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LUV

Southwest Airlines Co

Dec 26 • 04:00PM ET

34.19

Dollar change -0.16
Percentage change -0.47	%

Industrials • Airlines • USA • NYSE

Peers: AAL DAL UAL ALK SAVE JBLU ALGT SKYW

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Index	S&P 500	P/E	-	EPS (ttm)	-0.07	Insider Own	1.06%	Shs Outstand	599.74M	Perf Week	5.30%
Market Cap	20.51B	Forward P/E	20.89	EPS next Y	1.64	Insider Trans	60.31%	Shs Float	593.37M	Perf Month	5.43%
Income	-16.00M	PEG	-	EPS next Q	0.39	Inst Own	90.33%	Short Float	5.71%	Perf Quarter	14.23%
Sales	27.38B	P/S	0.75	EPS this Y	-50.45%	Inst Trans	-9.73%	Short Ratio	4.41	Perf Half Y	20.09%
Book/sh	17.36	P/B	1.97	EPS next Y	110.44%	ROA	-0.04%	Short Interest	33.89M	Perf Year	17.29%
Cash/sh	15.64	P/C	2.19	EPS next 5Y	6.01%	ROE	-0.15%	52W Range	23.58 - 36.12	Perf YTD	18.39%
Dividend Est.	0.77 (2.24%)	P/FCF	-	EPS past 5Y	-29.89%	ROI	-0.10%	52W High	-5.34%	Beta	1.16
Dividend TTM	0.72 (2.11%)	Quick Ratio	0.83	Sales past 5Y	15.47%	Gross Margin	15.29%	52W Low	45.00%	ATR (14)	0.82
Dividend Ex-Date	Dec 26, 2024	Current Ratio	0.88	EPS Y/Y TTM	-103.57%	Oper. Margin	-0.46%	RSI (14)	61.96	Volatility	2.12% 2.47%
Employees	74806	Debt/Eq	0.87	Sales Y/Y TTM	7.61%	Profit Margin	-0.06%	Recom	3.09	Target Price	31.92
Option/Short	Yes / Yes	LT Debt/Eq	0.57	EPS Q/Q	-63.03%	Payout	99.09%	Rel Volume	0.38	Prev Close	34.35
Sales Surprise	1.44%	EPS Surprise	214.47%	Sales Q/Q	5.29%	Earnings	Oct 24 BMO	Avg Volume	7.68M	Price	34.19
SMA20	2.45%	SMA50	6.50%	SMA200	17.65%	Trades		Volume	2,953,361	Change	-0.47%

Date	Action	Analyst	Rating Change	Price Target Change
Dec-11-24	Resumed	Morgan Stanley	Overweight	$42
Dec-06-24	Reiterated	TD Cowen	Hold	$25 → $28
Nov-26-24	Resumed	UBS	Sell	$27
Nov-15-24	Resumed	Goldman	Sell	$28
Nov-04-24	Resumed	BofA Securities	Neutral	$33
Oct-09-24	Upgrade	Jefferies	Underperform → Hold	$24 → $32
Sep-30-24	Reiterated	TD Cowen	Hold	$19 → $25
Sep-03-24	Upgrade	Evercore ISI	In-line → Outperform	$30 → $35
Jul-17-24	Reiterated	TD Cowen	Hold	$26 → $19
Jun-10-24	Reiterated	Melius	Sell	$26
May-28-24	Downgrade	Argus	Buy → Hold
Apr-29-24	Downgrade	Jefferies	Hold → Underperform	$28 → $20
Apr-26-24	Reiterated	TD Cowen	Hold	$26 → $25
Mar-13-24	Upgrade	Jefferies	Underperform → Hold	$20 → $28
Mar-12-24	Upgrade	Argus	Hold → Buy	$40
Feb-20-24	Upgrade	Deutsche Bank	Hold → Buy	$28 → $42
Feb-20-24	Upgrade	Bernstein	Underperform → Mkt Perform
Jan-26-24	Reiterated	TD Cowen	Market Perform	$20 → $26
Jan-08-24	Downgrade	Bernstein	Mkt Perform → Underperform	$24
Jan-02-24	Downgrade	Evercore ISI	Outperform → In-line	$35

