Companies /Industrials

Southwest Airlines Company

NYSE: LUV Airlines
$39.76
▼ $0.91 (−2.24%) today
Markets closed · 4:04am ET
24/7 Rating HOLD
12-Month Price Target
$41.71 +3.2% upside

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. How we calculate our price targets →

Current close $40.40
Street consensus $51.57
Ours vs. the Street −19.1%
$35.42Conservative$40.40Current$41.71Our Target$49.80Optimistic
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$35$42$49Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$49.80$41.71$35.42
$35$42$49Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$49.80$41.71$35.42

Analyst Sentiment

25ANALYSTS
Buy1144%
Hold936%
Sell520%
The Bottom Line

Southwest Airlines is fairly valued at current levels. With our price target of $41.71 suggesting modest upside, the stock appears to be trading near fair value. Consider your portfolio allocation and investment timeline before making a decision.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
Economic bellwether, infrastructure exposure
1.05×
Analyst Consensus
Mixed analyst views
+1.4%
Earnings Growth
Strong earnings acceleration
+2.1%
Volatility Adjustment
Average volatility
−0.3%
Price Position
Upper range of 52-week trading
+0.5%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$40$50$60$70’26’27’28’29’30’31$68.69$49.60$36.59
$40$50$60$70’26’27’28’29’30’31$68.69$49.60$36.59

Prediction History

LUV Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$42$45$48Jul 16Aug 21$42.06$40.38
$42$45$48Jul 16Aug 21$42.06$40.38
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$42.06 $40.38 HOLD +4.2%
$44.26 $44.26 HOLD +0.0%
$47.05 $47.05 HOLD +0.0%
$45.35 $44.97 HOLD +0.8%
$49.32 $45.78 BUY +7.7%
$49.51 $48.25 HOLD +2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LUV stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects LUV could trade at an average price of $47.61, with a potential range between $35.70 and $59.51. This represents a potential 17.8% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is LUV a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates LUV as a HOLD. Near fair value (3.2%) Among Wall Street analysts, 11 rate it Buy, 9 rate it Hold, and 5 rate it Sell.

What is the LUV stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

In our optimistic scenario for LUV, the stock could reach $49.80 over the next 12 months, representing a 23.3% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.

What is the downside risk for LUV stock?

In our conservative scenario, LUV could trade as low as $35.42 over the next 12 months, representing a 12.3% decline from current levels. This scenario accounts for potential headwinds including earnings misses, competitive pressures, or broader market weakness.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →