Southwest Airlines Company Common Stock (LUV)
Stock · NYSE · Aviation
$39.49as of 10/16/2026
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Active signals
LUV Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What LUV's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 27 | -1.8% | 41% | October 8, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band BreakdownActive now | 24 | -3.4% | 38% | August 19, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 23 | +2.4% | 61% | September 21, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 23 | +3.8% | 61% | August 18, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +0.5% | 52% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About LUV
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 snack…
- Sector
- Aviation
- Industry
- Air Freight/Delivery Services
- Employees
- 73,456
- Website
- www.southwest.com/
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $39.25$40.92
- Market cap
- $22.96B
- P/E (trailing)
- 22.98
- P/E (forward)
- 9.37
- EPS (trailing)
- $1.58
- Dividend yield
- 2.90%
- Beta
- 1.23
- Avg. volume
- 5.50M
- Ex-dividend date
- September 3, 2026
- Dividend pay date
- September 24, 2026
How Southwest Airlines Company Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Feb 5, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
23 analyst ratings
Southwest Airlines Company Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- LUVSouthwest Airlines Company Common Stock$39.5▼ 3.26%Market cap $22.96BP/E 22.98$29.26$55.11
- LTMLATAM Airlines Group S.A. American Depositary Shares (each representing two thousand (2000) shares of Common Stock)$47.47▼ 2.12%Market cap $16.49BP/E 8.68$20.01$30
- RYAAYRyanair Holdings plc American Depositary Shares$52.54▲ 0.86%Market cap $31.86BP/E 12.87$21.12$30.15
- AALAmerican Airlines Group Inc. Common Stock$11.88▼ 3.26%Market cap $10.61BP/E —$10.09$18.79
- CPACopa Holdings S.A. Class A Common Stock$132.92▼ 0.74%Market cap $5.84BP/E 8.61$107.44$160.47
- ALKAlaska Air Group Inc. Common Stock$35.13▼ 3.75%Market cap $5.66BP/E —$33.03$60.63
- SKYWSkyWest Inc. Common Stock$91.51▼ 1.88%Market cap $4.40BP/E 8.79$77.89$117.72
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUV Southwest Airlines Company Common Stock | $22.96B | 22.98 | $39.5 | ▼ 3.26% | $29.26$55.11 |
| LTM LATAM Airlines Group S.A. American Depositary Shares (each representing two thousand (2000) shares of Common Stock) | $16.49B | 8.68 | $47.47 | ▼ 2.12% | $20.01$30 |
| RYAAY Ryanair Holdings plc American Depositary Shares | $31.86B | 12.87 | $52.54 | ▲ 0.86% | $21.12$30.15 |
| AAL American Airlines Group Inc. Common Stock | $10.61B | — | $11.88 | ▼ 3.26% | $10.09$18.79 |
| CPA Copa Holdings S.A. Class A Common Stock | $5.84B | 8.61 | $132.92 | ▼ 0.74% | $107.44$160.47 |
| ALK Alaska Air Group Inc. Common Stock | $5.66B | — | $35.13 | ▼ 3.75% | $33.03$60.63 |
| SKYW SkyWest Inc. Common Stock | $4.40B | 8.79 | $91.51 | ▼ 1.88% | $77.89$117.72 |
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Latest news
- Global Airline Industry’s Woes Go From Bad To Worse With Deadly Houthi Strikes On Riyadh Airportbenzinga · 10/11/2026
- What Should American Airlines Stock Investors Be Watching Now?Yahoo · 10/9/2026
- Update: Market Chatter: Southwest Airlines Leans Toward Boeing 787 for Potential Long-Haul ServiceYahoo · 10/9/2026
- Latest Ambition Shows Southwest Is No Longer Your Parents’ Discount AirlineYahoo · 10/9/2026
- AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Triple Crown Assurance Co.Yahoo · 10/9/2026
- Delta Posted Record Revenue. Why It Slashed Earnings Guidance.Yahoo · 10/9/2026
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) Cuts Guidance As Investors Ask If The Valuation Still WorksYahoo · 10/9/2026
- Delta Air Lines Stock Falls After Earnings. The Impact of Surging Fuel Hikes Laid Bare.Yahoo · 10/9/2026
- Southwest Airlines (LUV) Stock Could Trade At A Discount On AI Booking NewsYahoo · 10/9/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Martinez Jimmy Ryan · September 15, 2026 · Grant2.7K
- Martinez Jimmy Ryan · August 21, 2026 · Tax Withholding179 @ $40.38
- Varun Krishna · August 10, 2026 · Grant3.8K
- Jason T. Liberty · August 10, 2026 · Grant3.8K
- Woods Lauren Tauscher · August 5, 2026 · Grant7.6K
- Doxey Tom · August 5, 2026 · Grant6.3K
- Roach Anthony · August 5, 2026 · Grant9.5K
- Jones Justin · August 5, 2026 · Grant8.6K
- Watterson Andrew M · August 5, 2026 · Grant3.0K
- Jordan Robert E · August 5, 2026 · Grant28.3K
- Reynolds Christopher P. · May 7, 2026 · Grant4.1K
- Pierre R. Breber · May 7, 2026 · Grant4.1K
- Patricia A. Watson · May 7, 2026 · Grant4.1K
- Grissen David · May 7, 2026 · Grant4.1K
- David P. Hess · May 7, 2026 · Grant4.1K
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 429.37M
- Total value held
- $15.49B
- Institutional holders
- 855
- Unknown47.07M
- Unknown44.39M
- Unknown31.64M
- Unknown30.35M
- Unknown29.52M
- Unknown28.57M
- Unknown13.89M
- Unknown12.98M
- Unknown9.98M
- Unknown9.76M
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October 17, 2026
Southwest updates Rapid Rewards and previews Q3 earnings
Southwest Airlines announced changes to its Rapid Rewards program, adding new elite status tiers and expanding redemption options. The updates aim to enhance member benefits and could influence future revenue streams. Analysts are also looking ahead to the company's upcoming Q3 earnings, focusing on key performance metrics. Additionally, Southwest revealed plans for an Icon Lounge in Nashville slated for 2027, indicating continued investment in premium services.
Southwest updates Rapid Rewards and previews Q3 earnings. Southwest Airlines announced changes to its Rapid Rewards program, adding new elite status tiers and expanding redemption options. The updates aim to enhance member benefits and could influence future revenue streams. Analysts are also looking ahead to the company's upcoming Q3 earnings, focusing on key performance metrics. Additionally, Southwest revealed plans for an Icon Lounge in Nashville slated for 2027, indicating continued investment in premium services.