Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
Listed on NYSE • Industrials / Airlines, Airports & Air Services
Overview
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, 2021, the company operated a total fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircrafts; and served 121 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as 10 near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. It also 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 offers a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including websites and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool. Further, it provides ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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Key Information
Symbol:
LUV
CEO:
Robert E. Jordan
Exchange:
NYSE
CIK:
0000092380
Website:
https://www.southwest.com
SEC Filings:
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Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Price
31.62
Change
1.95
Change %
6.57%
Open
29.8
Previous Close
29.67
High
31.65
Low
29.8
Volume
7,696,587
Market Cap
16,352,443,392
EV/EBITDA
8.46
Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Shares Outstanding
517,155,080
FloatShares
459,802,582
Float Ratio
88.91%
Shares Short
32,527,269
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
7.26%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
3.44 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
1.18%
Held Percent Institutions
96.64%
Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)
| Earnings | |
| Earnings Date (Estimated) | 2026-01-29 |
| Earnings Call (Estimated) | 2025-10-23 |
| Avg EPS Estimate | 0.7675 |
| Low EPS Estimate | 0.64 |
| High EPS Estimate | 0.85 |
| Revenue | |
| Avg Revenue Forecast | 7,596,351,160 |
| Low Revenue Forecast | 7,481,000,000 |
| High Revenue Forecast | 7,657,000,000 |
LUV Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Holdings | $3,017,999,872 | Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. |
| Quick Ratio | 0.376 | The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe. |
| Current Ratio | 0.491 | The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity. |
| Total Debt | $5,257,999,872 | Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden. |
LUV Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | $1,684,999,936 | EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations. |
| Operating Cash Flow | $2,023,000,064 | Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability. |
| Free Cash Flow | $-13,625,000 | Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment. |
| Gross Margin | 21.54% | Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability. |
| Operating Margin | 0.50% | Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs. |
| Profit Margin | 1.38% | Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability. |
LUV Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 67.62% | Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure. |
| Total Debt | $5,257,999,872 | Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability. |
LUV Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 1.20% | Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion. |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | -9.10% | Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability. |
Financial Data for LUV (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $31.62 | Latest stock trading price |
| Price Target (High) | $46 | Analyst highest expected price |
| Price Target (Low) | $24.4 | Analyst lowest expected price |
| Price Target (Average) | $34.07 | Average target price across analysts |
| Price Target (Median) | $34 | Median of target prices |
| Average Rating Score | 2.95 | Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell) |
| Consensus Recommendation | hold | Consensus rating |
| Analyst Coverage Count | 19 | Number of analysts providing estimates |
| Cash Holdings | $3,017,999,872 | Total cash held by the company |
| Cash per Share | $5.84 | Cash value per outstanding share |
| Total Debt | $5,257,999,872 | Company's total debt |
| Quick Ratio | 0.376 | Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory) |
| Current Ratio | 0.491 | Overall short-term liquidity |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 67.62% | Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity |
| EBITDA | $1,684,999,936 | Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization |
| Total Revenue | $27,551,000,576 | Total company revenue |
| Revenue per Share | $49.154 | Total revenue divided by shares outstanding |
| Gross Profit | 21.54% | Revenue minus cost of goods sold |
| Return on Assets | 0.71% | Net income / Total assets |
| Return on Equity | 4.17% | Net income / Shareholder equity |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | -9.10% | Year-over-year EPS growth |
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 1.20% | Year-over-year revenue growth |
| Gross Margin | 21.54% | Gross profit / Total revenue |
| EBITDA Margin | 6.12% | EBITDA / Revenue |
| Operating Margin | 0.50% | Operating income / Revenue |
| Profit Margin | 1.38% | Net income / Revenue |
| Free Cash Flow | $-13,625,000 | Cash left after capital expenditures |
| Operating Cash Flow | $2,023,000,064 | Cash from core business operations |
| Currency | USD | Reported in US dollars |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-05 | Data source from Yahoo |