AI PRICE FORECAST
LUV Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Southwest Airlines · Industrials · Airlines
LUV live signal snapshot
Shares of LUV were last at $46.48, up 0.35% on the day, trading 15.7% below its 52-week high of $55.11 and 49.2% above its 52-week low of $31.15. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates LUV a BUY, at 85% model confidence. The short-term averages line up bullishly, and the price is holding above its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $48.22, a 3.7% move from the last price.
LUV's 14-day RSI is 69.4 — healthy bullish momentum without being overextended. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 0.38 shows buying pressure building. With the 50-day average at $41.62, 4.5% under the 200-day's $43.56, the longer-term trend structure is still negative.
24 Wall Street analysts covering LUV put the average price target at $50.01 (range $34.00–$65.00), implying 7.6% upside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 12 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 4 Sell/Strong Sell (and 10 Hold).
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About Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is an airlines company in the industrials sector, headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States. Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and internationally. It has a market value of about $22.8 billion and roughly 73,092 full-time employees. Its beta of 1.22 means it has historically moved roughly in line with the market.
LUV performance vs. the market
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 12.5%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the industrials sector fund XLI (+10.2%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 42.3%, 30.8 points better than the S&P 500. Its +14.3% move over the past month extends a +3.6% three-month run.
| Period | LUV | Sector (XLI) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +14.3% | +1.4% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +3.6% | −8.0% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +12.5% | +10.2% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +42.3% | +10.9% | +11.5% |
Southwest Airlines financials at a glance
Southwest Airlines's most recent quarter (ended Sep 30, 2026) brought in $8.4 billion of revenue and net income of $270 million (a 3.2% net margin). Revenue was up 21.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.7 on trailing earnings of $2.05 per share. Trailing free cash flow was −$613 million, and total debt equals 94% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $8.4B | $270M |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $8.7B | $233M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $7.2B | $227M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $7.4B | $323M |
LUV vs. its peers
LUV's +12.5% this year ranks ahead of 4 of the 5 big industrials names below. The strongest of the group this year is Delta Air Lines (DAL, +31.6%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines (LUV) | $46.48 | +12.5% | 22.7 | BUY |
| Delta Air Lines (DAL) | $91.32 | +31.6% | 18.2 | BUY |
| United Airlines Holdings (UAL) | $118.37 | +5.9% | 10.8 | BUY |
| American Airlines Group (AAL) | $14.10 | −8.0% | — | BUY |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $342.75 | +11.3% | 39.2 | BUY |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $601.61 | +5.0% | 23.6 | HOLD |
LUV stock: common questions
What is the LUV stock price target?
24 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $50.01, in a range of $34.00–$65.00, versus a recent price of $46.48. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $48.22 over the next month.
Is LUV a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates LUV a BUY at 85% confidence. Among analysts, 12 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 10 Hold and 4 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has LUV stock performed this year?
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 12.5%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the industrials sector fund XLI (+10.2%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 42.3%, 30.8 points better than the S&P 500. Its +14.3% move over the past month extends a +3.6% three-month run.
What is LUV's 52-week high and low?
LUV has traded between $31.15 and $55.11 over the past 52 weeks; at $46.48 it is 15.7% below its 52-week high of $55.11 and 49.2% above its 52-week low of $31.15.
What sector is LUV in, and who are its peers?
LUV is in the industrials sector (airlines). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Delta Air Lines (DAL), United Airlines Holdings (UAL), American Airlines Group (AAL), GE Aerospace (GE).
How accurate is the LUV forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines LUV's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.