LUV
Southwest Airlines Company
NYSE: LUV · INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES
$39.45
+4.50% today
Updated 2026-04-24
Market cap
$19.28B
P/E ratio
26.30
P/S ratio
0.67x
EPS (TTM)
$1.50
Dividend yield
1.91%
52W range
$26 – $55
Volume
9.4M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
68
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+5.5
Quality
C+4.5
Profitability
C8.7
Valuation
A6/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.8
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$45.11
+14.35%
12-Month target
$23.82
-39.62%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$144.78
Margin of safety
+64.48%
4 Strong Buy7 Buy9 Hold3 Sell2 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $788.00M — positive
+ Revenue growth 12.80% QoQ
+ 64.48% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Thin margins at 2.83%
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $23.81B | $26.09B | $27.48B | $28.06B | $28.88B |
| Net income | $539.00M | $465.00M | $465.00M | $441.00M | $227.00M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.50 |
| Free cash flow | $-156.00M | $-389.00M | $-1.62B | $-831.00M | $788.00M |
| Profit margin | 2.26% | 1.78% | 1.69% | 1.57% | 2.83% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | ATHERTON, LISA M | Sale | 118 | $37.95 |
| 2026-03-21 | ROACH, ANTHONY | Sale | 2,179 | $39.41 |
| 2026-03-21 | DOXEY, TOM | Sale | 11,447 | $39.41 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Southwest Airlines Company trades at $39.45. representing a P/E of 26.30x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 68/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 6/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.84, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $28.88B. with profit margins at 2.83%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $144.78.
Frequently asked questions
What is Southwest Airlines Company's stock price?
Southwest Airlines Company (LUV) trades at $39.45.
Is Southwest Airlines Company overvalued?
Smart Value Score 68/100 (Grade B, Buy). DCF value $144.78.
What is the price target of Southwest Airlines Company (LUV)?
The analyst target price is $45.11, representing +14.3% upside from the current price of $39.45.
What is the intrinsic value of Southwest Airlines Company (LUV)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $144.78, a +64.5% margin of safety versus $39.45.
What is Southwest Airlines Company's revenue?
TTM revenue is $28.88B.
Piotroski F-Score?
6/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.84 — grey zone.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryAIRLINES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.67x
ROE10.10%
Beta1.18
50D MA$43.01
200D MA$37.78
Shares out0.49B
Float0.48B
Short ratio—
Avg volume9.4M
Performance
1 week-5.67%
1 month+5.59%
3 months-6.14%
YTD-4.55%
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