The Latest Breaking News from LUV

The airline industry is well-positioned for solid growth due to the robust travel demand. Therefore, it could be wise to add fundamentally strong airline stocks, Southwest Airlines (LUV), Delta Air Lines (DAL), and Air France-KLM (AFLYY), to one’s watchlist. Keep reading….

Despite the macroeconomic uncertainties, the airline industry is expected to grow due to increasing travel demand. While Southwest Airlines (LUV) gets a lot of investor attention in this space, I believe Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY), Gol Linhas Aéreas (GOL), and Air Canada (ACDVF) are better buys right now. Continue reading.

While Southwest Airlines (LUV) benefits from the resurgence of travel, it is grappling with rising expenses. So, let’s analyze some of its key financial metrics to determine if LUV is a Buy, Hold, or Sell now.

Southwest Airlines (LUV) demonstrated a remarkable recovery in March with solid profitability and record revenues following earlier travel disruptions. However, the company registered a net loss in its fiscal first quarter. That said, can we expect any positive momentum in LUV? Read more to find out.

With updated guidance, topline growth, and dividend payments, is Southwest Airlines (LUV) a buy, sell, or hold now? Let’s look at the company’s key financial metrics to find out….

“While I’m not proud of what happened, I am very proud of our people," Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said.

The airline industry seems well-positioned to grow significantly in the foreseeable future, thanks to pent-up travel demand. Hence, fundamentally strong airlines stock Southwest Airlines (LUV) could be a wise addition to one’s portfolio. However, amid macroeconomic headwinds and the industry’s post-pandemic challenges, fundamentally weak stocks Spirit Airlines (SAVE) and Astra…

The airline with the ticker LUV, now a far cry from its early customers-first days under co-founder Herb Kelleher, ruined countless holiday reunions over the past week. Southwest Airlines marooned not just passengers but also its own crews and landed tens of thousands of its customers in a Sisyphean holiday-week…

Despite a booming summer travel demand, increasing cancellations and delays due to personnel shortages lead to a failing airline system. Amid this backdrop, it’s wise to avoid Southwest Airlines (LUV) and Delta Air Lines (DAL), given their weak fundamentals. Read more.

Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth upgraded Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) to Strong Buy from Outperform and lowered the price target to $55 (an upside of 56%) from $57. The analyst states that the revised U.S. airline estimates reflect a stronger near-term revenue trend, stubbornly higher fuel prices, anticipated demand softening, and planned and expected capacity…

Astronics Corp (NASDAQ:ATRO) has secured a contract from Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) to provide EMPOWER Passenger In-Seat Power System for installation on 475 Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) 737 MAX-7 and MAX-8 aircraft. Financial terms not disclosed. The award is part of Southwest's recently announced cabin upgrade initiative to enhance the customer experience. The system configuration selected by Southwest will provide 60W…