Southwest Airlines Co. — News

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zacks.com - 2026-07-21 09:56:20

Investors interested in the Transportation sector can watch out for second-quarter 2026 earnings reports of LUV, CSX, UNP and AAL.

zacks.com - 2026-07-20 14:15:26

As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, Americans living and traveling abroad are being asked to exercise increased caution.

fastcompany.com - 2026-07-20 13:53:01

Evaluate the expected performance of Southwest (LUV) for the quarter ended June 2026, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

zacks.com - 2026-07-20 10:16:18

Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) by 4.7% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,924,407 shares of the airline's stock after buying an additional 176,742 shares

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-20 04:09:15

LUV's Q2 revenues are likely to benefit from resilient travel demand and improved pricing power, with rising labor costs acting as the key challenge.

zacks.com - 2026-07-15 12:56:02

Southwest (LUV) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

zacks.com - 2026-07-15 11:01:22

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zacks.com - 2026-07-14 10:40:22

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is rated 'Hold' with a $44/share price target, reflecting transformation upside but significant fuel and execution risks. LUV's 1Q26 results validated cost management and fee adoption strategies, but fuel price volatility and lack of hedging threaten full-year EPS targets. Management's $4/share 2026 EPS guidance appears optimistic; my revised estimate is $2.9/share, accounting for higher jet fuel costs and execution risks.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-14 10:01:25

DALLAS, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its first quarter 2026 financial results. Details are as follows: When: Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time Web Address:      http://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/ To access the live audio webcast and subsequent replay, click on the link above, or go to www.southwest.com and click on "Investor Relations" under the "About Southwest" menu at the bottom of the page.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-13 16:45:00

Two recent incidents regarding a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have put Boeing Co. NYSE: BA stock back in the spotlight, and not in a good way. Both incidents occurred on Southwest Airlines NYSE: LUV jets.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-09 09:50:26

The latest government data reveals that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026.

nypost.com - 2026-07-07 22:15:53

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zacks.com - 2026-07-07 10:51:07

Defense spending is surging while airline profits are under pressure. The choice between these two funds comes down to which story you believe in more.

fool.com - 2026-07-06 13:05:20

Southwest Airlines is initiated with a "Buy" rating, citing a turnaround, strong forward earnings trends, and favorable macro tailwinds. LUV expects EPS to more than triple to $2.96 this year, with out-year earnings potentially exceeding $4.50 and normalized growth by FY 2028. Valuation appears attractive; applying a low-teens P/E to $4.50 normalized EPS suggests shares could reach $60, supported by strong travel trends and lower energy costs.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-06 10:20:58

Wall Street sent a coordinated bullish signal to the airline sector as Goldman Sachs analyst Catherine O'Brien and TD Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald raised their price targets across most major U.S.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-02 12:48:48

Bank of America Securities (BofA) analyst Andrew G. Didora has adopted a more positive outlook on U.S. airlines ahead of second-quarter earnings, citing strong demand, stable fares, and lower fuel prices as key sector supports.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-01 13:48:19

U.S. airlines' stocks are flying high as jet-fuel prices fall and Americans continue to take to the skies, with shares of United Airlines and Delta Air Lines zooming toward fresh records on Tuesday.

marketwatch.com - 2026-06-30 14:53:00

Airline celebrates with new Independence One tracking, trading cards, and festive celebrations DALLAS, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and FlightAware are making it easier for Customers and aviation fans to track Independence One, Southwest's specialty aircraft unveiled earlier this year in honor of America's 250th, as it flies high across America during the height of summer travel. Starting today through Sept.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-30 14:30:00

Federal aviation regulators are preparing to mandate the use of technology that would help pilots see nearby aircraft.

wsj.com - 2026-06-30 10:50:00

Diane King Hall talks about this morning's top movers by highlighting Oppenheimer's downgrades on Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), Morgan Stanley (MS) and Goldman Sachs (GS). Wells Fargo raised its price targets on major airlines like American Airlines (AAL) and Southwest (LUV) in hopes that reduced oil prices will provide overall stability.

youtube.com - 2026-06-30 10:30:27

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zacks.com - 2026-06-25 10:41:12

On June 24, 2026, Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) shares rose 3.1% today, bringing the current price to $50.94. This price is set against a 52-week high of $55.11 a

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-24 18:02:00

Airline stocks are flying higher midday Wednesday as falling jet fuel costs spark a broad-based rally across the sector.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-24 13:38:31

U.S. airline stocks rose 3% ​to 7% on Wednesday after crude prices fell to their lowest since ‌before the Iran war, raising hopes that pressure on carriers' earnings could ease, though the benefits are unlikely to passed on to passengers immediately.

reuters.com - 2026-06-24 12:26:53

Last Monday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the 21-mile chokepoint through which roughly 20% of the world's oil supply normally flows.

forbes.com - 2026-06-22 12:35:06

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zacks.com - 2026-06-19 10:51:05

U.S. Global Investors (NASDAQ:GROW) said falling oil prices are providing a boost to airline stocks, pointing to gains in Delta Air Lines and United Airlines as carriers benefit from steady travel demand and lower fuel costs.

