NYSE:LUV
Southwest Airlines (LUV)
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Technical Analysis 
Jul 10, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.
Southwest Airlines (LUV-N) recently reported impressive quarterly results, reflecting a strong performance under the current CEO. The optimism surrounding the company's future is palpable, as analysts are bullish about the forecast, predicting a remarkable increase in earnings per share (EPS) that could see substantial growth over the year. While the latest financial figures were described as decent, the elevated expectations indicate that the market is anticipating significant improvements ahead. Overall, the expert reviews suggest that the airline is navigating well through the economic landscape, positioning itself for potential success in the coming quarters. Investors seem to be excited about what lies ahead for the company, given its robust trajectory.
In the last couple of weeks she has started hearing comments on airline capacity being higher and what impact that has on pricing and margins. This one is in a good position and has a low cost structure. The group has had a run and she would not be surprised at a pullback in US airlines.
Fourth-largest US airline. Mainly short-haul type of flights. 100% of its revenues are from the US. They have the most conservative and probably the healthiest balance sheet in terms of debt to capital ratio. Feels recent fears about the spreading Ebola epidemic has moved the stock downwards. Good valuation.
Stan Wong
Peter Arender, CFA
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This, along with the other airlines, dropped about 8%-10% yesterday, based on concerns about capacity and pricing pressures based on too much competition. That was well overdone. It oversold down to the 200 day moving average. All revenues are US domestic, so you don’t have to worry about the US$ tailwinds. Very healthy balance sheet. Dividend yield of 0.81%.