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IndustrialsAirlines, Airports & Air ServicesScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

LUV

Catalysts
Southwest Airlines Co.
Industrials· Airlines, Airports & Air Services
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 6/10
Low Priority
Above Peers
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$39.62
+$0.89 (+2.30%)
Latest market quote
Momentum25
Value62
Quality54
Risk Resilience51
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 21, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 49/100

Momentum 25/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
3 articles

Updated Sep 6, 2026 · Sentiment 33.57%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 25/100AIQ Edge 6/10 Above Peers
Beat rate
75%
6 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+520.6%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+84.3%
Jul 22, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 22, 2026$0.51$0.94+84.3%$8.58B$8.43B
Apr 22, 2026$0.47$0.45-4.9%$7.27B$7.25B
Jan 28, 2026$0.57$0.58+2.1%$7.5B$7.44B
Oct 22, 2025-$0.04$0.11+398.7%$6.92B$6.95B
Jul 23, 2025$0.51$0.43-15.9%$7.3B$7.24B
Apr 23, 2025-$0.18-$0.13+29.2%$6.39B$6.43B
Jan 30, 2025$0.46$0.56+21.3%$6.96B$6.93B
Oct 24, 2024$0.00$0.15+3650.0%$6.77B$6.87B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
11
Buy
10
Hold
4
Sell
12-month analyst target
$52.72
+33.06% versus current price
Based on 9 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$36.10
-8.88% vs latest price
Average target
$52.72
+33.06% vs latest price
High target
$65.00
+64.06% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 21, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$0.62

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$8.21B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score25

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score49/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
9
Average target
$52.72
Target upside
33.06%
Target range
$36.10 - $65.00
90-day revisions
2

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
1
Negative
0
seekingalpha.com · Sep 4, 2026

Afterburners Could Kick In Soon On Southwest Airlines Stock - Rating Upgrade (NYSE:LUV)

Southwest Airlines is undergoing a robust revenue transformation, embracing ancillary fees, and assigned seating. See why LUV stock is upgraded to a strong buy.

video.foxbusiness.com · Sep 3, 2026

Southwest to open first-ever airport lounges in premium push

Southwest Airlines unveiled its first-ever airport lounge network, partnering with Chase Sapphire Reserve. Four lounges open in late 2027 with dining options and travel benefits.

gurufocus.com · Sep 2, 2026

LUV Looks 11.9% Undervalued on GF Value™ as It Expands Premium Traveler Services

On September 02, 2026, Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV) announced its entry into the airport lounge market, partnering with Chase to build its first four loung

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LUV Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for LUV stock?

LUV's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move LUV stock?

Upcoming events that could move LUV include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could LUV's next earnings report affect the stock?

LUV's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive LUV stock higher?

LUV could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt LUV stock?

LUV could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.