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Southwest Airlines

NYSE: LUV

$39.73

-0.94

(-2.30%)

as on

Southwest Airlines Stock Performance

as on August 28, 2026 at 6:59 am IST

  • Day's Low

    Day's High

    $39.69
    $40.73
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    0.10%

    Downside

    2.52%

    Upside

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  • 52 Week's Low

    52 Week's High

    $29.26
    $55.11
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    26.35%

    Downside

    38.71%

    Upside

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Southwest Airlines share price movements today

Previous Close
$40.67
Open
$40.60
Volume
2.3M
Market Cap
$19.9B
Dividend Yield
1.60%
Day's Low - High
$39.69 - $40.73
52 Week Low - High
$29.26 - $55.11

Southwest Airlines Historical Returns

1 Month Return
-10.38 %
3 Month Return
-6.89 %
1 Year Return
+ 22.54 %
3 Year Return
+ 30.27 %
5 Year Return
-20.07 %

Southwest Airlines Stock Fundamentals & Key Indicators

Check Southwest Airlines market cap, PE, PB, PEG ratios, dividend yield, and other key fundamental indicators.

Market Cap

$19.9B

EPS (TTM)

1.66

Dividend Yield

1.60%

Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY

0.20%

PE Ratio (TTM)

27.03

Industry PE ratio

13.004285714285714

PEG Ratio

0.1970946285140562

EBITDA

2.7B

Revenue (TTM)

30.1B

Profit Margin

61.02%

Return On Equity TTM

11.27%

Southwest Airlines Stock Valuation

Track how Southwest Airlines P/E has moved over time to understand its valuation trends.

Southwest Airlines in the last 5 years

  • Overview

  • Trends

Lowest (25.96x)

December 31, 2021

Industry (13.00x)

December 31, 2025

Today (50.40x)

December 31, 2025

Highest (50.40x)

December 31, 2025

LowHigh

Today’s Price to Earnings Ratio: 50.40x

Southwest Airlines vs Peer Comparison

Compare market cap, revenue, PE, and other key metrics of Southwest Airlines with its industry peers.

Company
Analyst View
Market Cap
5 Years Return %PE RatioProfit Margin %Dividend Yield %
HOLD$19.9B-20.07%27.0361.02%1.6%
BUY$38.1B140.68%11.7965.06%NA
BUY$54.2B100.1%15.0227.32%0.8500000000000001%

Stock Returns calculator for Southwest Airlines Stock including INR - Dollar returns

The Southwest Airlines stock calculator helps Indian investors calculate returns based on the historical performance of the stock. Just choose your investment amount and duration to get insights and invest more confidently. See stock returns as well as the effect of dollar appreciation over different durations.

*Dollar Impact: The bonus return you make when the US Dollar rises against the Rupee; calculated on the full amount you walk away with, not just what you invested in.

Investment Value

₹1,00,000

  • 1Y

  • 3Y

  • 5Y

Southwest Airlines investment value today

Current value as on today

₹1,30,450

Returns

₹30,450

(+30.45%)

Returns from Southwest Airlines Stock

₹19,705 (+19.7%)

Dollar Impact

₹10,745 (+10.75%)

Analyst Recommendation on Southwest Airlines Stock

Based on 14 analysts

HOLD

50.00%

Buy

35.71%

Hold

14.29%

Sell

Based on 14 analysts, 50% of analysts recommend a 'HOLD' rating for Southwest Airlines. Average target price of $51.57

Southwest Airlines Share Price Target

Get share price movements and forecasts by analysts on Southwest Airlines.

What analysts predicted

22.96%UPSIDE

Target Price

$51.57

Current Price

$39.73

Analyzed by

14 Analysts

Target

$51.57

Southwest Airlines target price $51.57, a slight upside of 22.96% compared to current price of $39.73. According to 14 analysts rating.

