Global stock

NYSEUSD

Southwest Airlines

LUV

AI analysis and articles are in Czech.

§ Financial healthLong-term stability

54/ 100

Overall score·LUV

Current price

41.75USD

23/10/2026

P/E, P/B

Valuation

Strong

Rates whether the stock is cheap or expensive relative to its history and sector. A score above 60 suggests the stock trades below its estimated intrinsic value.

Tracks:P/E · P/B · FCF yield · sector

Valuaci podporuje nízké forward P/E, PEG a P/S, zatímco současné P/E kolem 25 je zvýšené a nízké marže omezují kvalitu zisků. Růst tržeb a EPS je výrazný, ale zadlužení, slabá běžná likvidita a cena pod oběma klouzavými průměry zhoršují stabilitu a momentum.

§ Outlook vs S&P 500Next 12 months

About the same

Estimated chance of beating the index: about 46%

8 of 8 inputs

NoProbably notSameProbably yesYes

A model estimate from current values. The result may change with new data; it is not a price target or an investment recommendation.

§ Metrics summary

A quick look at Southwest Airlines (LUV) combining financial health, the short-term signal, valuation, DCF, management quality and operating metrics. It is analytical context, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

54/100

The overall score is based mainly on long-term fundamentals, complemented by the current signal and the available qualitative rating of the company.

56/100

Slightly positive signal based on current news, price action and the economy.

75/100

A lower score means the stock is expensive relative to the company's earnings and assets.

270% above fair value

An estimate of what the stock should be worth based on the company's future cash.

+16%

How fast the company's revenue grows year on year.

35/100

How much the company earns from each unit of revenue and from invested capital.

38/100

Debt level, share-price volatility and how resilient the company is in bad times.

56/100

AI estimate of management quality, execution and capital allocation.

60/100

AI estimate of the company's durable competitive advantage.

§ Context and events

Management

Robert E. Jordan je prezident, CEO a místopředseda představenstva; Tom Doxey působí jako EVP a CFO, Andrew M. Watterson jako provozní ředitel a Justin Jones jako EVP a obchodní ředitel. Strategie zahrnuje úpravu nabídky sedadel a zavazadlové politiky s cílem zvýšit výnosy a konkurenceschopnost.

Articles about Southwest Airlines, in Czech (0)

No articles yet. New analyses are published daily.

§ Upcoming results

21 October 2026

Expected

Earnings

Earnings = quarterly financial results (revenue and profit). Companies publish them every three months and the share price often reacts strongly.

§ Frequently asked questions

What is Southwest Airlines (LUV)?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is a global stock traded on NYSE. We track it daily — scoring news sentiment, the short-term outlook and long-term stability on a 0–100 scale.

What is the Southwest Airlines price today?

As of 23 October 2026, Southwest Airlines trades at about 41.75 USD per unit. We update the price daily from public market data. Intraday moves can differ significantly — always check the final price with your broker.

How to buy Southwest Airlines?

Through regulated online brokers such as Degiro, XTB, Trading 212 or Interactive Brokers. Shares trade in USD or EUR — most brokers convert your currency automatically. FinSignal does not operate any of these platforms and charges no commission — the overview is only a signpost.

Does Southwest Airlines pay a dividend?

Southwest Airlines either pays no dividend at the moment or we have no reliable data on it. Many growth companies prefer reinvesting profit to paying dividends — check the current policy in the company's investor relations materials.

Is Southwest Airlines a good investment in 2026?

Our AI signal currently rates Southwest Airlines as slightly positive (score 56/100). Financial health comes out at 54/100, so beyond short-term news it is worth watching the valuation, growth, profitability and stability of the company. The DCF model currently puts the price about 270 % above its model fair value. FinSignal is not an investment adviser licensed under Czech Act No. 256/2004 Coll. — signals are analytical input, not a recommendation to buy or sell. You make every decision at your own risk.

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§ How to buy Southwest Airlines

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§ Current signalShort-term mood

/ 100

● Slightly positive

News summary

Fresh news

Signal 27/10, 02:01

Southwest stanovila podmínky nabídky seniorních dluhopisů za 1,25 mld. USD; dopad na financování bude příznivější, pokud výnosy podpoří likviditu bez výrazného růstu nákladů.

Akcie za týden posílily o 5,7 %, trend je rostoucí a RSI 58 podporuje mírně kladný krátkodobý výhled. Slabší momentum a velmi vysoká volatilita jej omezují; palivo zůstává pro aerolinku nákladovým rizikem.

Risks: Pokles akcie podpořený dražším palivem nebo nákladnější financování by rostoucí trend a mírně kladný výhled zpochybnily.

More about the signal

Risks: Pokles akcie podpořený dražším palivem nebo nákladnější financování by rostoucí trend a mírně kladný výhled zpochybnily.

Signal history· 2

24/1014:0159 · Slightly positive
UBS zvýšil cílovou cenu Southwest na 54 USD z 52 USD, zatímco Argus a JPMorgan ji snížily; smíšený analytický výhled zůstane příznivější, pokud jej podpoří výsledky a výhled zisku.
23/1006:0260 · Slightly positive
Výsledky Southwest za 3. čtvrtletí podle zprávy podpořily růst akcií navzdory tlaku palivových nákladů; trvalejší dopad závisí na výhledu zisku a cenách paliva.

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§ Model fair value (DCF)

Overvalued270% above fair value

11.28

range 9.2 – 14.1

Current price

41.75 USD

23 Oct 26

PriceFair value range (DCF)UndervaluedOvervalued

What the calculation is based on

Model

11.28 USD

range 9.2 USD – 14.1 USD

: 5.0%
: 10.5%
: 0.79 USD

Free cash flow was below half of earnings last year because of heavy investment, so the model starts from earnings without one-off items (capped at operating cash flow).

