LUV - Southwest Airlines Company - Stock & Dividends
Exchange: USA Stocks • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US8447411088
Air, Travel, Transportation, Flights, Tickets
Southwest Airlines Co. is a leading passenger airline company that offers scheduled air transportation services to a vast network of destinations in the United States and nearby international markets.
As of December 31, 2023, the company's fleet consists of 817 Boeing 737 aircraft, making it one of the largest operators of this aircraft type in the world. This extensive fleet enables Southwest to serve 121 destinations across 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as ten popular international destinations, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Costa Rica, among others.
In addition to its comprehensive route network, Southwest offers a range of amenities and services to enhance the travel experience. These include inflight entertainment and connectivity services on Wi-Fi enabled aircraft, allowing passengers to stay connected and entertained during their journey. The airline's Rapid Rewards loyalty program rewards frequent flyers with points for every dollar spent on Southwest base fares, redeemable for free flights, hotel stays, and other travel perks.
Southwest has invested heavily in digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including user-friendly websites and mobile apps that enable easy booking, check-in, and flight management. The airline's SWABIZ online booking tool is specifically designed for business travelers, providing a convenient and efficient way to manage corporate travel.
The company also offers a range of ancillary services to customize the travel experience. These include Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, which allows passengers to check in and secure their boarding position up to 36 hours before their flight, as well as upgraded boarding options and transportation services for pets and unaccompanied minors.
Founded in 1967, Southwest Airlines Co. is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has established itself as a leader in the US airline industry, known for its customer-centric approach, competitive fares, and operational efficiency. To learn more about Southwest Airlines, visit their website at https://www.southwest.com.
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LUV Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 15,925m |
Sector | Industrials |
Industry | Airlines |
GiC SubIndustry | Passenger Airlines |
TER | 0.00% |
IPO / Inception | 1980-01-02 |
LUV Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | -42.3 |
Fundamental | -12.6 |
Dividend | 36.0 |
Rel. Performance vs Sector | -1.87 |
Analysts | 2.83/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 24.05 USD |
Fair Price DCF | - |
LUV Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 2.64% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 1.43% |
Dividends CAGR 5y | 5.15% |
Payout Consistency | 88.6% |
LUV Growth Ratios
Growth 12m | -17.27% |
Growth Correlation 12m | -8% |
Growth Correlation 3m | 27% |
CAGR 5y | -11.53% |
CAGR/Mean DD 5y | -0.34 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.63 |
Alpha vs SP500 12m | -37.28 |
Beta vs SP500 5y weekly | 0.95 |
ValueRay RSI | 50.48 |
Volatility GJR Garch 1y | 34.35% |
Price / SMA 50 | -1.77% |
Price / SMA 200 | -2.65% |
Current Volume | 13132.9k |
Average Volume 20d | 10711.9k |
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As of July 27, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 27.23 with a total of 13,132,906 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.18%, over one month by -4.29%, over three months by +1.37% and over the past year by -18.39%.
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LUV Southwest Airlines Company will be worth about 26.2 in July 2025. The stock is currently trading at 27.23. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -3.75%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
---|---|---|
Wallstreet Target Price | 26.8 | -1.69 |
Analysts Target Price | 30.8 | 13.0 |
ValueRay Target Price | 26.2 | -3.75 |