Indian Investors' Interest in Southwest Airlines Stock

Search interest for Southwest Airlines Stock has increased by 32% in the last 30 days, reflecting an upward trend in search activity.

Time period: to

Change:32% versus previous 30 day period

Southwest Airlines Quarterly Profit & Loss

All numbers in Millions USD

Mar 2024
Jun 2024
Sep 2024
Dec 2024
Mar 2025
Jun 2025
Sep 2025
Dec 2025
Mar 2026
Jun 2026
Total Revenue
6,329
7,354
6,870
6,930
6,428
7,244
6,949
7,442
7,249
8,433
Gross Profit
625
1,491
1,117
1,228
867
1,358
1,158
1,511
728
14,954
Operating Income
-393
398
38
278
-223
225
35
391
330
285
EBITDA
168
937
581
783
239
706
484
809
725
690
Interest Expense
58
55
54
47
35
26
22
31
42
76
Depreciation
408
404
438
407
396
400
394
371
398
402
Income Before Tax
-298
478
89
329
-192
280
68
407
285
307
Income Tax Expense
-67
111
22
68
-43
67
14
84
58
74
Net Income
-231
367
67
261
-149
213
54
323
227
233
Net Profit Margin
9.88%
20.27%
16.26%
17.72%
13.49%
18.75%
16.66%
20.30%
10.04%
177.33%

Southwest Airlines Annual Profit & Loss

All numbers in Millions USD

Dec 2017
Dec 2018
Dec 2019
Dec 2020
Dec 2021
Dec 2022
Dec 2023
Dec 2024
Dec 2025
Total Revenue
21,171
21,965
22,428
9,048
15,790
23,814
26,091
27,483
28,063
Gross Profit
6,254
6,058
5,983
-1,890
4,115
4,752
4,223
4,459
4,895
Operating Income
3,407
3,206
2,957
-3,816
1,721
1,017
224
321
428
EBITDA
4,548
4,458
4,258
-2,687
3,028
2,380
2,391
2,469
2,236
Interest Expense
65
93
82
314
431
301
236
214
113
Depreciation
1,218
1,201
1,219
1,255
1,272
1,351
1,522
1,657
1,560
Income Before Tax
3,265
3,164
2,957
-4,256
1,325
728
633
598
563
Income Tax Expense
-92
699
657
-1,182
348
189
168
133
122
Net Income
3,488
2,465
2,300
-3,074
977
539
465
465
441
Net Profit Margin
29.54%
27.58%
26.68%
-20.89%
26.06%
19.95%
16.19%
16.22%
17.44%

Southwest Airlines Quarterly Cash Flow

All numbers in Millions USD

Mar 2024
Jun 2024
Sep 2024
Dec 2024
Mar 2025
Jun 2025
Sep 2025
Dec 2025
Mar 2026
Jun 2026
Net Income
-231
367
67
261
-149
213
54
323
227
233
Operating Cash Flow
-104
-23
113
476
860
401
287
295
1,418
364
Investing Cash Flow
-585
-206
458
73
623
-882
-428
-742
-445
-560
Financing Cash Flow
-232
4
-210
-1,543
-858
-4,178
-432
776
-876
493
Change in Cash
-921
-225
361
-994
625
-4,659
-573
329
97
297

Southwest Airlines Annual Cash Flow

All numbers in Millions USD

Dec 2017
Dec 2018
Dec 2019
Dec 2020
Dec 2021
Dec 2022
Dec 2023
Dec 2024
Dec 2025
Net Income
3,488
2,465
2,300
-3,074
977
539
465
465
441
Operating Cash Flow
3,929
4,893
3,987
-1,127
2,322
3,790
3,164
462
1,842
Investing Cash Flow
-2,408
-2,038
-303
-16
-1,264
-3,746
-2,932
-261
-1,429
Financing Cash Flow
-1,706
-2,496
-2,990
9,658
359
-3,032
-436
-1,980
-4,691
Change in Cash
-185
359
694
8,515
1,417
-2,988
-204
-1,779
-4,278

Mutual Funds that own Southwest Airlines Stock

Check out the Mutual Funds with significant holdings in Southwest Airlines.