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Today 11:27AM	The Biggest News Stories of 2024 (The Wall Street Journal)
Dec-21-24 08:33AM	Airline CEO sounds alarm on low-cost carriers (TheStreet)
Dec-19-24 01:10AM	Southwest Airlines (LUV): The Best Aviation Stock According to Hedge Funds? (Insider Monkey)
Dec-18-24 10:26PM	US FAA ends review of Southwest Airlines after safety incidents (Reuters)
Dec-17-24 09:00PM	This Years Biggest News Stories, From Wars to the Election to AI, as Told by WSJ (The Wall Street Journal)
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Dec-16-24 12:38AM	Jim Cramer on Southwest Airlines (LUV): Under Pressure, But Not Oversupplying (Insider Monkey)
Dec-13-24 03:43PM	The airline industry's 'Big 3' will get even bigger next year (Quartz)
10:57AM	Southwest's CEO says the Trump years will be good for airlines (Quartz)
Dec-12-24 12:02PM	Airline backdrop will be 'constructive' for 5, 6 years: Southwest CEO (Yahoo Finance Video)
07:21AM	Southwest price target raised to $35 from $29 at Deutsche Bank (TipRanks)
Dec-11-24 08:59AM	Morgan Stanley sees airline stocks propelled by demand, favourable fuel cost (Investing.com)
07:00AM	SOUTHWEST AIRLINES NAMES PROVEN LEADER AILEEN FURLONG AS VICE PRESIDENT SALES (PR Newswire)
04:00AM	Southwest Airlines lawsuit could be a new playbook for DEI litigation moving forward (Fortune)
Dec-10-24 04:25PM	A Southwest jet and a small plane wound up on the same runway after being cleared to land (Associated Press Finance)
03:08PM	Southwest Airlines and 9 Other Stocks for a Just Right Economy (Barrons.com)
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01:36PM	Alaska Air Stock Flies High on Strong Guidance and $1 Billion Share Buyback Program (Barrons.com)
Dec-09-24 06:32AM	Southwest disputes reports its DEI program violated the law (HR Dive)
Dec-06-24 03:23PM	US judge says Southwest must face bias claims over free flights for Hispanic students (Reuters)
06:52AM	Southwest says actively pursuing fleet strategy (TipRanks)
06:00AM	Delta Doubles Down on Luxury to Attract High-End Fliers (The Wall Street Journal)
05:00AM	Seat fees, Frontier thieves, and Spirit's last hurrah: Airlines news roundup (Quartz)
Dec-05-24 07:29PM	Analyst Report: Southwest Airlines Co. (Morningstar Research)
04:39PM	S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Synopsys Sinks as China Restrictions Hurt Outlook (Investopedia)
01:36PM	Airline stocks take off after American and Southwest raise targets (Quartz)
12:17PM	Southwest Stock Rises as Airline Lifts Outlook on Strong Travel Demand (Investopedia)
11:36AM	United, Southwest, and Delta Takes Flight on Strong Holiday Demand (GuruFocus.com)
10:20AM	Southwest Airlines Lifts Q4 Guidance, Launches $750 Million Stock Buyback (Benzinga)
09:56AM	Southwest, American Airlines Hike Guidance. Why the Sectors Stocks Are Taking Off Again. (Barrons.com)
08:33AM	Southwest Airlines Lifts Revenue Outlook on Resilient Travel Demand (The Wall Street Journal)
08:10AM	Southwest Hikes Guidance. Why Airline Stocks Could Be Set to Take Off Again. (Barrons.com)
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07:40AM	Southwest lifts Q4 revenue outlook amid robust demand trends, shares rise (Investing.com)
06:39AM	Southwest Airlines, American lift forecasts as holiday travel takes off (Reuters)
Dec-04-24 01:13PM	United, Spirit, and other airline execs defend alleged 'junk fees' (Yahoo Finance Video)
12:18PM	Southwest Airlines to Present at the Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference (PR Newswire)
Dec-03-24 12:24PM	Yet Another Airline Is Getting Into the Premium Game (Investopedia)
Dec-02-24 10:53AM	Southwest Airlines is making a change to its flights. Here's what to know (Quartz)
Nov-30-24 12:18PM	Southwest Airlines to end cabin service earlier on flights to reduce chance of injury (Associated Press Finance)
Nov-29-24 08:19AM	Thanksgiving Travel Faces Arctic Blast Disruption. Expect Flight Delays. (Barrons.com)
Nov-28-24 09:40AM	Is Southwest Airlines (LUV) Outperforming Other Transportation Stocks This Year? (Zacks)
Nov-27-24 04:54PM	Major airline stocks getting lift from renewed travel demand (Yahoo Finance Video)
Nov-26-24 11:13PM	FAA will not require immediate 737 MAX engine action after bird strikes (Reuters)
09:16AM	Citi lifts price target on airlines, sees boost from premium travel (Investing.com)
Nov-24-24 02:00AM	Thanksgiving Travel Set to Break Records. Its Not Just Airline Stocks Getting a Lift. (Barrons.com)
Nov-23-24 06:20PM	The Top S&P 500 Stock of 2024 (So Far) Isn't Nvidia. Here's Where History Says the Soaring Stock Is Headed in 2025. (Motley Fool)
Nov-22-24 01:30PM	Another Boeing 737 Max part is facing FAA scrutiny (Quartz)
07:34AM	Goldman Sachs: Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Is A Top Growth Investor Stock (Insider Monkey)
12:01AM	Spirits Demise Is a Lesson in Airline-o-nomics (The Wall Street Journal)
Nov-21-24 05:18PM	SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DECLARES 183rd QUARTERLY DIVIDEND (PR Newswire)
11:40AM	Airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election (Associated Press Finance)
