Southwest Airlines Company(LUV)
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Reward45Moderate
Risk55Medium-High
📊75%Data
Thin 2% profit margin
LUV
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USD · NYSE
Southwest Airlines Company | Industrials
Value Trap
Market Cap:25.80Bn
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Reward Rating
45
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
55
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $48.43.

What is Southwest Airlines Company?

operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and internationally.

LUV · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

LUV's standout is valuation; profitability and balance sheet weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

LUV · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Valuation92/100

    P/E 13.5× · PEG 0.24

Watchouts 4

  • Profitability10/100

    2% net margin · 5% ROE

  • Balance sheet34/100

    Interest covered 6.0×

  • Cash flow41/100

    -3% free-cash-flow margin

  • Growth43/100

    Rev +5.6% CAGR · earnings -6.5%

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What is Southwest Airlines Company?

operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and internationally. It also provides Rapid Rewards loyalty program; SWABIZ, an online booking tool; and inflight entertainment platform that includes movies-on-demand live and on-demand television, flight tracker, and additional curated content, as well as a variety of premium snacks and coffee. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 25.80B, and a P/E ratio of 64.0x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (45)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorIndustrials
Market Cap25.80B
P/E Ratio63.9615
Dividend Yield1.42%
52 Week High55.11
52 Week Low23.4492
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date1/2/1980
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding491M
No. of Employees77,397
IndustryAirlines
ExchangeNYSE
Beta1.107
CurrencyUSD