---
title: "Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV.US)"
type: "Symbol"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LUV.US.md"
symbol: "LUV.US"
name: "Southwest Airlines Co."
industry: "Passenger Airlines"
datetime: "2026-05-19T21:39:40.939Z"
locales:
  - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LUV.US.md)
  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/LUV.US.md)
  - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/LUV.US.md)
---

# Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV.US)

## Company Overview

Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and internationally. It also provides Rapid Rewards loyalty program; SWABIZ, an online booking tool; and inflight entertainment platform that includes movies-on-demand live and on-demand television, flight tracker, and additional curated content, as well as a variety of premium snacks and coffee. In addition, the company offers ancillary services, such as in-flight purchases, baggage fees, EarlyBird Check-In, and upgraded boarding, as well as transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors.

| Item | Detail |
|------|--------|
| Industry | Passenger Airlines |
| Exchange | US Market |
| Website | [www.southwest.com](https://www.southwest.com) |

## Key Drivers
> *AI-analyzed key factors driving this stock's performance*


## Longbridge Financial Score™: C
> *Longbridge Financial Score™ — Proprietary multi-factor rating model by Longbridge*
> Updated: 2026-05-19T04:30:12.000Z

**Overall: C (0.45)**

**Industry**: Passenger Airlines

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Industry Ranking | 11 / 36 |
| Industry Median | C |
| Industry Average | C |

- **Style**: Value - Stocks where the company's main business is in a mature stage.
- **Scale**: Large - The company has stable operations, allowing for dependable long-term returns.

**Multi Score**: C

#### Style Score Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Revenue YoY | 4.72% |  |
| Net Profit YoY | 49.36% |  |
| P/B Ratio | 2.73 |  |
| Dividend Ratio | 1.88% |  |

#### Size Score Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Market Cap | 18749359630.68 |  |
| Revenue | 28884000000.00 |  |

#### Multi Score Score: C

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| ROE | 10.06% | B |
| Profit Margin | 2.83% | C |
| Gross Margin | 23.30% | C |
| Revenue YoY | 4.72% | C |
| Net Profit YoY | 49.36% | B |
| Total Assets YoY | -11.61% | E |
| Net Assets YoY | -26.59% | E |
| Cash Flow Margin | 293.76% | A |
| OCF YoY | 4.72% | C |
| Turnover | 0.92 | A |
| Gearing Ratio | 76.58% | E |

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## Valuation Analysis

| Metric | Current | Industry Ranking | High | Median | Low |
|--------|---------|-----------------|------|--------|-----|
| PE (TTM) | 22.95 | 17/36 | 55.59 | 43.57 | 35.50 |
| PB | 2.73 | 16/36 | 2.77 | 2.27 | 2.05 |
| PS (TTM) | 0.65 | 21/36 | 0.77 | 0.67 | 0.62 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.88% | 6/36 | 2.26% | 2.05% | 1.73% |

## Peer Comparison

| Rank | Name | Profit | Growth | Operation | Security | Cash | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 01 | Ryanair (RYAAY.US) | B | B | B | C | B | B |
| 02 | Latam Airlines (LTM.US) | A | B | B | E | B | B |
| 03 | Lufthansa (DLAKY.US) | B | B | B | E | B | B |
| 04 | Copa Holdings SA (CPA.US) | A | B | B | D | B | B |
| 05 | easyJet (ESYJY.US) | B | B | B | D | B | B |

## Institutional View

### Analyst Rating Distribution

> As of 2026-05-19T04:00:00.000Z

Total Analysts: **25**

| Rating | Count | Percentage |
|--------|-------|-----------| 
| Buy | 7 | 28% |
| Overweight | 4 | 16% |
| Hold | 10 | 40% |
| Underweight | 2 | 8% |
| Sell | 2 | 8% |

### Target Price Forecast

| Metric | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Current Price | 37.35 |
| Highest Target | 60.00 |
| Lowest Target | 30.00 |

## References

- [Company Overview — Profile, executives, shareholders, business breakdown](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LUV.US/overview.md)
- [Financial Reports — Income, balance sheet, cash flow, dividends](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LUV.US/norm.md)
- [Related News](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LUV.US/news.md)
- [Filings — Company announcements and regulatory filings](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LUV.US/filings.md)

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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**