Nov-19-24 12:04PM	J.D. POWER NAMES TWO SOUTHWEST RAPID REWARDS CREDIT CARDS ISSUED BY CHASE AS THE TOP CO-BRANDED AIRLINE CREDIT CARDS FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION (PR Newswire)
Nov-15-24 09:45AM	Act Now: Get $70 Off Southwest Flights With This Costco Gift Card Offer (Motley Fool)
08:13AM	Goldman Sachs resumes airline stocks: Delta, United, Alaska Air at Buy (Investing.com)
Nov-14-24 12:01AM	American Airlines' Loyalty Program, Once a Perk, Now Helps It Survive (WSJ)
Nov-13-24 06:03AM	Spirit Airlines Stock Sinks on Report Frontier Merger Talks Break Down (Investopedia)
Nov-12-24 01:13PM	Boeing October deliveries hit low after strike (Yahoo Finance Video)
12:20PM	Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Southwest (LUV): Time to Buy? (Zacks)
Nov-11-24 06:39PM	Southwest is offering buyouts to airport workers and blaming Boeing for the job cuts (Associated Press Finance)
Nov-08-24 04:45PM	Southwest Airlines, Samsara, Nathans, and More Stocks See Action From Activist Investors (Barrons.com)
Nov-07-24 05:00AM	Love to Travel? Don't Miss These 4 Costco Deals (Motley Fool)
05:00AM	Let's talk about airplane boarding and why it's so hard (Quartz)
Nov-06-24 03:45PM	All about airplane boarding (Quartz)
07:54AM	Airline stocks outperform S&P 500 in October: BofA (Investing.com)
Nov-04-24 01:16PM	Equity funds, Trump vs. Harris trade, Southwest: Top Stories (Yahoo Finance Video)
10:00AM	Heard on the Street: Budget Airlines Need to Go Pricier (The Wall Street Journal)
07:43AM	Southwest names aviation veteran Gangwal as board chairperson (Reuters)
07:30AM	SOUTHWEST AIRLINES NAMES RAKESH GANGWAL CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND ANNOUNCES NEW COMMITTEE CHAIRS (PR Newswire)
12:01AM	Southwest, Other Airlines Plan a Shake-Up. Why They Need More to Boost Their Stocks. (Barrons.com)
Nov-01-24 07:35PM	Activists Turn to Firing CEOs as M&A Slumps (Barrons.com)
01:15PM	New DOT rule requires airlines to refund travelers for flight delays (Yahoo Finance Video)
10:00AM	SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES 17 YEARS OF PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (PR Newswire)
Oct-30-24 09:42PM	Elliott boosts Southwest interest to 11.3% after truce (Bloomberg)
05:03PM	Southwest Airlines (LUV) Multiple Headwinds With No Clear Path To Destination (Insider Monkey)
02:00PM	Save $70 on Southwest Flights With This Limited-Time Costco Gift Card Deal (Motley Fool)
11:00AM	SUMMER WITH SOUTHWEST! BOOK YOUR 2025 VACATIONS TODAY (PR Newswire)
07:56AM	Cocoa Prices Have More Than Doubled (Motley Fool)
Oct-29-24 08:50AM	Southwest Airlines brings bamboo on board for new cups (Packaging Dive)
08:00AM	Southwest CEO says 'we'll get it done' on turnaround plan, sees 'very strong' holiday demand (Yahoo Finance)
08:00AM	Southwest CEO 'confident' on turnaround plan, sees 'very strong' holiday demand (Yahoo Finance)
Oct-28-24 04:57PM	Southwest Airlines CEO: 'We need Boeing to be better' (Yahoo Finance)
04:28PM	Southwest Airlines must face pilots' union lawsuit over threats (Reuters)
01:30PM	Southwest Airlines: Elliott Management adds 5 directors in new deal (Yahoo Finance Video)
12:35PM	Southwest CEO urges Boeing to 'be strong' amid delivery challenges (Yahoo Finance Video)
11:41AM	QUITE A STIR: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES LAUNCHES NEW INFLIGHT CUP AND STIR STICK DESIGNED TO REDUCE ANNUAL SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BY MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION POUNDS (PR Newswire)
11:29AM	How Southwest's transformation plan caters to consumers (Yahoo Finance Video)
07:18AM	Nasdaq looks to build on record, oil prices tumble: Yahoo Finance (Yahoo Finance Video)
Oct-26-24 06:00AM	Is Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) the Best Airline Stock to Buy According to Hedge Funds? (Insider Monkey)
05:00AM	The rapid descent of Southwest Airlines: How the company plunged from customer cult-favorite to activist investor target (Fortune)
05:00AM	How American Airlines Is Fighting 'Gate Lice' in the Boarding Process (Investopedia)
Oct-25-24 07:03AM	Elon Musk Bets Big on Trump. Whats In It for Tesla and 5 Other Things to Know Today. (Barrons.com)
06:59AM	Southwest Airlines Reports Strong Q3 2024 Financial Results (TipRanks)
06:07AM	Southwest details board travel perks as ex-Chevron CFO joins new director slate (CFO Dive)
05:31AM	Q3 2024 Southwest Airlines Co Earnings Call (Thomson Reuters StreetEvents)
03:19AM	Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue Amid Operational ... (GuruFocus.com)
Oct-24-24 06:25PM	Analyst Report: Southwest Airlines Co. (Morningstar Research) -5.56%
06:15PM	Southwest Airlines (LUV) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript (Motley Fool)
04:21PM	Southwest Heard Footsteps Before Elliott Launched Proxy Fight (Bloomberg)
04:08PM	Activist Investor Elliott Wins Southwest Board Seats Amid Feud (The Wall Street Journal)
04:05PM	Southwest Airlines plans to speed up its turnaround literally (Quartz)
11:45AM	3 reasons why airlines are seeing seat mile cost pressure (Yahoo Finance Video)
10:30AM	Southwest (LUV) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say (Zacks)

