Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provide scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated a total fleet of 718 Boeing 737 aircrafts; and served 107 destinations in 40 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. Its services also cover destinations in Hilo on Hawaii; Cozumel, Mexico; Steamboat Springs, Colorado; Miami, Florida; Palm Springs, California; and Montrose (Telluride and Crested Butte), Colorado. In addition, the company provides inflight entertainment and connectivity services on Wi-Fi enabled aircrafts; and Rapid Rewards loyalty program that enables program members to earn points for dollars spent on Southwest base fares. In addition, the company provides a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including Southwest.com, mobile website, and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool. Further, it offers ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 4/24/2026 | $36.10 | Reduce → Hold | HSBC Securities |
| 2/27/2026 | $66.00 | Hold → Buy | TD Cowen |
| 2/17/2026 | $73.00 | Neutral → Buy | UBS |
| 1/30/2026 | $42.00 → $50.00 | Hold | TD Cowen |
| 1/30/2026 | $57.50 | Market Perform → Outperform | BMO Capital Markets |
| 1/9/2026 | $60.00 | Underweight → Overweight | Analyst |
| 12/18/2025 | $45.00 | Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 12/12/2025 | $31.00 → $42.00 | Hold | TD Cowen |
| 12/9/2025 | $43.00 | Market Perform | BMO Capital Markets |
| 12/4/2025 | $38.00 | Neutral | Citigroup |
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HSBC Securities upgraded Southwest Air from Reduce to Hold and set a new price target of $36.10
TD Cowen upgraded Southwest Air from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $66.00
UBS upgraded Southwest Air from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $73.00
TD Cowen reiterated coverage of Southwest Air with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $50.00 from $42.00 previously
BMO Capital Markets upgraded Southwest Air from Market Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $57.50
Analyst upgraded Southwest Air from Underweight to Overweight and set a new price target of $60.00
Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Southwest Air with a rating of Equal Weight and set a new price target of $45.00
TD Cowen reiterated coverage of Southwest Air with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $42.00 from $31.00 previously
BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage of Southwest Air with a rating of Market Perform and set a new price target of $43.00
Citigroup initiated coverage of Southwest Air with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $38.00
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DALLAS, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its first quarter 2026 financial results. Details are as follows:When:Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern TimeWeb Address: http://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/To access the live audio webcast and subsequent replay, click on the link above, or go to www.southwest.com and click on "Investor Relations" under the "About Southwest" menu at the bottom of the page. The audio webcast can be found on the homepage or by clicking "Calendar" under the "News & Events" header. Registration for this event begins 20 minutes prior to the start of the call. Vi
Airline celebrates with new Independence One tracking, trading cards, and festive celebrations DALLAS, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) and FlightAware are making it easier for Customers and aviation fans to track Independence One, Southwest's specialty aircraft unveiled earlier this year in honor of America's 250th, as it flies high across America during the height of summer travel. Starting today through Sept. 9, 2026, a custom Independence One icon will appear on FlightAware.com. The icon features thirteen stars that represent the nation's original thirteen colonies—a symbol that is also depict
Southwest to transition to a cloud-based, AI-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider to modernize its technology foundation and evolve how the airline operates, builds, and is able to serve its Customers. As part of this partnership, Southwest will transition from a largely on-premises environment to a cloud-based, AI- and agent-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028—laying the foundation to operate with greater speed, flexibility, and reliability to support the business. Technology powers nearly every part of the airline—from selling seats, to runnin
Band returns to the skies performing hit song "Hey There Delilah" in a nostalgic nod to the program's beginnings during the airline's 55th year of serviceDALLAS, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is celebrating its signature Live at 35® program that brings live pop-up performances to Customers onboard flights at 35,000 feet. To mark the occasion, the Plain White T's took to the skies and surprised Southwest® Customers by singing their hit song, "Hey There Delilah," which continues to draw crowds and resurface on TikTok with billions of plays. The Plain White T's were one of the first artists to perform onboard a Southwest flight when the airline launched the pro
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have partnered to offer travelers around the globe single-ticket journeys to and from the United States, connecting to places where Southwest and Singapore Airlines fly. Southwest Executives shared the news of the interline partnership during the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in Brazil. The SIA Group, which includes Singapore Airlines and Scoot, operates service to more than 130 destinations in 35 countries and territories, and flies between its global hub, Singapore Changi Airport and three airports in the United States served by Southwest—Los
Book an adventure for less and earn more Rapid Rewards® points for future travelDALLAS, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) launches the Week of WOW, one of the carrier's biggest sales of the year. Starting today through June 11, Customers can save up to 40% off base fares using code FLYWOW for flights from Aug. 4 to Dec.16, 2026,1 along with promotions on hotels, rental cars, cruises, and Getaways by Southwest™ vacation packages. Check out some of the nonstop routes on sale now available on Southwest.com®, with one-way as low as 40% off between: Baltimore and Orlando,Dallas and Las Vegas,Dallas and San Diego,Austin and New Orleans, andDenver and Tampa."Southwest C
DALLAS, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) President, Chief Executive Officer, & Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Bob Jordan will participate in a fireside chat at Bernstein's 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28 at 1:30pm ET. Bernstein will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines website. Details of the audio webcast are as follows: Date:May 28, 2026Time: 1:30pm EDTSpeakers: Bob Jordan, President, Chief Executive Of
DALLAS, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on June 11, 2026, on all shares then issued and outstanding. The quarterly dividend will be paid on July 2, 2026. SW-DSR View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southwest-airlines-declares-189th-quarterly-dividend-302766240.htmlSOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.
