Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
Company Info
Highlights
$17.14B
$0.89
33.80
0.48
$27.58B
$5.08B
$2.58B
$23.18 - $35.72
$28.39
6.57%
2.25
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Southwest Airlines Co., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) returned -10.72% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.42% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, LUV returned -2.61% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.26%.
LUV
-10.72%
15.35%
-1.49%
11.42%
4.43%
-2.61%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-4.67%
10.50%
-3.04%
8.23%
14.30%
10.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LUV, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -8.66% | 1.14% | 8.75% | -16.74% | 6.72% | -10.72% | |||||||
| 2024 | 3.50% | 14.65% | -14.37% | -11.13% | 3.47% | 7.27% | -5.84% | 7.35% | 3.08% | 3.21% | 5.82% | 4.44% | 19.11% |
| 2023 | 6.78% | -6.12% | -2.58% | -6.91% | -1.39% | 21.86% | -5.66% | -7.49% | -13.83% | -17.88% | 15.02% | 13.64% | -11.82% |
| 2022 | 4.48% | -2.14% | 4.57% | 2.01% | -1.84% | -21.24% | 5.54% | -3.72% | -15.97% | 17.87% | 9.79% | -15.64% | -21.41% |
| 2021 | -5.73% | 32.29% | 5.04% | 2.82% | -2.10% | -13.62% | -4.84% | -1.46% | 3.31% | -8.07% | -6.09% | -3.51% | -8.09% |
| 2020 | 1.85% | -15.99% | -22.61% | -12.24% | 2.72% | 6.48% | -9.63% | 21.66% | -0.21% | 5.41% | 17.23% | 0.58% | -13.32% |
| 2019 | 22.12% | -1.27% | -7.09% | 4.47% | -12.23% | 7.08% | 1.48% | 1.90% | 3.23% | 3.93% | 2.69% | -6.04% | 17.72% |
| 2018 | -7.10% | -4.87% | -0.76% | -7.77% | -3.31% | -0.08% | 14.31% | 5.67% | 1.88% | -21.38% | 11.22% | -14.64% | -28.21% |
| 2017 | 4.96% | 10.50% | -6.83% | 4.58% | 6.88% | 3.63% | -10.67% | -5.85% | 7.36% | -3.79% | 12.64% | 8.10% | 32.40% |
| 2016 | -12.63% | 11.51% | 6.99% | -0.42% | -4.77% | -7.48% | -5.61% | -0.08% | 5.45% | 2.98% | 16.38% | 7.16% | 16.80% |
| 2015 | 6.76% | -4.29% | 2.59% | -8.44% | -8.65% | -10.51% | 9.40% | 1.57% | 3.65% | 21.69% | -0.89% | -6.00% | 2.44% |
| 2014 | 11.20% | 7.11% | 5.40% | 2.37% | 9.43% | 1.78% | 5.29% | 13.41% | 5.50% | 2.10% | 21.29% | 1.34% | 126.31% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LUV is 63, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Southwest Airlines Co. provided a 2.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.72 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.70 | $0.61 | $0.48 | $0.38 | $0.29 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 2.41% | 2.14% | 3.12% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.39% | 1.30% | 1.30% | 0.73% | 0.75% | 0.66% | 0.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Southwest Airlines Co.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.72 |
| 2023 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.90 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.70 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.61 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.48 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.38 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.29 |
| 2014 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.22 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Southwest Airlines Co. has a dividend yield of 2.41%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Southwest Airlines Co. has a payout ratio of 62.07%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Southwest Airlines Co. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Southwest Airlines Co.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Southwest Airlines Co. was 78.23%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 1257 trading sessions.
The current Southwest Airlines Co. drawdown is 51.00%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -78.23% | Jan 8, 2001 | 2050 | Mar 5, 2009 | 1257 | Mar 4, 2014 | 3307 |
| -65.27% | Jul 25, 1983 | 1109 | Dec 10, 1987 | 789 | Jan 24, 1991 | 1898 |
| -64.75% | Jan 3, 2018 | 1467 | Oct 31, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -59.29% | Feb 4, 1994 | 221 | Dec 20, 1994 | 755 | Dec 12, 1997 | 976 |
| -49.19% | Jun 1, 1981 | 83 | Sep 25, 1981 | 237 | Sep 2, 1982 | 320 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Southwest Airlines Co. volatility is 21.00%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Southwest Airlines Co. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Southwest Airlines Co., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 32.2% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Southwest Airlines Co. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Airlines industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for LUV, comparing it with other companies in the Airlines industry. Currently, LUV has a P/E ratio of 33.8. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for LUV compared to other companies in the Airlines industry. LUV currently has a PEG ratio of 0.5. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LUV relative to other companies in the Airlines industry. Currently, LUV has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for LUV in comparison with other companies in the Airlines industry. Currently, LUV has a P/B value of 1.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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