Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock Forecast for 2026
Last update: May 29, 2023 (06:58)
Sector: IndustrialsThe share price of Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) now
50/200 Day Moving Average: $30.6 / $34.43
This figure corresponds to the Average Price over the previous 50/200 days. For Southwest Airlines stocks, the 50-day moving average is the resistance level today.
For Southwest Airlines stocks, the 200-day moving average is the resistance level today.
Are you interested in Southwest Airlines stocks and want to buy them, or are they already in your portfolio? If yes, then on this page you will find useful information about the dynamics of the Southwest Airlines stock price in 2026. How much will one Southwest Airlines share be worth in 2026? Is it worth taking profit / loss on Southwest Airlines stock now or waiting? What are analysts' forecasts for Southwest Airlines stock?
We forecast Southwest Airlines stock performance using neural networks based on historical data on Southwest Airlines stocks. Also, when forecasting, technical analysis tools are used, world geopolitical and news factors are taken into account. The Southwest Airlines stock prediction results are shown below and presented as a graph, table and text information.
Southwest Airlines stock forecasts are adjusted once a day based on the closing price of the previous trading day.
The minimum target price for Southwest Airlines analysts is $40.61.
Today 200 Day Moving Average is the resistance level (34.43 $).
50 Day Moving Average is the resistance level (30.6 $).
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Historical and forecast chart of Southwest Airlines stock
The chart below shows the historical price of Southwest Airlines stock and a prediction chart for the next year. For convenience, prices are divided by color. Forecast prices include: Optimistic Forecast, Pessimistic Forecast, and Weighted Average Best Forecast. Detailed values for the Southwest Airlines stock price can be found in the table below.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) Forecast for 2026
| Month | Target | Pes. | Opt. | Vol., % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.64 | 29.13 | 31.18 | 6.55 % |
| Mar | 31.45 | 30.65 | 33.22 | 7.73 % |
| Mar | 33.16 | 32.23 | 34.38 | 6.23 % |
| Apr | 33.11 | 31.22 | 34.77 | 10.20 % |
| May | 32.49 | 31.69 | 33.45 | 5.28 % |
| Jun | 32.85 | 30.98 | 34.86 | 11.13 % |
| Jul | 35.08 | 32.93 | 37.32 | 11.75 % |
| Aug | 38.03 | 36.42 | 38.74 | 6.01 % |
| Sep | 37.87 | 37.07 | 40.00 | 7.32 % |
| Oct | 38.68 | 37.69 | 39.69 | 5.05 % |
| Nov | 38.54 | 35.96 | 39.33 | 8.58 % |
| Dec | 36.94 | 34.71 | 38.73 | 10.38 % |
Southwest Airlines information and performance
Southwest Airlines Co. Is an airline, one of the world’s largest low-cost carriers. Based in Dallas, Texas. As of February 2017, Southwest Airlines has 101 destinations in 41 states, mostly using only Boeing 737 aircraft. There are free pretzels or nuts on all flights on all flights, free soft drinks, on popular holidays such as New Years. Complimentary alcoholic drinks are also served and can be purchased at other times for a fee. The airline was ranked as one of the 10 safest in the world in 2012. It is currently included in the TOP-50 of the safest airlines (13th place).
Southwest is the largest point-to-point operator in the United States. Therefore, approximately 80% of their passengers are local, and 20% are transit. During the peak travel season, there are 3,900 departures per day, meaning an aircraft takes off every 22 seconds.
In 1966, Rollin King and Herbert Kelleher founded Southwest Airlines, in 1967 it was registered as the Air Southwest Company, this name remained with the company until 1971, when the airline began scheduled flights from Dallas and in the same year it adopted its current name. Expansion of flights began in 1975, to cities throughout Texas. In March 2016, access to the full version of the site was closed for Russian IP addresses, however, you can go to the mobile version.
2702 LOVE FIELD DR, P O BOX 36611, DALLAS, TX, US
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Forward P/E uses projections of future earnings instead of final numbers.
Enterprise Value (EV) /Revenue
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Southwest Airlines price target for 2026 by month
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for Jan 2026.
In Jan, the Negative dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 6.546% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 29.13
Optimistic target level: 31.18
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for Mar 2026.
In Mar, the Positive dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 7.727% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 30.65
Optimistic target level: 33.22
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for Mar 2026.
In Mar, the Positive dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 6.232% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 32.23
Optimistic target level: 34.38
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for Apr 2026.
In Apr, the Negative dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 10.199% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 31.22
Optimistic target level: 34.77
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for May 2026.
In May, the Negative dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 5.283% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 31.69
Optimistic target level: 33.45
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for Jun 2026.
In Jun, the Positive dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 11.134% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 30.98
Optimistic target level: 34.86
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for Jul 2026.
In Jul, the Positive dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 11.746% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 32.93
Optimistic target level: 37.32
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for Aug 2026.
In Aug, the Positive dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 6.007% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 36.42
Optimistic target level: 38.74
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for Sep 2026.
In Sep, the Negative dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 7.324% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 37.07
Optimistic target level: 40.00
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for Oct 2026.
In Oct, the Positive dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 5.052% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 37.69
Optimistic target level: 39.69
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for Nov 2026.
In Nov, the Negative dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 8.580% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 35.96
Optimistic target level: 39.33
Target values for the price of one Southwest Airlines share for Dec 2026.
In Dec, the Negative dynamics for Momo shares will prevail with possible monthly volatility of 10.377% volatility is expected.
Pessimistic target level: 34.71
Optimistic target level: 38.73
Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock dividend
Southwest Airlines last paid dividends on 06/20/2023. The next scheduled payment will be on 07/12/2023. The amount of dividends is $0.36 per share. If the date of the next dividend payment has not been updated, it means that the issuer has not yet announced the exact payment. As soon as information becomes available, we will immediately update the data. Bookmark our portal to stay updated.
Last Split Date: 01/01/1970
Splitting of shares is an increase in the number of securities of the issuing company circulating on the market due to a decrease in their value at constant capitalization.
For example, a 5: 1 ratio means that the value of one share will decrease 5 times, the total amount will increase 5 times. It is important to understand that this procedure does not change the capitalization of the company, as well as the total value of assets held in private hands.