LUV stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Southwest Airlines Co. currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $51.79 — +15.1% versus the last price of $44.98. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
LUV historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in LUV.
LUV annual returns by year
Congress trading in LUV
13 members of Congress have disclosed trading LUV — 16 purchases and 9 sales worth an estimated $372,504. Most recent disclosure: Jun 16, 2026.
See who in Congress traded LUV →About Southwest Airlines Co.
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.
LUV Key Statistics
LUV in plain English
- P/E ratio (28.5) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of LUV's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (11.10%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (2.78%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.58%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
LUV stock: frequently asked questions
What is Southwest Airlines Co.'s stock price today?
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) last traded at $44.98 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $29.26 and $55.11.
Is LUV stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on LUV is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $51.79 — about +15.1% versus the current price of $44.98. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in LUV 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Southwest Airlines Co. made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,374 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 37%, or 3.2% per year.
Does LUV pay a dividend?
Yes. Southwest Airlines Co. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.58% per year at today's share price.
What is LUV's P/E ratio?
LUV trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 28.5, and 9.1 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade LUV stock?
Yes — 13 members of Congress have disclosed trades in LUV under the STOCK Act, totaling 16 purchases and 9 sales worth an estimated $372,504.
What is Southwest Airlines Co.'s ticker symbol?
Southwest Airlines Co. trades under the ticker symbol LUV on the NYSE.
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