See how top analysts and institutions rate LUV — including buy, hold, and sell recommendations.
| Rating Source | Action | Rating | Target Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC Securities | Downgrade | Hold → Reduce | 2025-07-24 | |
| Evercore ISI | Downgrade | Outperform → In-line | $40 | 2025-07-15 |
| Deutsche Bank | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | $40 | 2025-05-29 |
| Jefferies | Upgrade | Underperform → Hold | $33 | 2025-05-27 |
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
The majority of institutional investors have issued a "Buy" rating for LUV, and analyst sentiment aligns closely, with very few "Sell" recommendations. This suggests a broadly favorable outlook for the stock's performance.