LUV today

$45.23-$1.25 (-2.69%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (confirmed)

4 hourBearish

1 hourBearish

15 minExpanding

5 minStrong Bearish

Daily trend turns down below $36.85

Key levels

Resistance$49.73

Resistance$47.01

Support$44.38

Support$42.00

About Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines is a passenger carrier providing scheduled flights across the United States and to nearby international destinations. Its fleet consists solely of Boeing 737 jets, and it uses a point-to-point route network instead of a hub-and-spoke system. Travelers select from multiple fare bundles, and the Rapid Rewards loyalty program allows members to earn and redeem points. The airline also sells add-ons like earlier boarding and pet travel.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 5, 2026.

NYSE · Consumer Cyclical

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV)

$45.23-1.25 (-2.69%)

WATCHLISTGrade: BRisk: LOW

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High46.40

Low44.96

Open46.22

Volume3.88M

Avg Vol5.73M

VWAP45.46

30d High46.48

30d Low38.80

30d Chg+6.50%

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What Is the Price Target for LUV?

SEPT Low Target

$36.10

SEPT Mid Target

$50.00

SEPT High Target

$62.00

Analyst Consensus

$50.00

Current: $46.48Upside: +7.6%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is LUV a Buy or Sell Right Now?

Investability Score

WATCHLIST12-18 months

Thesis

•Revenue growing 2.1% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.
•SEC filings signal active product innovation — 2 new product/expansion keywords detected in 10-K. R&D investment stable.

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Is LUV Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

FAIR

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$46.72

Moat Score

NONE

6/9

Piotroski Score

N/A

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with LUV?

Insider Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 1 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

1 buys / 1 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

Name	Title	Type	Shares	Value	Date
Martinez Jimmy Ryan	officer	Sale	179	$7K	Aug 21, 2026

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LUV Growth Story

Revenue YoY

2.1%

3yr Revenue CAGR

5.6%

EPS Growth YoY

3.95%

FCF Growth YoY

47.8%

Revenue Trend

STABLE

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Time	Price	Size	Value	Side
21:23:33	$45.23	3,679	$$166K	BUY
21:00:35	$45.23	1,500	$$68K	BUY
21:00:35	$45.23	27,700	$$1.3M	BUY
21:00:35	$45.23	1,326	$$60K	BUY
21:00:34	$45.23	15,700	$$710K	BUY

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Type	Strike	Expiry	DTE	Premium	Size	Trade
PUT	$40	Dec 18	36	$$53	1	SWEEP
PUT	$40	Dec 18	36	$$53	1	SWEEP
PUT	$40	Dec 18	36	$$53	1	SWEEP
PUT	$40	Dec 18	36	$$53	1	SWEEP
PUT	$40	Dec 18	36	$$53	1	SWEEP

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SEPT Brain on $LUV -- Bearish LUV pushed to $41.85 then reversed hard -- 86% selling erased the gains. Market-wide weakness (SPY -0.5%). Uptrend holds while above $42.20. $44.04 target still in play....

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LUV — frequently asked questions

What is LUV stock price today?

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV) is at $45.23, down 2.69% (-$1.25) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

Why is LUV stock moving today?

Latest LUV news — Nov 12, 2026: Southwest Airlines declares 191st consecutive quarterly dividend · Nov 4, 2026: Southwest promotes winter ski trip bundles for travelers

What is the LUV price target?

The average analyst price target for LUV is $50.00, ranging from $36 to $62, based on 16 analysts.

What do analysts rate LUV?

Analyst ratings for LUV: 3 Buy, 25 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did LUV beat earnings?

LUV last reported on Oct 21, 2026: EPS $0.66 vs $0.57 expected — a beat of 15.6%.

What is LUV's P/E ratio?

LUV trades at a P/E of 21.4 vs a Consumer Cyclical average of 18.4.

Does LUV pay a dividend?

Yes. LUV's dividend yield is 1.79%.

How much debt does LUV have?

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO reported $3.7B of debt and $3.6B of cash (Sep 30, 2026).

What are LUV support and resistance levels?

Support: $44.38, $42.00, $38.62. Resistance: $47.01, $49.73, $53.13.

What are insiders doing with LUV?

Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 1 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on LUV?

Nov 12, 2026: Southwest Airlines declares 191st consecutive quarterly dividend · Nov 4, 2026: Southwest promotes winter ski trip bundles for travelers