Růst 5 % p.a. představuje konzervativní normalizovaný předpoklad a nepřenáší do budoucna celý nedávný růst tržeb a EPS. Diskontní sazba 10,5 % zohledňuje cykličnost letecké dopravy, nízké marže a zvýšené finanční riziko; terminální růst 2,5 % odpovídá dlouhodobému tempu ekonomiky.

DCF terms explained+

DCF (discounted cash flow) estimates how much cash the company will generate in the future and converts it into today's value per share.

Free cash flow (FCF) is the money left after running the business and investing. “12 m” means the last 12 months.

The discount rate expresses risk: the riskier the company, the higher the rate and the lower the fair value.

Fair value is a model estimate — not the market price and not an investment recommendation.

With Premium you can adjust growth, the discount rate and free cash flow, and the fair value recalculates live.

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§ Valuation check

Is the price reasonable?

Six quick tests: price against fair value, the last year, similar companies and analyst estimates. They are calculated from the numbers, not from AI estimates. This is not a recommendation.

Data 18 of 18

Valuation score

3/ 6

5/6 tests available

1. Below DCF fair value

270.1% above the DCF midpoint.

2. Well below DCF value

Discount = below the range or at least 15% below the midpoint.

3. Price vs. the last year

29% above the 1-year low (36.29 USD to 54.80 USD), based on stored daily prices.

4. P/E vs. similar companies

The sector sample has only 2 companies; scoring needs at least 8.

5. P/E relative to growth

PEG 0.2; a lower value means cheaper growth.

6. Analyst price target

17.9% vs. the current price, 23 analysts.

Price vs DCF

Current price

41.75 USD

Low 9.22 USDHigh 14.05 USD

Current priceDCF midpoint: 11.28 USD

Price vs analyst target

Current price

41.75 USD

Low 34.00 USDHigh 65.00 USD

Current priceAverage: 49.22 USD

DCF gap

above range

270.1% above the DCF midpoint (11.28 USD).

Analyst target

+17.9%

Average target 49.22 USD vs. price 41.75 USD.

Analyst consensus

Target range

34.00 USD - 65.00 USD

Coverage

23 analysts

Analyst consensus

2.4 / 5

Changes 180 d

+2 / -0

EPS next year

50.7%

Revenue next year

5.5%

Valuation multiples

25.2

9.3

2.8

0.7

9.9

0.2

52-week range29% above the low

36.29 USD54.80 USD

21.0%

16.0%

2.8%

11.1%

Price vs 50D-0.1%

Price vs 200D-4.1%

Metrics explained+

Price and fair value

DCF range: A model estimate of fair value from future free cash flow. A price above the range means the market pays a premium over the model; a price below it may signal a more conservative market valuation or an overly optimistic model.
Analyst target: The average and range of the analyst price targets we track. It is the market consensus, not a FinSignal recommendation, and it can lag fast price moves.
52-week range: Shows where the current price sits between the low and high of the last year. A value near the high often signals strong momentum, but on its own says nothing about whether the stock is expensive.
Price vs 50D / 200D: Compares the price with its short- and long-term moving averages. A positive value means the price is above the trend; a negative one below it.

Multiples

P/E: Price relative to current earnings. A lower P/E can mean cheaper, but it can also point to a weak outlook or risk.
Forward P/E: Price relative to next year's expected earnings. For growing companies it is often more useful than the historical P/E because it reflects estimates of future earnings.
P/B: Price relative to the book value of equity. It makes more sense for banks, insurers and capital-intensive companies than for software or brands.
P/S: Price relative to revenue. It helps with companies that have low or negative earnings; a high P/S means the market expects strong growth or future margins.
EV/EBITDA: The value of the whole company, including debt, relative to operating profit before depreciation. Useful for comparing companies with different leverage.
PEG: P/E adjusted for earnings growth. A value around 1 may suggest the valuation matches growth, but the metric is sensitive to estimates.

Growth and quality

EPS growth: Year-on-year change in earnings per share. Strong growth supports a higher valuation, but for cyclical companies it can be temporary.
Revenue growth: The growth rate of sales. It helps tell whether profits grow on real demand or mainly on cost savings.
Net margin: How much of each unit of revenue is left as net profit. A higher margin often points to stronger pricing power or more efficient operations.
ROE: Return on equity. A high ROE can signal a quality business, but check that it is not artificially boosted by heavy debt.

Most data available. Missing values mean the market data source did not provide them for this ticker. The data is indicative and may be delayed. Price as of 23/10/2026.

Management and competitive advantage

Both are estimated by the AI from the company profile, news and results. They do not count towards the 6-pillar financial health score. The AI comments are in Czech.

good

Management získává střední hodnocení za vedení velké letecké společnosti, přičemž slabší skóre governance v oblasti auditu a správní rady představuje protiváhu.

good

Rozsáhlá síť linek, značka Southwest a věrnostní program vytvářejí určitou konkurenční výhodu, kterou však oslabuje cykličnost odvětví a nízká diferenciace leteckých služeb.

Information

Type: Global stock
Symbol: LUV
Exchange: NYSE
Currency: USD
Sector: Letecká doprava
: 25.2x
: 19.7B USD
: 97.3 %
: 1.16

§ Risk profile

Výsledky jsou citlivé na cenu paliva, mzdové náklady, konkurenci a provozní výpadky. Český investor navíc nese kurzové riziko USD/CZK.

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