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Southwest Airlines (LUV)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$31.25 USD

31.25
9,530,918

+0.74 (2.43%)

Updated Oct 4, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $31.20 -0.05 (-0.16%) 7:14 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.68%
2Buy17.55%
3Hold9.21%
4Sell4.93%
5Strong Sell2.36%
S&P50010.96%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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B Value D Growth A Momentum B VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 41% (147 out of 251)

Industry: Transportation - Airline

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Zacks News

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Airline Stock Roundup: DAL, ALK's Expansion Updates, RYAAY's Traffic

In response to the upbeat air-travel demand scenario, DAL aims to expand its network. RYAAY reports upbeat September traffic.

Southwest Airlines Gains 13.2% in 3 Months: What Should Investors Do?

With LUV shares appreciating lately, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment choice at this juncture.

Ryanair Stock Plunges 25.4% in 6 Months: Should You Buy the Dip?

With RYAAY shares moving south, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment at this juncture.

These 2 Transportation Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar

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JetBlue Gains 29.1% in a Month: What Should Investors Do Now?

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Allegiant Gains 25.7% in a Month: What Should Investors Do Now?

With ALGT's shares appreciating lately, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment choice at this juncture.

Southwest Airlines Shares Up 5% on Improved Third-Quarter Outlook

LUV now expects its third-quarter revenue per available seat mile to increase 2-3% on a year-over-year basis, an upside from the previous forecast of flat to down 2%.

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Airline Stock Roundup: LUV's Rosy Q3 Forecast, JBLU, ALGT in Focus

Southwest Airlines and Allegiant issue rosy third-quarter projections based on upbeat air travel demand and low fuel costs.

Southwest (LUV) Surges 5.4%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?

Southwest (LUV) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

United (UAL) Soars 8.8%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

United (UAL) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions could translate into further price increase in the near term.

Airline Stocks Report August Traffic Numbers: An Analysis

Here, we present the traffic numbers for August 2024 for three airline companies ??? Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY), Copa Holdings (CPA) and Allegiant (ALGT).

How to Find Strong Transportation Stocks Slated for Positive Earnings Surprises

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Southwest Airlines' Labor Contract With Simulator Technicians Ratified

Southwest Airlines' Flight Simulator Technicians secure a new deal, ensuring higher wages and enhanced benefits.

Alaska Air Gains 18.2% in a Month: What Should Investors Do Now?

With ALK's shares appreciating lately, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment choice at this juncture.

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AAL to Exit S&P 500: How Should Investors Play the Stock Now?

The sharp decline in market capitalization over time leads to American Airlines' impending exit from the S&P 500 index.

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Airline Stock Roundup: JBLU's Bullish Q3 Update, LUV's Board Revamp

Southwest Airlines revamps its board, giving in to Elliott's pressure. JetBlue issues an improved revenue outlook for the third quarter.

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How to Play Southwest Airlines Stock Post Elliott-Induced Board Revamp

Gary Kelly, LUV's executive chair, and six board members announce their decision to step down.

Southwest Airlines Inks Provisional Deal With Simulator Technicians

The tentative deal, inked with the union representing LUV's flight simulator technicians, will now be voted upon.

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Airline Stock Roundup: LUV's Summer Season Update, RYAAY's Traffic

Southwest Airlines records a 100% completion factor on Labor Day. Ryanair's August traffic impresses.

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Is Southwest Airlines Stock a Buy Post a Solid Summer Performance?

Following LUV's upbeat operational performance this summer, we assess the investment worthiness of the stock.

Ryanair Stock Plunges 18.9% in 6 Months: Should You Buy the Dip?

With RYAAY shares moving south, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment at this juncture.

Southwest Airlines Stock Plunges 15.4% in 6 Months: Buy the Dip?

With LUV's shares moving south, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment at this juncture.

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SkyWest Gains 45% YTD: How Should You Play the SKYW Stock?

With SKYW shares appreciating this year, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment choice at this juncture.

Why Is Hawaiian Holdings (HA) Up 36.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

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