Southwest Airlines (LUV) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) is anticipated to issue its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Wednesday, January 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.55 per share and revenue of $7.5103 billion for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Southwest Airlines Stock Down 1.1%

NYSE:LUV opened at $41.97 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.49, a quick ratio of 0.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. Southwest Airlines has a twelve month low of $23.82 and a twelve month high of $45.02. The company has a market cap of $21.71 billion, a PE ratio of 64.57, a P/E/G ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 1.16. The company’s 50 day moving average is $39.50 and its two-hundred day moving average is $34.94.

Southwest Airlines Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Investors of record on Friday, December 26th were issued a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 26th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. Southwest Airlines’s payout ratio is 110.77%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of Southwest Airlines in a report on Thursday, December 18th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $45.00 price objective for the company. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on Southwest Airlines from $33.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Bank of America upped their price target on Southwest Airlines from $28.00 to $37.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on Southwest Airlines from $40.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets started coverage on Southwest Airlines in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $43.00 price objective for the company. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Southwest Airlines has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $41.79.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Southwest Airlines

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of LUV. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in Southwest Airlines during the second quarter worth about $55,000. Ossiam purchased a new stake in shares of Southwest Airlines in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $61,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. increased its holdings in shares of Southwest Airlines by 159.0% during the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 2,370 shares of the airline’s stock worth $76,000 after buying an additional 1,455 shares during the last quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Southwest Airlines during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $80,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in Southwest Airlines in the third quarter valued at approximately $108,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.82% of the company’s stock.

About Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Co is a U.S.-based low-cost carrier that operates a point-to-point domestic and near-international airline network. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company primarily flies Boeing 737 aircraft and offers no-frills, single-class service designed to keep fares competitive. Southwest’s operating model emphasizes high aircraft utilization, quick turnaround times and an open seating policy, allowing customers to board and select seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

Founded in 1967 by Herb Kelleher and Rollin King as Air Southwest Company, Southwest began commercial service in 1971, initially connecting Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.