Southwest Airlines (LUV) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Southwest Airlines Performance Comparison
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All-Time High: $66.99 on December 18, 2017
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Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.55B Large-cap | 12.34% | 19.69% | 14.54% | 10.45% | 11.57% | 43.30% | 32.76% | -17.61% | 14.42% | 315.63% | 178.96% | |
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Delta Air Lines
DAL
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38.24B Large-cap | 7.49% | 19.71% | 38.18% | 17.96% | 21.73% | 76.57% | 94.11% | 84.74% | 118.52% | 767.01% | 297.23% |
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United Airlines
UAL
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31.53B Large-cap | 13.91% | 29.21% | 32.89% | 11.39% | 6.16% | 56.11% | 115.93% | 110.34% | 171.05% | 380.53% | 266.96% |
| 7.29B Mid-cap | -11.62% | -7.19% | 17.21% | 1.28% | -3.23% | 44.46% | -9.10% | -32.79% | -48.94% | 78.33% | -66.86% | |
| 4.85B Mid-cap | 9.66% | 9.63% | 26.64% | 21.27% | 18.53% | 36.54% | 27.29% | 81.63% | 172.01% | 118.29% | 531.14% | |
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Alaska Air
ALK
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4.71B Mid-cap | 16.19% | 32.86% | 27.68% | -5.42% | -4.74% | -0.29% | -6.15% | -25.26% | -20.98% | 189.60% | 398.11% |
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Long-Term Investment Performance Analysis
Southwest Airlines stock price in Jul 2016 was $37.83, A $1,000.00 lump sum investment in Southwest Airlines made 9 years ago would be worth approximately $1,218.08 today, representing a positive return of 21.81%. This translates to an annualized return (CAGR) of 2.01%.
9 Years 10 Months Investment Scenario (Jul 2016 - Jun 2026)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is LUV's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Southwest Airlines reached a high of $55.11 (on February 17, 2026) and a low of $28.98 (on August 11, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for LUV?
- Curious about Southwest Airlines's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 18.55B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 51.80, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 8.95.
- Does LUV pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Southwest Airlines is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 1.86%, and the company has paid an average of $0.72 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Southwest Airlines's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Southwest Airlines, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Delta Air Lines
DAL38.24B Industrials Airlines 76.57% 94.11% United Airlines
UAL31.53B Industrials Airlines 56.11% 115.93% American Airlines
AAL7.29B Industrials Airlines 44.46% -9.10% Copa Holdings S.A
CPA4.85B Industrials Airlines 36.54% 27.29% Alaska Air
ALK4.71B Industrials Airlines -0.29% -6.15% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Southwest Airlines Co.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Southwest Airlines's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 4.81%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 74.94, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 20.32%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for LUV?
- Looking at Southwest Airlines's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $28B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 7.40%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 23.80%.
- How much of LUV stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Southwest Airlines stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 1.00% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 93.73%.
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