Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Southwest Airlines Company (LUV) - $42.24 as of 12/23/2025 11:45:49 AM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
41 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for LUV
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for LUV
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for LUV
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for LUV
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for LUV (41 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for LUV
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | LUV |
| Company Name | Southwest Airlines Company |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Southwest Airlines Company (LUV) stands as a prominent low-cost carrier in the United States, distinguished by its commitment to customer service and operational efficiency. Based in Dallas, Texas, the airline employs a point-to-point route system that enhances connectivity across its extensive domestic network. With a resilient financial performance and a loyal customer base, Southwest maintains a competitive edge in the aviation sector. As the industry rebounds post-pandemic, the company is strategically positioned for growth, aiming to leverage new opportunities in the evolving air travel landscape. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | AIRLINES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 1/29/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 42.24 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 40.03 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 12/23/2025 11:45:49 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 7,295,863 |
| Average Daily Volume | 10,063,156 |
| 52-Week High | 43.54 |
| 52-Week Low | 23.55 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 79.36% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 12.95 |
| Sector PE | 43.79 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 28.61 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 8.57 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 24.20 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 123.99 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.49 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 4.93 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 15.04 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.78 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.93 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.82 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.80 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.98 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 58.04 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 517,155,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 21,844,627,200 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/26/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.1800 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.1800 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.72 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.72 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 13 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 2.39% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 2.39% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -10.56% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.45% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 14.03% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 114.29% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -9.10% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 0.00% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.63 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.40 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 0.93 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 379,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 465,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 465,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 1.20% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 4.15% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 0.50% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 2,552,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 7,509,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 9,288,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,527,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 2,440,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 5,069,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 7,978,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 4,079,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.67 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.66 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 10,350,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 10,515,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 7,776,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -250,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.48 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -1,618,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -389,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.94 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 2.34 |
| MACD Signal | 2.06 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 1.17 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 31.93 |
| 150-Day SMA | 29.86 |
| 200-Day SMA | 31.47 |
System |
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| Modified | 12/23/2025 2:57:59 AM EST |