Southwest Airlines
Key Metrics
How this company measures up on the fundamentals that matter
About Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and internationally. It also provides Rapid Rewards loyalty program; SWABIZ, an online booking tool; and inflight entertainment platform that includes movies-on-demand live and on-demand television, flight tracker, and additional curated content, as well as a variety of premium snacks and coffee. In addition, the company offers ancillary services, such as in-flight purchases, baggage fees, EarlyBird Check-In, and upgraded boarding, as well as transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. As of December 31, 2025, 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. Southwest Airlines Co. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Ethical Screening
Five compliance checks based on AAOIFI standards — all must pass for ethical clearance
Valuation
Trading at $39 against a fair value of $58, a 33% discount. Passes all ethical screens. Ranks better than 94% of screened stocks.
Quantitative Intelligence
Statistical analysis of price behaviour, risk, and market regime — independent of fundamental data
Market Data
Trading characteristics and market positioning
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and cash generation — the foundation of long-term value
Analyst Coverage
Recent Insider Activity
SEC Form 4 filings — what company insiders are buying and selling
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | REYNOLDS CHRISTOPHER P. | Director | 4,108 | — | |
| 2026-05-07 | ATHERTON LISA M | Director | 4,108 | — | |
| 2026-05-07 | FEINBERG SARAH | Director | 4,108 | — | |
| 2026-05-07 | WATSON PATRICIA A | Director | 4,108 | — | |
| 2026-05-07 | BREBER PIERRE R. | Director | 4,108 | — | |
| 2026-05-07 | HESS DAVID P | Director | 4,108 | — | |
| 2026-05-07 | GRISSEN DAVID J | Director | 4,108 | — | |
| 2026-05-07 | FORNARO ROBERT L | Director | 4,108 | — | |
| 2026-05-07 | BROOKS DOUGLAS H | Director | 4,108 | — | |
| 2026-04-07 | ATHERTON LISA M | Director | 118 | $4,478 |
Political Trading Activity
Congressional trading disclosures involving this instrument
| Date | Politician | Party | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Ro Khanna | Democrat | Purchase | 1K–15K |
| 16 Jun2026 | Matt Van Epps | Republican | sell | 1K–15K |
| 1 May2026 | Ro Khanna | Democrat | buy | 1K–15K |
What If You'd Bought LUV?
| Period | Price Then | Price Return | Divs/Share | $1,000 Became | Total Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | $39.99 | +3.3% | — | $1,033 | +3.3% |
| 2 Months | $39.56 | +4.5% | — | $1,045 | +4.5% |
| 3 Months | $38.61 | +7.0% | $0.18 | $1,075 | +7.5% |
| 6 Months | $40.39 | +2.3% | $0.36 | $1,032 | +3.2% |
| 1 Year | $33.68 | +22.7% | $0.72 | $1,248 | +24.8% |
| 2 Years | $28.43 | +45.3% | $1.44 | $1,504 | +50.4% |
| 3 Years | $28.67 | +44.2% | $2.16 | $1,517 | +51.7% |
| 5 Years | $53.33 | -22.5% | $2.52 | $822 | -17.8% |
Historical returns. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Prices from market close data.
Framework Review History
Timestamped framework reads — tracking how the analysis evolves over time
The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials (87). The risk-adjusted return profile shows good risk-adjusted returns.
The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials (87). The risk-adjusted return profile shows good risk-adjusted returns.
Latest Analysis — LUV
Timestamped intelligence from our daily research pipeline
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Data sourced from public filings and market feeds. Not financial advice. Updated: 2026-05-15