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-06-19 09:19:41

Southwest to transition to a cloud-based, AI-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028 NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider to modernize its technology foundation and evolve how the airline operates, builds, and is able to serve its Customers. As part of this partnership, Southwest will transition from a largely on-premises environment to a cloud-based, AI- and agent-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028—laying the foundation to operate with greater speed, flexibility, and reliability to support the business.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-17 10:11:00

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proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-06-17 07:29:00

Band returns to the skies performing hit song "Hey There Delilah" in a nostalgic nod to the program's beginnings during the airline's 55 th year of service DALLAS, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is celebrating its signature Live at 35® program that brings live pop-up performances to Customers onboard flights at 35,000 feet. To mark the occasion, the Plain White T's took to the skies and surprised Southwest® Customers by singing their hit song, "Hey There Delilah," which continues to draw crowds and resurface on TikTok with billions of plays.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-16 15:00:00

US airline stocks could require stronger earnings expectations to sustain recent gains, according to UBS, which wrote that investor focus is likely to shift...

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-06-16 12:07:00

IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iHerb CEO Emun Zabihi was named an EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Pacific Southwest Award winner.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-15 09:00:00

Airline stocks have often been the biggest movers—one way or the other—following the big moments in the Iran war. But that's not quite the case on Monday.

barrons.com - 2026-06-15 07:04:00

IATA nearly halves its 2026 airline profit outlook as oil spikes. Keep LUV, AAL & SKYW on your radar as fuel costs squeeze earnings.

zacks.com - 2026-06-09 13:32:06

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zacks.com - 2026-06-09 10:41:17

While markets often view large-scale buyback authorizations as positives in and of themselves, authorizations are just one part of the buyback equation. Unlike dividends, which companies must pay after declaring, there is no hard requirement for companies to spend the buyback capacity they authorize.

marketbeat.com - 2026-06-09 09:35:45

The fuel shock hitting U.S. airlines is doing more than squeezing margins — it is widening a product gap that may take years to close, as stronger carriers keep investing in lounges, premium seating, technology and international networks that weaker rivals ​may struggle to match.

reuters.com - 2026-06-09 06:01:58

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BEGINS INTERLINE PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES PR Newswire RIO DE JANEIRO, June 8, 2026

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-08 16:00:00

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have partnered to offer travelers around the globe single-ticket journeys to and from the United States, connecting to places where Southwest and Singapore Airlines fly. Southwest Executives shared the news of the interline partnership during the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in Brazil.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-08 15:30:00

SAY WOW TO DISCOUNT TRAVEL: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DELIVERS WEEK OF DEALS ON FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, AND VACATIONS PR Newswire

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-08 11:00:00

Book an adventure for less and earn more Rapid Rewards® points  for future travel DALLAS, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launches the Week of WOW, one of the carrier's biggest sales of the year. Starting today through June 11, Customers can save up to 40% off base fares using code FLYWOW for flights from Aug. 4 to Dec.16, 2026,1 along with promotions on hotels, rental cars, cruises, and Getaways by Southwest™ vacation packages.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-08 10:00:00

U.S. passenger airlines' fuel ​costs jumped 78% ‌in April to nearly $6.5 billion over the ​same month ​last year as the ⁠conflict in the Middle ​East has sharply ​driven up fuel costs, the U.S. Transportation Department ​said Monday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-08 09:51:00

Fuel costs are expected to rise around $100 billion this year, hitting airline profits.

barrons.com - 2026-06-08 07:10:00

The global airline industry nearly halved its ​2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing conflict in the Middle East that has driven up fuel costs, disrupted key air ‌corridors and exposed the fragility of a sector operating on thin margins.

reuters.com - 2026-06-07 09:02:14

Southwest Airlines expects Boeing's long-delayed 737 MAX 7 to enter ‌revenue service in 2027 and remains focused on the MAX family rather than adding another aircraft type to reduce risk, Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson told Reuters on Saturday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-06 17:17:19

Budget carriers have been among the hardest hit, lacking higher margin revenue streams.

reuters.com - 2026-06-06 15:45:44

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prnewswire.com - 2026-06-05 15:42:00

Airline stocks have outperformed despite high fuel prices and geopolitical risks, and two of them can continue to prosper in 2026.

fool.com - 2026-06-04 15:35:00

Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the pandemic, with the Iran war driving up jet fuel costs, forcing flight ​detours and testing carriers' ability to raise fares.

reuters.com - 2026-06-04 02:02:24