LUV Southwest Airlines Co.

NYSE · US · Industrials · Airlines · southwest.com
41.85USD-1.46%Mkt Cap: 20.47B $P/E: 26.16

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 onli…

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Update: Market Chatter: Boeing Discovers Software Glitch on 737 MAX Planes That Could Affect Landings

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Market Chatter: Boeing Discovers Software Glitch on 737 MAX Planes That Could Affect Landings

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Southwest Airlines flight credit trick makes them last forever

Southwest changed its rules, but there’s a way to keep from losing your money.

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US Airlines Face 'Modestly Favorable' Setup Into Third-Quarter Earnings, UBS Says

US airlines likely face a "modestly favorable" setup heading into the next earnings season amid robu

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Redburn Says Its Southwest Sell Thesis Has “Played Out.” So Why Does It Still Prefer Delta and United?

Analyst calls don’t often come with an admission that a thesis has run its course, but that’s exactly what Rothschild & Co Redburn did on Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) on September 18. The firm raised Southwest to Neutral from Sell and lifted its price target to $40 from $35, ending a bearish position that had […]

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3 Airline Stocks To Watch As Lower Oil Prices Ease Cost Pressure

Oil just slipped back below the psychological $100 mark for Brent and $90 for WTI, easing some of the pressure that has stalked fuel intensive transport and logistics stocks in recent months. When a key input suddenly gets cheaper, cost structures can look very different, and that can shift how investors think about everything from airlines to freight operators. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Fuel intensive Transportation and Logistics Stocks screener that are directly exposed...

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Southwest Airlines kills routes to multiple markets

The budget airline has been serving a key airport hub since 2006.

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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Is Up 5.7% After Pivot To High-Margin Seat And Add-On Fees

In recent months, Southwest Airlines has shifted away from its long-standing “no hidden fees” approach by charging for seat assignments and extra legroom, remodeling cabins to support this change and reporting more than US$1.00 billion in EBIT from these extras, with bags also becoming a major revenue contributor. This pivot shows how Southwest is monetizing services it once included in the base fare, aligning itself more closely with rivals while benefiting from higher fares on routes...

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Is Southwest Airlines Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?

As Southwest Airlines has outpaced the Nasdaq Composite over the past year. analysts remain fairly bullish about the stock’s prospects.

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Airlines are cutting capacity again amid $1B surge in Q4 fuel costs — here's what that means for travelers

American, United and Southwest Airlines are all scaling back flight plans in order to address the rising cost of fuel.

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Southwest Airlines CEO says the quiet part about airfare out loud

The airline has dropped any pretense of being passenger-friendly, and it’s working.

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Southwest Airlines embraces higher prices and added fees

The airline has dropped any pretense of being passenger-friendly, and it’s working.

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Elon Musk Predicts Starlink Satellites Could Rewrite the Rules of Global Connectivity

Elon Musk just set a bandwidth target for Starlink's next satellite generation that would make today's network look primitive, and he put a deadline on when it rewrites global internet infrastructure.

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American, United and Southwest are all cutting ‘marginal routes’ as jet fuel prices spike

American, United and Southwest are trimming schedules as fuel surges, while travelers already face fares nearly a quarter higher than a year ago

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Redburn upgrades Southwest, stays bullish on Delta and United

Investing.com -- Redburn has reiterated a positive stance on U.S. airlines, keeping Buy ratings on Delta and United and upgrading Southwest to Neutral on Friday, citing a strong sector backdrop.

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Netflix downgraded, Etsy upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

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How Should Investors Approach JetBlue Stock Post Updated Q3 Outlook?

We assess the investment worthiness of JBLU stock post its updated third-quarter 2026 guidance.

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Major airlines cut flights as higher jet fuel prices hit carriers

Executives at American, United and Southwest said higher fuel costs are squeezing airlines, though resilient travel demand has helped offset some of the pressure.

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Airlines are cutting cheaper flights amid latest jet fuel spike

Airlines are cutting more flights this year in response to high fuel prices.

