Southwest Airlines Co.
LUVNYSEIndustrialsAirlines
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $20.58B
- P/E (TTM)
- 24.59
- Forward P/E
- 12.82
- Dividend yield
- 1.71%
- 52-week range
- $29.26$55.11
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 6.77M
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $40.22 - $41.81 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $55.11 |
| 52-Week Low | $29.26 |
| Open | $41.01 |
| Volume (last close) | 8.21M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 6.77M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 30.07B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 837.00M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -455.00M |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.64 |
| Profit Margin | 2.78% |
| Operating Margin | 3.46% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.82% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.84 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.72 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
| Payout Ratio | 43.93% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 20.58B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 493.00M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.59 |
| Forward P/E | 12.82 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.68 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.91 |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.63 |
| 50-Day MA | $40.89 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $43.48 |
| 1-Year Change | +32.80% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Southwest Airlines Co. at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) has a market capitalization of $20.58B. The stock trades at 24.6× trailing earnings, 12.8× forward earnings and 0.7× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $837.00M on revenue of $30.07B (a 2.8% profit margin) and burned $455.00M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 9.5% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $3.79B in cash and securities against $5.95B of debt, a net debt position of $2.15B.
Southwest Airlines Co. pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.72 per share a year, a 1.71% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 44% payout ratio.
The share price is up 32.8% over the past year. At $41.75 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $29.26 to $55.11, below its 200-day moving average of $43.48.
Based on 17 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $49.43, 18.4% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Southwest Airlines Co.
What is the current stock price for LUV?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, LUV stock trades at $41.75. The 52-week range is $29.26–$55.11, with a day range of $40.22–$41.81.
What is the P/E ratio for LUV?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Southwest Airlines Co.'s trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 24.6, meaning investors pay $24.6 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 12.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Southwest Airlines Co. operates in the Industrials sector.
Does LUV pay dividends?
Yes, Southwest Airlines Co. pays a 1.71% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($0.72 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 43.9%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 3, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for LUV?
Based on ratings from 17 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for LUV is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $49.43, a 18.4% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $41.75.
What is the market cap of LUV?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Southwest Airlines Co.'s market capitalization is $20.58B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Southwest Airlines Co. operates in the Industrials sector within the Airlines industry.