer margin assumptions, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Southwest Airlines shows a mix of optimism and caution as analysts reassess targets and assumptions following the latest Q2 results and updated guidance.

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