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Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Stock Analysis
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) stock analysis covering valuation, fundamentals, technical indicators, risk, AIQ Momentum, analyst catalysts, dividends, and the current AIQ Score.
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) currently has an AIQ Score of 51/100, indicating a neutral setup. Value is the strongest factor at 62/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 33/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
LUV at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $39.88 |
| AIQ Score | 51/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Market Cap | $18.43B |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.7 |
| Forward P/E | — |
| EPS (quarter ended 2026-06-30) | $0.48 |
| Revenue (quarter ended 2026-06-30) | $8.43B |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.91% |
| Beta | 1.14 |
| Volume | 9.15M |
| 52-week range | $29.26-$55.11 |
| RSI 14 | 40.35 |
| 50-Day SMA | $40.78 |
| 200-Day SMA | $43.46 |
| Analyst Price Target | $52.10 |
| Next Earnings | — |
LUVSouthwest Airlines Co.
Industrials / Airlines, Airports & Air Services
Low Priority
In Line With Peers
Latest quote
- Momentum33
- Value62
- Quality54
- Risk resilience50
- Sentiment—
LUV Stock Analysis Summary
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) currently has an AIQ Score of 51/100, indicating a neutral setup. Value is the strongest factor at 62/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 33/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, LUV has AIQ Score of 51/100 with Value base of 62/100 and fading Momentum at 33/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Value (62/100) leads while Momentum (33/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Industrials · 0.58% stock move · LUV classified in Airlines, Airports & Air Services.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is LUV Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
LUV currently has a neutral overall setup. Value is the strongest factor at 62/100, while Momentum is weakest at 33/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Analyst target implies +30.64% upside from the latest quote.
- - Momentum is weak at 33/100.
- - Price is -8.25% below its 200-day SMA.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (30 vs 8).
Current Consensus
LUV's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 8 buy, 7 neutral, and 30 sell votes. LUV's 14-day RSI is 40.35, which places the stock in a weaker momentum range. LUV's beta is 1.14, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in LUV?
The largest recent change in LUV is Momentum moving up by 4.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Value remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the LUV Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
LUV Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Southwest Airlines Co..
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Stock Analysis
Southwest Airlines Co. has an AIQ Score of 51/100 in a Neutral regime. Value is strongest at 62/100. Beta is 1.16, above market sensitivity. Review the supporting stock factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | LUV is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 51/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that value leads at 62/100 while momentum lags at 33/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 33/100 · Value 62/100 · Quality 54/100 · Risk 50/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Value is the strongest factor at 62/100.
Momentum is 33/100 and RSI (14) is 40.4.
LUV is in a Neutral regime at 51/100.
Risk factor is 50/100 with beta 1.16 and annual volatility 44.29%.
Current conflict: value leads at 62/100 while momentum lags at 33/100.
LUV Research Cluster
Ticker-specific paths for valuation, technical analysis, catalysts, dividends, financials, risk, and news.
LUV Fundamentals
LUV valuation, profitability, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and free cash flow.
LUV Technical Analysis
LUV technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
LUV Stock Catalysts
Track LUV earnings, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, stock news, and upcoming events.
LUV Dividend Analysis
LUV dividend yield, annual dividend, payout ratio, payment history, and income reliability context.
LUV Financial Data
LUV revenue, earnings, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, valuation ratios, and stock metrics.
LUV Risk Analysis
LUV volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
LUV Stock News
LUV stock news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
LUV vs Transportation & Logistics Peers
Current peer cohort: LUV · LYFT · NSC · ODFL · UAL. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUV Current stock | 51/100 | 62/100 | 33/100 | 50/100 | 0.46 | 44.29% | Current |
| LYFT Lyft | 70/100 | 62/100 | 79/100 | 42/100 | -0.24 | 46.79% | LUV vs LYFT |
| NSC Norfolk Southern | 60/100 | 42/100 | 85/100 | 63/100 | 0.49 | 20.70% | LUV vs NSC |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight | 61/100 | 32/100 | 78/100 | 73/100 | 0.87 | 37.63% | LUV vs ODFL |
| UAL United Airlines | 50/100 | 72/100 | 26/100 | 39/100 | 0.16 | 48.30% | LUV vs UAL |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current stock evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of stock evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
Open catalysts3 recent quarterly periods are available for review.
Checked Oct 22, 2026
Explore factor drivers, conflicts, persistence, and scenario sensitivity in the advanced workspace.
Fundamentals Verdict
Current snapshot fields are separate from reported-quarter statement tables.
Latest period Jun 30, 2026.
Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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LUV Stock FAQ
What is LUV stock price today?
Southwest Airlines Co.'s current stock price is $39.88. Use the live quote with AIQ Score, news, and risk context rather than treating price alone as a decision signal.
Is LUV bullish or bearish right now?
LUV's bullish or bearish read depends on the current AIQ Score, factor alignment, technical analysis consensus, valuation, risk, and catalyst evidence. A mixed setup should be treated differently from a broad confirmation across those signals.
What is LUV's market cap?
LUV's market cap is $18.43B based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Use it with P/E ratio, revenue, and growth metrics to frame company size, valuation, and peer comparisons.
What is LUV's current P/E ratio?
LUV's current P/E ratio is 22.7 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Read it with revenue growth, margins, EPS, cash flow, and peer valuation rather than using P/E alone.
What is LUV's RSI?
LUV's 14-day RSI is 40.35 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. RSI should be interpreted with MACD, moving averages, volume, volatility, and price trend.
Is LUV above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?
LUV is -2.20% from its 50-day SMA and -8.25% from its 200-day SMA based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Moving-average position should be read with momentum and broader AIQ evidence.
When is LUV's next earnings date?
LUV's next earnings date is a key event to check before making a decision. Earnings can reset revenue, EPS, price target, analyst rating, and catalyst expectations.
Does LUV pay a dividend?
LUV's dividend yield is 1.91% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. Dividend yield should be read with payout ratio, free cash flow, growth, and balance-sheet strength.