Southwest Airlines Future Growth
Future criteria checks 3/6
Southwest Airlines is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 46.2% and 4.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 47.3% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 10.8% in 3 years.
Key information
46.2%
Earnings growth rate
47.3%
EPS growth rate
| Airlines earnings growth | 18.4% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.4% |
| Future return on equity | 10.8% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 15 Nov 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Here's Why Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Nov 21
Southwest's Lead From COVID Has Dissipated, And Now They Face The Consequences
Oct 20Southwest Airlines Stock Jumps: Why I Am Not Impressed
Sep 27Southwest Airlines Is An Easy Fix, But It's Not Necessarily A Buy
Sep 21Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Sep 10Southwest Airlines: Elliott Still Trying Too Hard
Sep 04Wall Street Lunch: Elliott Investment To Meet Southwest Airlines
Aug 26Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.18
Aug 20It's Time To Buy Southwest Airlines Stock And Wait
Aug 15Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.18
Aug 03Southwest Airlines Co. Just Beat EPS By 13%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Jul 31Southwest Airlines Co.'s (NYSE:LUV) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Jul 20Southwest Airlines' Recovery Is Encountering Turbulence (Rating Downgrade)
Jul 20Southwest Airlines: How Can Elliott Help? (Technical Analysis)
Jul 08When Should You Buy Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV)?
Jul 05Why Elliott Might LUV Southwest Airlines
Jun 10Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.18
Jun 04Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.18
May 21US$27.32: That's What Analysts Think Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Is Worth After Its Latest Results
Apr 30Southwest Airlines Is Set To Soar Again
Apr 29Here's Why Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Apr 02Southwest Airlines: Maintain Hold Amid Higher Costs And Boeing Turmoil
Mar 13The Returns On Capital At Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Don't Inspire Confidence
Mar 02Southwest Airlines' (NYSE:LUV) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Feb 13Southwest Airlines' (NYSE:LUV) Dividend Will Be $0.18
Feb 09Southwest Airlines: Risking Going From One Extreme To The Other
Feb 02Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV)?
Feb 01Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 30,342 | 1,336 | 461 | 2,784 | 17 |
| 12/31/2025 | 28,851 | 937 | -369 | 2,791 | 19 |
| 12/31/2024 | 27,417 | 441 | -1,032 | 1,446 | 16 |
| 9/30/2024 | 27,376 | -48 | -1,927 | 411 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 27,031 | 78 | -1,748 | 913 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 26,714 | 393 | -739 | 2,354 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 26,091 | 465 | -389 | 3,164 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 25,440 | 497 | -881 | 3,318 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 25,135 | 581 | -1,492 | 2,936 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 24,826 | 658 | -1,059 | 3,425 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 23,814 | 539 | -156 | 3,790 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 22,693 | 827 | 693 | 3,458 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 21,152 | 996 | 825 | 2,649 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 18,432 | 583 | 1,818 | 2,748 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 15,790 | 977 | 1,811 | 2,322 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 12,752 | 1 | 1,061 | 1,479 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 9,866 | -1,602 | 634 | 1,003 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 6,866 | -2,864 | -491 | -105 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 9,048 | -3,074 | -1,642 | -1,127 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 12,765 | -1,653 | -393 | 293 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 16,611 | 163 | 1,463 | 2,436 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 21,513 | 1,819 | 1,414 | 2,505 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 22,428 | 2,300 | 2,960 | 3,987 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 22,402 | 2,441 | 2,843 | 4,152 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 22,338 | 2,398 | 2,936 | 4,332 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 22,170 | 2,389 | 3,293 | 4,996 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 21,965 | 2,465 | 2,917 | 4,893 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 21,519 | 3,558 | 2,501 | 4,467 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 21,247 | 3,470 | N/A | 4,191 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 21,236 | 3,481 | N/A | 3,306 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 21,146 | 3,357 | N/A | 3,929 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 20,963 | 2,132 | N/A | 4,075 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 20,800 | 1,993 | N/A | 3,935 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 20,453 | 2,070 | N/A | 4,302 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 20,289 | 2,183 | N/A | 4,293 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 20,327 | 2,258 | N/A | 3,908 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 20,333 | 2,453 | N/A | 3,887 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 20,060 | 2,241 | N/A | 3,402 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 19,648 | 2,181 | N/A | 3,238 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 19,299 | 1,835 | N/A | 3,118 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 18,952 | 1,580 | N/A | 2,523 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 18,853 | 1,437 | N/A | 3,235 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 18,605 | 1,136 | N/A | 2,902 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 18,405 | 1,158 | N/A | 2,987 | N/A |
| 6/30/2014 | 18,150 | 1,088 | N/A | 3,175 | N/A |
| 3/31/2014 | 17,781 | 847 | N/A | 2,613 | N/A |
| 12/31/2013 | 17,699 | 754 | N/A | 2,477 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: LUV is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (2.6%).
Earnings vs Market: LUV is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.
High Growth Earnings: LUV is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: LUV's revenue (4.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (9% per year).
High Growth Revenue: LUV's revenue (4.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: LUV's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (10.8%).