LUV

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) stock has experienced several notable events in the past six months. The stock price increased by 33.08% between May 6, 2025, and May 5, 2026, and rose by 32.49% over the last 12 months. TD Cowen and UBS upgraded Southwest Airlines to a "Buy" rating. Southwest reported its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, with EPS slightly surpassing expectations, though revenue did not meet projections. In April 2026, Southwest released its Q1 2026 earnings, reporting an EPS of $0.45, which met consensus estimates, and record operating revenues of $7.2 billion. However, the company missed revenue expectations and provided weaker-than-expected Q2 2026 guidance, leading to mixed investor sentiment and some stock price fluctuations. Elevated oil prices due to Middle East geopolitical conflicts were noted as a significant headwind for the airline industry.