Customer-Driven Changes Recognized with Award-Winning SatisfactionDALLAS, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) has been named #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Economy Passengers in the JD Power 2026 North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM, marking the fifth consecutive year the airline has secured the top ranking. Earning the highest ranking for five years in a row underscores Southwest's® sustained commitment to its Customers in an increasingly dynamic travel environment, demonstrating the airline's ability to deliver consistent value even as it evo
DALLAS, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is prepared to assist travelers affected by disruptions related to Spirit Airlines' cessation of operations. Customers holding Spirit reservations may only access special Southwest fares at Southwest ticket counters at their departure airport for eligible routes through 11:59 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, May 6. For domestic travel, these fares will be offered for flights where Southwest provides overlapping service, based on ticket mileage:1-500 miles: $200501-1,000 miles: $3001,000+ miles: $400For international flights, Southwest will also offer discounted rates. In addition, Spirit Customers who hold Spirit Silver or Gold Stat
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DALLAS, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on June 11, 2026, on all shares then issued and outstanding. The quarterly dividend will be paid on July 2, 2026. SW-DSR View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southwest-airlines-declares-189th-quarterly-dividend-302766240.htmlSOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.
$227 million net income and $0.45 EPS, in line with guidanceOperating margin of 4.6%, an improvement of 8.1 points year-over-yearGenerated $1.4 billion in operating cash flow in the quarterRecord first‑quarter passenger, operating, and unit revenuesManaged business revenue performance a March and quarterly recordDALLAS, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) today reported first quarter 2026 financial results, representing an important milestone as the transformational plan announced just 18 months ago is now fully implemented. "First quarter 2026 marked a turning point for Southwest, as our broad set of commercial, operational, and cost initiatives is now translati
DALLAS, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on March 12, 2026, on all shares then issued and outstanding. The quarterly dividend will be paid on April 2, 2026. SW-DSR View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southwest-airlines-declares-188th-quarterly-dividend-302680342.html SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.
2025 net income $441 million / $0.79 EPS; adjusted net income1 $512 million / $0.93 adjusted EPS1,2 2025 adjusted EBIT1,3 $574 million and above prior guidance of $500 million Guiding 2026 adjusted EPS4 of at least $4.00, up more than 300% over 2025 Ranked #1 in The Wall Street Journal Best U.S. Airlines of 2025 2026 guidance and strong Q1 bookings reflect sweeping transformation undertaken in 2025 DALLAS, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, and provided 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of at least $4.00, which represents the lower end of internal forecasts. Fourth quarter performance benefited from rev
DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on December 26, 2025, on all shares then issued and outstanding. The quarterly dividend will be paid on January 16, 2026. SW-DSR View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southwest-airlines-declares-187th-quarterly-dividend-302621909.html SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.
DALLAS, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) (the "Company") today reported its third quarter 2025 financial results, with unit revenues, unit costs, and net income all exceeding its expectations and strong execution continuing across the business. Company Highlights: Net income of $54 million, or $0.10 income per diluted shareNet income, excluding special items1, of $58 million, or $0.11 income per diluted shareRecord third quarter operating revenues of $6.9 billionDelivered results ahead of the Company's expectations, driven by both better-than-anticipated unit revenues and unit costsReturned $439 million to Shareholders through a combination of share repurchase
DALLAS, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2025, on all shares then issued and outstanding. The quarterly dividend will be paid on September 24, 2025. SW-DSR View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southwest-airlines-declares-186th-quarterly-dividend-302518695.html SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.
DALLAS, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) (the "Company") today reported its second quarter 2025 financial results and Company highlights: Net income of $213 million, or $0.39 income per diluted shareNet income, excluding special items1, of $230 million, or $0.43 income per diluted shareReturned $1.6 billion to Shareholders through a combination of share repurchases and dividendsLaunched bag fees with financial benefit exceeding expectations and no negative operational impactRolled out new basic economy product structure, laying the foundation for future product differentiationMaintaining targets of $1.8 billion full year 2025 and $4.3 billion full year 2026 in
DALLAS, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on June 18, 2025, on all shares then issued and outstanding. The quarterly dividend will be paid on July 9, 2025. SW-DSR View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southwest-airlines-declares-185th-quarterly-dividend-302454561.html SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.
