Southwest Airlines Company (LUV) - Stock & Dividends
Exchange: USA Stocks • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US8447411088
Southwest Airlines Co., which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol LUV, is a leading passenger airline in the United States. The company specializes in offering scheduled air transportation services, catering to both domestic and near-international markets.
As of December 31, 2022, Southwest Airlines managed a substantial fleet of 770 Boeing 737 aircraft, facilitating travel to 121 diverse destinations across 42 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and ten near-international destinations, including countries like Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. This extensive network allows the airline to serve a wide customer base, connecting travelers to various sought-after locations.
Furthermore, Southwest Airlines goes beyond standard air travel services by providing additional amenities to enhance the passenger experience. This includes inflight entertainment and connectivity services on Wi-Fi enabled aircraft, as well as the popular Rapid Rewards loyalty program, where members can earn points based on their spending with the airline, promoting customer loyalty and engagement.
Committed to meeting diverse customer needs, Southwest Airlines offers a range of digital solutions to facilitate travel arrangements, such as user-friendly websites, mobile apps, and SWABIZ, an efficient online booking tool. Additionally, the company extends ancillary services like EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding options, and specialized assistance for the transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey for all passengers.
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Southwest Airlines continues to be a prominent player in the aviation industry, prioritizing customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and innovation. To learn more about their services and book flights, you can visit their official website at https://www.southwest.com.
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LUV Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 16,476m |
Sector | Industrials |
Industry | Airlines |
GiC SubIndustry | Passenger Airlines |
TER | 0.00% |
IPO / Inception | 1980-01-02 |
LUV Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | -3.44 |
Fundamental | -0.89 |
Dividend | 5.22 |
Rel. Performance vs Sector | -2.79 |
Analysts | 3.00/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 30.58 USD |
Fair Price DCF | - |
LUV Dividends
Yield 12m | 2.45% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 1.46% |
Dividends CAGR 5y | 0.57% |
Payout Consistency | 90.3% |
LUV Growth Ratios
Growth 12m | -6.54% |
Growth Correlation 12m | -12% |
Growth Correlation 3m | -29% |
CAGR 5y | -9.81% |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.34 |
Alpha vs SP500 12m | -28.07 |
Beta vs SP500 5y weekly | 0.98 |
ValueRay RSI | 67.31 |
Volatility GJR Garch 1y | 36.68% |
Price / SMA 50 | -4.64% |
Price / SMA 200 | -0.07% |
Current Volume | 6911.1k |
Average Volume 20d | 7849.4k |
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As of April 20, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 29.38 with a total of 6,911,138 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.68%, over one month by +4.30%, over three months by -1.51% and over the past year by -7.40%.
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LUV Southwest Airlines Company will be worth about 33.4 in April 2025. The stock is currently trading at 29.38. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +13.78%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 30.8 | 4.80% |
Analysts Target Price | 30.8 | 4.73% |
ValueRay Target Price | 33.4 | 13.8% |