Funds
Holdings
Shares Held
VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS
9.610859%
47017113
VANGUARD CHESTER FUNDS
5.121107%
25052878
Putnam Large Cap Value Fund
3.890847%
19034343
VANGUARD HORIZON FUNDS
1.86949%
9145699
T. ROWE PRICE EQUITY INCOME FUND, INC.
1.794328%
8778000

Global Institutional Holdings in Southwest Airlines

Funds
Holdings
Vanguard
10.65%
Theofanis Kolokotrones
9.97%
Paul Singer&Jonathan Pollock
4.97%
iShares
3.88%
SPDR
3.87%

Southwest Airlines News & Key Events

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    Today's Timeline - 03 August

    Mon, 11:00 PM

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    Southwest announces new Business Priority and NDC connectivity options for corporate travelers starting in early 2027.

    Tue, 02:30 AM

    -

    Southwest Airlines launches Companion Pass offer for Rapid Rewards Members, valid for unlimited flights from January 5, 2027.

Insights on Southwest Airlines

Insights help you understand the recent movement of the company's critical parameters, giving you an overall view of the company.

  • imgPOSITIVE IMPACT

    Profit Spike

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    Netprofit is up for the last 2 quarters, 227.00M → 233.00M (in $), with an average increase of 2.6% per quarter

  • imgPOSITIVE IMPACT

    Revenue Rich

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    Revenue is up for the last 2 quarters, 7.24B → 8.43B (in $), with an average increase of 14.0% per quarter

  • imgNO EFFECT

    Against Peers

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    In the last 1 year, Delta Air Lines, Inc. has given 35.6% return, outperforming this stock by 13.1%

  • imgNO EFFECT

    Against Peers

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    In the last 3 years, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Common Stock has given 99.2% return, outperforming this stock by 68.9%

  • imgNEGATIVE IMPACT

    Price Dip

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    In the last 1 month, LUV stock has moved down by -10.4%

About Southwest Airlines

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.
OrganisationSouthwest Airlines
HeadquartersP.O. Box 36611, Dallas, TX, United States, 75235-1611
IndustryAirlines
CEOMr. Robert E. Jordan
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Key Management of Southwest Airlines

Name

Title

Mr. Andrew M. Watterson

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Justin Jones

Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer

Mr. Anthony Roach

Executive VP and Chief Customer & Brand Officer

Mr. J. Ryan Martinez

Principal Accounting Officer, Senior VP of Finance & Controller

Mr. Jeff Novota

Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

Mr. Robert E. Jordan

President, CEO & Vice Chairman of the Board

Mr. Thomas Merritt

VP of Technology ? Infrastructure & Services and CTO

Ms. Lauren Woods

Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Ms. Danielle Collins

Managing Director of Investor Relations

Mr. Tom Doxey

Executive VP & CFO

FAQs

What is Southwest Airlines share price today?

Southwest Airlines share price today is $39.73 as on at the close of the market. Southwest Airlines share today touched a day high of $40.73 and a low of $39.69.

What is the 52 week high and 52 week low for Southwest Airlines share?

Southwest Airlines share touched a 52 week high of $55.11 on and a 52 week low of $29.26 on . Southwest Airlines stock price today i.e. is closed at $39.73,which is 27.91% down from its 52 week high and 35.78% up from its 52 week low.

What is Southwest Airlines's market capitalisation today?

Southwest Airlines market capitalisation is $0.02T as on .

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Indian investors can start investing in Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares with as little as ₹95.53 or $1 (as of ) using the INDmoney app.
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What are the returns that Southwest Airlines has given to Indian investors in the last 5 years?

Southwest Airlines stock has given -20.07% share price returns and 30.32% dollar appreciation to an Indian investor in the last 5 years.
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