LUV - Southwest Airlines Co.
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.
The latest government data reveals that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Federal aviation regulators are preparing to mandate the use of technology that would help pilots see nearby aircraft.
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.
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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
Airline stocks are flying higher midday Wednesday as falling jet fuel costs spark a broad-based rally across the sector.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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