NYSE:LUV
Southwest Airlines (LUV)
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Technical Analysis 
Jul 30, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.
Southwest Airlines (LUV-N) has recently reported impressive quarterly results, indicating strong performance under its current CEO. The company's outlook has garnered significant attention, with projections suggesting that earnings per share (EPS) could potentially quadruple within the year. While the actual numbers released were described as merely decent, the overall sentiment appears to lean towards optimism. Industry experts recognize the positive trajectory of the company, driven by strategic management and favorable market conditions. This enthusiasm reflects a broader confidence in Southwest Airlines' future performance amidst competitive pressures.
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%.