Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Stock Price & Analysis
Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) rose 5.24% to USD 43.17 as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
LUV last closed at USD 41.02; the session ranged USD 41.02–43.22 on volume of 6,417,266 shares. Market capitalization is $21.10B, with a 52-week range of USD 28.98–55.11 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC)
| Price | USD 43.17 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.24% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 41.02 |
| Open | USD 41.94 |
| Day Range | USD 41.02 – 43.22 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 28.98 – 55.11 |
| Volume | 6,417,266 shares |
| Market Cap | $21.10B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (LUV)
Nexqual's technical model rates LUV "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.28 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 40.05) |
| MACD | 0.58 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (LUV)
Wall Street analysts rate LUV "Hold" based on 23 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 45.64 (range USD 30–60), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 23 |
| Mean Target | USD 45.64 |
| High Target | USD 60 |
| Low Target | USD 30 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 11 / 9 / 5 |
Earnings (LUV)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.47 |
| Revenue Estimate | $8.56B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.45 vs est 0.47 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.58 vs est 0.57 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.11 vs est -0.04 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.43 vs est 0.51 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LUV)
| Total Revenue | $28.88B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +12.80% |
| Gross Margin | +23.01% |
| Operating Margin | +4.55% |
| Profit Margin | +2.83% |
| ROE | +10.06% |
| Debt / Equity | 93.03 |
| Current Ratio | 0.48 |
| Total Cash | $3.33B |
| Total Debt | $6.40B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-372.38M |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LUV)
Nexqual rates Southwest Airlines Co's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.1% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 23%, operating 5% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $3.33B cash vs $6.40B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$372M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 1.9% |
Ownership (LUV)
| Insider Ownership | +1.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +89.48% |
| Shares Outstanding | 488.77M |
| Float | 483.66M |
| Short % of Float | +6.37% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
Leadership (LUV)
Southwest Airlines Co is led by Robert E. Jordan (age 64), President, CEO & Vice Chairman of the Board, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
| President, CEO & Vice Chairman of the Board | Robert E. Jordan (age 64) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Tom Doxey (age 45) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Andrew M. Watterson (age 58) |
| VP of Technology Infrastructure & Services and CTO | Thomas Merritt |
| Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer | Lauren Woods (age 48) |
Major Backers & Investors (LUV)
Notable institutional backers of Southwest Airlines Co include Primecap Management Company, Franklin Resources, Inc., Elliott Investment Management L.P., according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Primecap Management Company | 9.63% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 9.08% |
| Elliott Investment Management L.P. | 6.21% |
| PUTNAM LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | 3.69% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 2.84% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 2.04% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 27.12% |
| State Street | 7.23% |
| BlackRock | 7.15% |
| Geode Capital | 2.65% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC.
From Southwest Airlines Co's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-05)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | USD 81.17 | ▲ 2.2% |
| UAL | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | USD 109.63 | ▲ 3.69% |
| AAL | American Airlines Group, Inc. | USD 14.09 | ▲ 4.37% |
| JBLU | JetBlue Airways Corporation | USD 4.92 | ▲ 1.44% |
| CCL | Carnival Corporation Ltd. | USD 27.73 | ▲ 1.17% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 9, 2026 at 23:47 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.