DALLAS, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) (the "Company") today reported its first quarter 2025 financial results: Net loss of $149 million, or $0.26 loss per diluted shareNet loss, excluding special items1, of $77 million, or $0.13 loss per diluted shareRecord first quarter operating revenues of $6.4 billion on all-time record yieldsLiquidity2 of $9.3 billion, well in excess of debt outstanding of $6.7 billionBob Jordan, President, Chief Executive Officer, & Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated, "While the broader economic environment has been dynamic, we remain focused on executing our transformational plan. On costs, we beat our previously adju
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DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has appointed Danielle Collins – a veteran of corporate finance, strategy, and investor relations – as its Managing Director of Investor Relations. Her Southwest Airlines® tenure began Nov. 3. "Danielle has a proven track record in corporate strategy and investor engagement and is a trusted voice within the institutional investor community," said Tom Doxey, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Southwest Airlines. "She will be an outstanding asset to Southwest as we continue communicating our transformation, strategic priorities, and long-term value proposition." Collins joins Southwest® after a nearly
Rakesh Gangwal steps down as independent Chair, remains on the Board Doug Brooks appointed as new independent Chair Board forms new Ad Hoc Fleet Oversight Committee DALLAS, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) today announced the appointment of Doug Brooks as the new independent Chair of the Board, effective Aug. 1, 2025. This appointment follows Rakesh Gangwal's decision to step down from his role as Chair, effective Aug. 1, 2025, due to additional time commitments unrelated to Southwest. The Company also announced the formation of a new Fleet Oversight Committee to assist the Board in its oversight of the Company's aircraft fleet acquisition strategy. Gangwal wi
DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) ("Southwest" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Rakesh Gangwal as independent Chair of the Board of Directors and named new Board Committee Chairs, effective immediately: Lisa Atherton will serve as Chair of the Compensation CommitteeDouglas Brooks will serve as Chair of the Audit CommitteeDavid Hess will continue to serve as Chair of the Safety and Operations CommitteeChris Reynolds will serve as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance CommitteeGregg Saretsky will serve as Chair of the Finance CommitteeGangwal said, "We are embarking on the next era of change at Southwest as we build upon its
Reiterates Efforts to Reach Constructive Resolution with Elliott Outlines Actionable Steps Taken to Position Southwest for the FutureShareholders Not Required to Take Immediate ActionDALLAS, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) ("Southwest" or the "Company") today confirmed that Elliott Investment Management L.P. ("Elliott") requested a Special Meeting of Shareholders to consider Elliott's proposals, including to remove without cause eight members of Southwest's Board of Directors (the "Board") and elect eight Director candidates chosen by Elliott, which appears designed to result in full control of the Board by Elliott's nominees. Southwest's Board issued the foll
DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) (the "Company") has appointed Robert "Bob" Fornaro as a member of the Board, effective immediately. Fornaro is an accomplished airline executive with four decades of experience in the industry. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Spirit Airlines beginning in May 2014 until September 2019 and as President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2016 until December 2018, during which time he led the low-cost carrier through a period of substantial growth and transformation. Previously, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of AirTran Holdings Inc. from November 2007 until May 2011. Fornaro served as
Has Received Overwhelmingly Supportive Feedback about Call for Leadership Change Responds to Company's Adoption of Shareholder-Unfriendly "Poison Pill" Reiterates Measures Necessary to Improve Performance Letter is available at StrongerSouthwest.com WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elliott Investment Management L.P. (and its affiliates, "Elliott"), today sent a letter to the Board of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) (the "Company" or "Southwest") summarizing the feedback received and key events that have occurred since the publication last month of Elliott's initial letter and presentation calling for leadership change.
DALLAS, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) ("Southwest") (the "Company") has appointed Rakesh Gangwal as a member of the Board, effective July 7. Gangwal has deep and extensive airline industry experience and is the co-founder of India's largest airline by fleet size and passengers carried, InterGlobe Aviation, known as IndiGo. Before co-founding IndiGo in 2006, Gangwal served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Worldspan Technologies, a provider of technology and information services to the travel and transportation industry. Prior to his time at Worldspan, Gangwal served as President and Chief Executive Officer of US
DALLAS, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) today reiterated its willingness to meet with Elliott Investment Management L.P. ("Elliott") to further discuss the airline's strategy to enhance value for all Shareholders: Southwest Airlines maintains an open dialogue with our Shareholders and values their perspectives related to enhancing Shareholder value. We were first contacted yesterday by Elliott. Our Board and Executive Leadership Team are thoughtfully reviewing Elliott's letter and presentation and look forward to further conversations with Elliott to better understand its view on the Company. We are confident that Southwest Airlines has the right strategy, th
DALLAS, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As disclosed in the Company's Proxy Statement released today, the Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) (the "Company") Board of Directors nominated 14 candidates to stand for election at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 15, 2024. As previously announced, the Board is excited to nominate Lisa Atherton to join the Board as a new Director. Directors Ron Ricks and John Montford will not stand for reelection. "On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Ron and John for their long-standing commitment to Southwest Airlines. They both made an immeasurable positive impact on the Board and our Company, and we owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude
DALLAS, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) has named Lisa Atherton as a candidate to join the Board. Atherton, along with other Board nominees, will be on the ballot at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 15, 2024. Atherton is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bell, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and a member of Textron's Executive Leadership Team. She oversees a multibillion-dollar business that provides innovative products for defense and commercial customers across the globe. Prior to assuming her role as President and Chief Executive Officer, Atherton served as the Chief Operating Officer of Bell. In 20