Southwest Airlines Company

Add LUV to your portfolio with one of America’s leading airlines. This low-cost, high-frequency passenger and cargo transportation carrier is the largest in its class. The company flies to over 120 destinations in 10 countries. It's low fares and customer-friendly policies have helped the company win over the hearts of travelers around the world. 

$28.58
(as of May 1, 4:00 PM EST)

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Ticker Information for Southwest Airlines Company

Stock Price
$28.58
Ticker Symbol
LUV
Exchange
NYSE

Industry Information for Southwest Airlines Company

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines

Company Description for Southwest Airlines Company

Country
USA
Full Time Employees
71,506

Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2024, 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. It also provides inflight entertainment and connectivity services; and Rapid Rewards loyalty program that enables program members to earn points for dollars spent on Southwest base fares. In addition, the company offers a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including websites and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool. Further, it provides ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. Southwest Airlines Co. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Fundamentals for Southwest Airlines Company

Market Capitalization
$15,294,807,040
EBITDA
$1,891,000,064
Dividends per Share
$0.72
P/E Ratio
29.94
Forward P/E Ratio
21.79
Earnings per Share
$0.89
Earnings per Share Estimate Next Year
Profit Margin
1.98%
Shares Outstanding
573,913,984
Percent Owned by Insiders
1.05%
Percent Owned by Institutions
90.00%
52-Week High
52-Week Low

Technical Indicators for Southwest Airlines Company

50-Day Moving Average
200-Day Moving Average
RSI
1.45

Analyst Ratings for Southwest Airlines Company

Strong Buy
2
Buy
2
Hold
14
Sell
2
Strong Sell
3

News About Southwest Airlines Company

May 1, 2025, 11:55 AM EST
The tariff-induced uncertainty continued to distort the earnings picture of airlines in the first quarter of 2025. See more.
Apr 30, 2025, 10:48 AM EST
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Apr 29, 2025, 4:42 PM EST
Southwest Airlines has announced four revamped fare bundles after recently ending its signature free checked bag and open seating policies. See more.
Apr 29, 2025, 10:50 AM EST
JetBlue shares sank 2% in early trading on Tuesday after the carrier pulled its guidance, echoing American (AAL), Delta (DAL), and Southwest (LUV), as the impact of the Trump administration's trade war seeps into travel demand. See more.