Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Stock Forecast
Data as of Sep 16, 2026Industrials · Current price $38.87 (-1.04%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Atul Maheswari | UBS | $51.00 | +31.2% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Catherine O'Brien | Goldman Sachs | $32.00 | -17.7% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Christian Wetherbee | Wells Fargo | $50.00 | +28.7% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Tom Fitzgerald | Cantor Fitzgerald | $50.00 | +28.7% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Catherine O'Brien | Goldman Sachs | $29.00 | -25.4% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Christopher Stathoulopoulos | Susquehanna | $45.00 | +15.8% |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Atul Maheswari | UBS | $45.00 | +15.8% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Christian Wetherbee | Wells Fargo | $45.00 | +15.8% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Tom Fitzgerald | Cantor Fitzgerald | $42.00 | +8.1% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Atul Maheswari | UBS | $43.00 | +10.6% |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Michael Goldie | BMO Capital | $43.00 | +10.6% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Sergey Glinyanov | Loop Capital Markets | $42.00 | +8.1% |
| Mar 12, 2025 | David Vernon | Bernstein | $33.00 | -15.1% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Christopher Stathoulopoulos | Susquehanna | $34.00 | -12.5% |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Thomas Wadewitz | UBS | $29.00 | -25.4% |
| Jan 7, 2025 | David Vernon | Bernstein | $34.00 | -12.5% |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Savanthi Syth | Raymond James | $36.00 | -7.4% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Catherine O'Brien | Goldman Sachs | $28.00 | -28.0% |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Christopher Stathoulopoulos | Susquehanna | $30.00 | -22.8% |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Sheila Kahyaoglu | Jefferies | $32.00 | -17.7% |
Top Analysts Covering LUV
LUV vs Sector & Market
| Metric | LUV | Industrials Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.50 | 2.40 | 2.42 |
| Analyst Count | 26 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +31.9% | +112.1% | +19.5% |
| P/E Ratio | 25.29 | 34.67 | 38.67 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $30.87B | $32.41B | $33.73B | 15 |
| 2027-12-31 | $31.48B | $33.64B | $34.88B | 15 |
| 2028-03-31 | $7.40B | $7.78B | $8.05B | 1 |
| 2028-06-30 | $8.62B | $9.07B | $9.38B | 1 |
| 2028-09-30 | $8.22B | $8.65B | $8.95B | 1 |
| 2028-12-31 | $8.42B | $8.86B | $9.17B | 1 |
| 2029-03-31 | $7.70B | $8.10B | $8.38B | 2 |
| 2029-06-30 | $8.97B | $9.44B | $9.77B | 2 |
| 2029-09-30 | $8.56B | $9.01B | $9.32B | 2 |
| 2029-12-31 | $8.77B | $9.22B | $9.55B | 2 |
| 2030-12-31 | $36.99B | $39.36B | $40.94B | 6 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $-0.42 | $2.69 | $4.29 | 12 |
| 2027-12-31 | $3.41 | $4.57 | $5.58 | 13 |
| 2028-03-31 | $0.75 | $0.80 | $0.84 | 3 |
| 2028-06-30 | $1.78 | $1.90 | $1.98 | 6 |
| 2028-09-30 | $1.15 | $1.23 | $1.29 | 5 |
| 2028-12-31 | $1.38 | $1.48 | $1.54 | 5 |
| 2029-03-31 | $0.97 | $1.03 | $1.08 | 4 |
| 2029-06-30 | $1.86 | $1.99 | $2.08 | 2 |
| 2029-09-30 | $1.49 | $1.59 | $1.66 | 2 |
| 2029-12-31 | $1.69 | $1.80 | $1.89 | 2 |
| 2030-12-31 | $6.58 | $7.14 | $7.51 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for LUV?
The consensus among 26 analysts covering Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is Buy with an average price target of $50.97.
What is the highest price target for LUV?
The highest price target for LUV is $72.00, set by Jamie Baker at J.P. Morgan on 2022-05-17.
What is the lowest price target for LUV?
The lowest price target for LUV is $24.00, set by David Vernon at Bernstein on 2024-08-05.
How many analysts cover LUV?
26 analysts have issued ratings for Southwest Airlines Co. in the past 12 months.
Is LUV a buy or sell right now?
Based on 26 analyst ratings, LUV has a consensus rating of Buy (2.50/5) with a +31.9% upside to the consensus target of $50.97.
What are the earnings estimates for LUV?
Analysts estimate LUV will report EPS of $2.69 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $32.41B.
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