CNN Business
Southwest (LUV) Finally Joins the Lounge Business it Long Rejected

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) disclosed plans on September 2 to open its first-ever airport lounges, partnering with JPMorgan Chase on a new premium co-branded credit card launching in 2027 that will provide access, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal reported. The first four lounges will open at Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville airports in late […]

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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Heads To Morgan Stanley Conference, Is The Stock Cheap?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is set to outline its latest thinking at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 16, with CFO Tom Doxey speaking to institutional investors. The share price of Southwest Airlines has slipped over the past month, with a 30 day share price return down 9.69% and a 90 day move down 18.39%. However, the latest close sits at US$39.15 and the 1 year total shareholder return is 24.06%, pointing to longer term holders still being ahead despite recent...

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Southwest Airlines Sees Strong Demand as Initiatives Target Billions in EBIT

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) CFO Tom Doxey said the carrier’s recent commercial initiatives have met or exceeded the company’s financial expectations, while demand remained strong into September and corporate revenue increased 30% year over year. Speaking at an investor conference, Doxey said Sout

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Fuel Price Surge Prompts Airlines to Cut Flights—and Keep Fares High

Airlines are cutting money-losing flights to protect pricing power as fuel prices march higher, executives said Wednesday. United Airlines Chief Financial Officer Mike Leskinen said United would drop some flights in December and could cut flights into next year if fuel prices stay high. The rise in fuel prices since the start of the Iran war has undermined airline profits.

The Wall Street Journal
Certain Major US Airlines Could Miss Third-Quarter Bottom-Line Views Amid Fuel Headwinds, UBS Says

Certain major US airlines could miss market expectations for their third-quarter earnings amid highe

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Southwest Airlines Bets Big on Lounges to Elevate Travel Experience

LUV plans its first airport lounge network for late 2027, aiming to boost premium appeal, loyalty engagement and higher-value customer retention.

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DAL Stock Drops: Jefferies Sees Possible Snag To In-Cabin Experience Owing To SPCX-VSAT Spectrum Fight

Delta uses Viasat today and has chosen Amazon’s Leo network as its next-generation Wi-Fi provider.

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Why Southwest Airlines (LUV) Stock’s Implosion Could Offer a Contrarian Ticket Higher

While Southwest has struggled amid a challenging economic environment and unfortunately timed financial decisions, LUV stock just might be a discount.

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Airline Stocks Are Struggling. That Makes This One a Long-Term Buy.

Airline stocks have been under pressure in recent months and face a challenging winter ahead as jet fuel prices remain high.

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Should You Brace For A Fall In American Airlines Stock?

American Airlines (AAL) trades at about $12.97, roughly 29% below its 52-week high after falling about 21.8% over the past month. Over the trailing twelve months it returned -3.5% while the S&P 500 returned 21.1%. In July it reported record quarterly revenue. A record quarter and a cut outlook sit together for a reason, and that reason is also why its falls run deeper than the market's.

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The new Southwest Airlines lounges are coming to surprising airports

The airline unveiled its first lounge openings after much speculation.

TheStreet
Southwest to launch first-ever airport lounges to broaden premium appeal

Sept 2 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines on Wednesday unveiled plans to open its first-ever airport lounges, as the carrier steps up efforts to attract higher-spending premium travelers and diversify

Reuters
Southwest Airlines Jumps Into the Airport Lounge Competition

Four initial lounges are being built as the airline hopes to lure fliers to a new high-end credit card it plans to launch next year.

The Wall Street Journal
Southwest Airlines Just Dropped 14% in a Month. Is It Time to Sell?

Southwest Airlines just fell harder than every major carrier and the entire sector fund combined, and the reason traces back to one strategic decision the airline made long before oil prices turned ugly.

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Is RYAAY a Buy as Strong Traffic Faces Higher Costs and Lower Fares?

Ryanair's traffic growth and cash strength support the case, but lower fares, rising costs and weaker profits keep the near-term buy outlook mixed.