Southwest Airlines Co. engages in the operation and management of a passenger airline. The firm also offers ancillary services such as early bird check-in, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. It operates in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. The company was founded by Rollin W. King and Herbert D. Kelleher on March 9, 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Insider Trading	Relationship	Date	Transaction	Cost	#Shares	Value ($)	#Shares Total	SEC Form 4
Rutherford Linda B.	Chief Administration Officer	Dec 06 '24	Sale	34.40	3,849	132,386	89,376	Dec 10 05:01 PM
Rutherford Linda B.	Officer	Dec 06 '24	Proposed Sale	34.40	3,849	132,386		Dec 06 02:22 PM
Elliott Investment Management	10% Owner	Oct 28 '24	Sale	29.83	1,203,920	35,912,934	59,912,580	Oct 30 08:00 PM
GANGWAL RAKESH	Director	Oct 01 '24	Buy	29.98	643,788	19,300,400	3,606,311	Oct 02 04:53 PM
GANGWAL RAKESH	Director	Oct 01 '24	Buy	29.89	530,918	15,866,908	2,962,523	Oct 02 04:50 PM
GANGWAL RAKESH	Director	Oct 01 '24	Buy	29.49	127,195	3,750,908	2,431,605	Oct 02 04:47 PM
GANGWAL RAKESH	Director	Oct 01 '24	Buy	29.15	165,553	4,826,003	2,304,410	Oct 02 04:43 PM
GANGWAL RAKESH	Director	Oct 01 '24	Buy	29.10	132,546	3,857,261	2,138,857	Oct 02 04:37 PM
GANGWAL RAKESH	Director	Sep 30 '24	Buy	29.75	109,198	3,248,616	2,006,311	Oct 02 04:37 PM
GANGWAL RAKESH	Director	Sep 30 '24	Buy	29.65	705,904	20,928,724	1,897,113	Oct 02 04:30 PM
GANGWAL RAKESH	Director	Sep 30 '24	Buy	29.47	1,184,898	34,919,943	1,191,209	Oct 02 04:25 PM
KELLY GARY C	Executive Chairman	Sep 30 '24	Buy	29.52	33,921	1,001,348	146,410	Oct 02 04:16 PM

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