Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Southwest Airlines Hold (5.0 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is LUV's P/E ratio?

Southwest Airlines trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.9.

When does LUV report earnings?

Southwest Airlines's next scheduled report is on Jan 27, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.71.

What is the LUV price target?

The median analyst price target from 24 analysts is $50.00, with a range of $34.00 – $65.00.

Is LUV Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Southwest Airlines as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does LUV pay a dividend?

Yes — Southwest Airlines's dividend yield is 1.6%.

Nama Insights

Southwest Airlines (LUV)

Industrials · Airlines · NYSE

S&P 500

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is a Industrials company in the Airlines industry. It has a market capitalization of $21.76B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.9 and a free-cash-flow yield of -3.4%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 2.1%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.0 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the rising band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 5.0/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Rising · +32.4% over 12 months ex. last

Second-best fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-19.3%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$21.76B
Trailing P/E	16.9
Price / book	3.1
Price / sales	0.7
FCF yield	-3.4%
Dividend yield	1.6%
Gross margin	18.0%
Operating margin	4.4%
Net margin	3.3%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+2.1%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+5.6%
EPS growth (YoY)	+6.5%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	1.2
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Airlines

LUV earnings

Next report: Jan 27, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.71). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 21, 2026	$0.66	$0.58	+13.8%	$8.42B
Q2 2026	Jul 22, 2026	$0.94	$0.52	+80.8%	$8.43B
Q1 2026	Apr 22, 2026	$0.45	$0.47	-4.3%	$7.25B
Q4 2025	Jan 28, 2026	$0.58	$0.57	+1.8%	$7.44B

LUV analyst price target

Median target $50.00 from 24 analysts, ranging $34.00 – $65.00.

Airlines peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
DAL	Delta Air Lines	$57.37B	15.9
UAL	United Airlines	$36.63B	12.8
RYAAY	Ryanair	$30.71B	14.8
LTM	LATAM Airlines Group	$13.60B	8.0
AAL	American Airlines Group	$8.73B	—
CPA	Copa Holdings	$5.83B	9.4
ALK	Alaska Air Group	$4.35B	—
SKYW	SkyWest	$3.02B	7.7

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Recent Congressional trades

Southwest Airlines trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Matthew Robert Van Epps	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jun 17, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Oct 10, 2025
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 12, 2025
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 14, 2025
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Mar 6, 2025
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Feb 11, 2025
James Comer	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jan 10, 2025

LUV FAQ

Is LUV a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Southwest Airlines Hold (5.0 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is LUV's P/E ratio?: Southwest Airlines trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.9.
When does LUV report earnings?: Southwest Airlines's next scheduled report is on Jan 27, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.71.
What is the LUV price target?: The median analyst price target from 24 analysts is $50.00, with a range of $34.00 – $65.00.
Is LUV Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Southwest Airlines as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does LUV pay a dividend?: Yes — Southwest Airlines's dividend yield is 1.6%.