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Southwest Airlines (LUV) is Reshaping Operations to Unlock Margin Growth

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Is Southwest (LUV) Quietly Redefining Its Investment Story With Earnings Beat, Liquidity Boost, New Directors?

Earlier in August 2026, Southwest Airlines Co. reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of US$0.94 per share that exceeded estimates, underpinned by strong passenger and record managed business revenues, and entered a new five-year US$2.00 billion revolving credit facility with an accordion feature up to US$3.00 billion. The airline also issued upbeat guidance for third-quarter and full-year 2026 while adding experienced travel and technology leaders Jason Liberty and Varun Krishna to its...

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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Stock Looks Undervalued On Earnings While Returns Raise Questions

Southwest Airlines stock has delivered a 38.0% gain over the past three years, yet the current valuation checks present a mixed picture on how much upside may be left at around US$40 per share. Over three years, shareholders have seen a 38.0% return, which puts Southwest Airlines in the category of stocks where past gains now need to be weighed carefully against what the current price implies. Future cash flow and margin expectations can support the current valuation if Southwest Airlines...

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Southwest Airlines (LUV), What Is Driving Fresh Attention Now?

Why Southwest Airlines Stock Is Back In Focus After Q2 Results Southwest Airlines (LUV) drew fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.94 per share that exceeded estimates, supported by strong passenger revenues and record managed business revenue. The company also issued guidance for the third quarter and full year 2026 that pointed to continued adjusted earnings and revenue growth alongside cost discipline. This has likely influenced how investors view...

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S&P 500 Posts First Weekly Loss Since July Amid US Warning to Iran

The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 1.4% this week, its first weekly loss in a month, as US Preside

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Southwest (LUV) Down 10.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

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JetBlue Stock Sinks After Downgrade Flags Iran Conflict Risks

JetBlue stock fell after Seaport Research downgraded the airline, warning that higher fuel costs could exacerbate its already-heavy debt load.

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Update: Equities Fall, Oil Rallies as US-Iran Ceasefire Expires

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Update: Equity Markets Fall Intraday, Oil Rises Amid Middle East Tensions

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JetBlue Balance Sheet Risks Could Grow as Hormuz Reopening Hopes Dim, Seaport Says in Downgrade

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The Boeing Company (BA) vs. Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV): A Long-Delayed Plane Finally Clears the Runway

The FAA certified The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA)’s 737 MAX 7 on Monday, the smallest version of its bestselling jet, nearly a decade after the company first expected approval. Boeing shares jumped as much as 8% on the news, part of a broader rally that also included an analyst upgrade and falling oil prices. Southwest Airlines […]

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Southwest Airlines will let you bring along a friend for just $5 — but the offer won't last long. How to take advantage

Companion Pass is valid for unlimited usage on qualifying flights in the first two months of next year.

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Airlines Push Back Against ICE Enforcement at Airports

Federal agents are using flight manifests to arrest travelers with lapsed visas, drawing objections over safety and protocol.

The Wall Street Journal
Boeing’s Smallest 737 Max Finally Wins FAA Certification After a Decade of Delays— but Passengers Still Won’t Board One Until 2027

The Federal Aviation Administration certified Boeing Co.’s 737 Max 7 on Monday, clearing the smallest jet in the bestselling family for passenger service after nearly a decade of delays and safety reviews. FAA Approval Opens Path To Deliveries The approval...

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Southwest's extra-seat policy has changed. What passengers need to know.

Southwest's plus-size seating policy changed earlier this year. Now, the airline is again making complimentary extra seats available for eligible passengers.

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Boeing (BA) Wins FAA Approval For 737 MAX 7 After Years Of Review

The FAA has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest member of the MAX family. This is the first new aircraft certification for Boeing since the MAX crashes and follows a lengthy regulatory review. The approval clears a path for deliveries to Southwest Airlines, a key customer for the MAX 7. For investors watching Boeing, ticker NYSE:BA, the 737 MAX 7 certification marks a significant regulatory milestone. It arrives after an extended period of scrutiny around the company’s safety...

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