LUV

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)

NYSE
$54.26
$+1.64
(+3.12%)
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Live Price Chart
Page last updated: 2026-02-07 00:58:00

Key Market Data

$28.06B

$52.85

$66.98

$4.95

$52.51

$+1.64

+3.12%

15M

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Stock Price Today

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is currently trading at $54.26 as of 2026-02-07 00:58:00, reflecting a +3.12% move ($+1.64) from the previous close.

In the short term, the stock has returned +2,642.12% over the past four weeks. Over the last 12 months, Southwest Airlines Co. has recorded a +74.53% price change, indicating a strong performance relative to the broader market.

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) 7-Day Stock Price Changes

Over the past seven days, Southwest Airlines Co. has traded within a short-term range shaped by market sentiment in the AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED sector. During this period, the stock moved from its previous closing price of $48.77 to the latest recorded price of $54.26, reflecting an intraday change of +3.12%. Daily movements highlight shifts in trading volume (14,794,920), investor positioning, and reactions to macroeconomic updates.

From a momentum standpoint, LUV has delivered a +2,642.12% return over the past month and a +74.53% change in the last 12 months, indicating a strong trend relative to its broader sector peers.

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What is Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)?

Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic air carrier in the United States by passengers boarded. Southwest operates nearly 800 aircraft in an all-Boeing 737 fleet. Despite offering some longer routes and a few perks for business travelers, the airline predominantly specializes in short-haul, leisure flights operated in a single, open-seating cabin configuration in a point-to-point network. In early 2026, Southwest will modify its cabins to offer some rows with extra legroom and will update its ticketing process and merchandising to offer assigned seats and more fare categories, including a basic economy class that will more directly compete with other airlines' offerings and appear for the first time in travel aggregators' search results.

Southwest Airlines Co. Information

Industry
AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED
Employees
72,223
Sector
AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED
Company Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.What is the current share price of Southwest Airlines Co.?
The latest trading price for Southwest Airlines Co. (Common Stock) is $ 54.26, compared with a previous closing price of $ 52.51. That means the stock has moved +3.12% so far today. Intraday price updates and recent trading activity for LUV can be tracked on the live chart and quote section on this page.
2.Is Southwest Airlines Co. stock going up or down?
Looking at recent performances, LUV has returned +2,642.12% over the past month, +86.72% over the last six months and +74.53% over the past year. These figures capture share-price changes only, not the impact of dividends. Together they describe strong price momentum for Southwest Airlines Co. stock, but keep in mind that past returns do not guarantee future results.
3.Where does LUV currently sit relative to its 52-week high and low?
In the most recent 52-week period, Southwest Airlines Co. has traded between a low of $ 23.82 and a high of $ 54.69. This 52-week range helps show where today's share price sits relative to its recent highs and lows, and is often used by investors to judge stock volatility, potential support and resistance levels, and whether LUV is currently nearer the top or the bottom of its one-year trading band.
4.How is Southwest Airlines Co. classified by sector and industry?
Southwest Airlines Co. is classified in the AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED sector, within the AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED industry group and the AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED industry. In practice, this means Southwest Airlines Co. is grouped with companies that face similar end-markets, competitive dynamics and regulatory environments. For investors, knowing LUV's sector and industry classification helps when building diversified portfolios, comparing Southwest Airlines Co. with direct peers, and understanding how stock-specific risks such as -- may be influenced by broader trends in the AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED sector and AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED industry.
5.Where is Southwest Airlines Co. listed and how large is it by market value?
Southwest Airlines Co. is listed on the NYSE stock exchange in United States. Based on a market capitalization of $ 28.06B, the company is classified as a Large-cap stock. Market cap gives a quick sense of Southwest Airlines Co.'s size and importance in the equity market and is often used by investors and index providers when constructing portfolios or benchmarks.
6.What does LUV's EPS tell investors about its profitability?
Trailing-twelve-month EPS of $ 0.77 summarises how much profit Southwest Airlines Co. has generated per share over the last year. Rising EPS over time can signal improving profitability or effective share repurchases, while flat or declining EPS may point to slower growth or margin pressure. EPS is a key input into valuation metrics such as P/E and is often monitored closely around earnings announcements.
7.How can I track Southwest Airlines Co.'s financial performance over time?
To follow Southwest Airlines Co.'s financial performance, investors typically review its quarterly and annual reports, which include detailed income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements. Combining these filings with key market data shown on this page—such as share price trends, P/E and dividend yield—provides a more complete view of how LUV is performing and how the market is responding.
8.When is Southwest Airlines Co. expected to report earnings?
Southwest Airlines Co.'s next scheduled earnings release is currently expected on -- (the date may be updated by the company). Earnings announcements often act as important catalysts for LUV, as they provide updated information on revenue, profitability and management's outlook.
9.What usually comes out in Southwest Airlines Co.'s earnings reports?
Southwest Airlines Co.'s earnings reports typically include headline figures such as revenue, net income and EPS, along with commentary on segment performance, margins, cash flow and guidance for future periods. Investors compare these results with market expectations and prior periods to assess whether LUV is meeting, beating or missing expectations.
10.How can I stay informed about Southwest Airlines Co.'s results and guidance?
You can stay up to date on Southwest Airlines Co. by reviewing its quarterly earnings releases, listening to or reading transcripts of earnings calls, and following company news and filings. Pairing this fundamental information with the price and return data for LUV on this page helps you see how new information is being reflected in the stock.
11.Does Southwest Airlines Co. pay a regular cash dividend to its shareholders?
Southwest Airlines Co. Paying. Based on the latest information, the stock has an indicated annual cash dividend of $ 0.80 per share and a current dividend yield of 0.0147 at the recent share price. Dividends are typically paid --, although the board can change the dividend policy at any time. Income-focused investors often monitor LUV's dividend level, payment frequency and any announcements about future dividends when assessing the stock's appeal as a dividend-paying investment.
12.What are the current dividend yield and dividend payout ratio for LUV?
Based on the latest earnings data, LUV has a dividend yield of 0.0147 and a dividend payout ratio of 1.0358. The dividend yield shows how much cash return an investor receives from dividends each year relative to the current share price, helping assess whether Southwest Airlines Co. is an attractive income stock. The dividend payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings Southwest Airlines Co. distributes to shareholders as dividends versus how much it retains to reinvest in the business, which is an important indicator of dividend sustainability and room for future dividend growth.
13.What kind of business is Southwest Airlines Co.?
Southwest Airlines Co. is a publicly traded company in the AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED industry within the AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED sector. It generates revenue from products and services related to this core business area, and investors can find a detailed description of its operations, strategy and geographic exposure in the company's annual report and other regulatory filings.
14.How is LUV valued in terms of P/E ratio and EPS?
Southwest Airlines Co. currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 68.06, based on trailing-twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of $ 0.77. P/E is calculated by dividing the share price by EPS and shows how much investors are paying today for each unit of Southwest Airlines Co.'s earnings. Comparing LUV's P/E and EPS to those of other AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED companies can help investors judge whether its valuation looks rich or attractive.

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