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| Open | 34.36 | Prev Close | 34.36 |
| High | 35.39 | Low | 34.23 |
| Volume | 4,766,205 | Volume (Avg) | 9,015 |
| 52 Week High | 37.75 | 52 Week Low | 23.55 |
| Market Cap | 18.1B | PE Ratio | 53.43 |
General
| Name | Southwest Airlines Co |
| Ticker | LUV |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Airlines |
| Currency | USD |
| Country | USA |
| Fiscal Year End | December |
| Full Time Employees | 72,223 |
About Southwest Airlines Co
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2024, the company operated a total fleet of 803 Boeing 737 aircraft; and served 117 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as ten near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. It also provides inflight entertainment and connectivity services; and Rapid Rewards loyalty program that enables program members to earn points for dollars spent on Southwest base fares. In addition, the company offers a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including websites and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool. Further, it provides ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. Southwest Airlines Co. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Highlights
| Analyst Target | 33.44 |
| Market Cap | 18,131,500,000 |
| PE Ratio | 53.43 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.26 |
| EBITDA | 1,684,999,936 |
Valuation
| Trailing PE | 54.78 |
| Forward PE | 14.29 |
| Price/Sales (Trailing 12 Mt.) | 0.67 |
| Price/Book (Most Recent Quarter) | 2.29 |
Technicals
| Beta | 1.15 |
| 52 Week High | 37.75 |
| 52 Week Low | 23.55 |
| 50 Day Average | 8.29% |
| 200 Day Average | 10.90% |
Dividend
Southwest Airlines Co pays out a dividend of $0.75 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.13%.
LUV's next dividend payment will be made to shareholders on January 16, 2026.
They pay out 95.45% of their earnings out as a dividend.
Recent Dividends
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.18 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.18 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | $0.18 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | $0.18 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | $0.18 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.18 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.18 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.18 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | $0.18 |
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