Is LUV a good investment in 2026?

Southwest Airlines trades at a P/E ratio of 50.1, with high volatility (45.7% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of LUV?

Based on 30-day volatility of 45.7%, LUV has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.18 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Southwest Airlines (LUV) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does LUV pay dividends?

Yes, Southwest Airlines has a dividend yield of 1.82%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$19.44B

P/E RATIO

50.1

BETA

1.18

More volatile

DIV YIELD

1.82%

52W HIGH

$55.11

52W LOW

$23.82

VOLATILITY

45.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$38.75 → $39.56+2.09%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$24.74 → $39.56+59.9%

LUV | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	LUV	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	50.1x	18.5x	↑ 171%
Beta	1.18	1.05	More volatile
Div Yield	1.82%	1.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	45.7%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CACAT HOHON

Competitors Analysis

Compare LUV's key metrics against its main industrials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
LULUV(You are here)	$39.56	$19.44B	Industrials	—
CACAT	$790.66	$370.01B	Industrials	VIEW →
HOHON	$235.04	$149.41B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Southwest Airlines is currently trading at $39.56, which is 28.2% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.18, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME3.5M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LUV a good buy right now?

Southwest Airlines trades at 50.1x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 45.7% volatility.

Does LUV pay dividends?

Yes, Southwest Airlines offers a dividend yield of 1.82%. This translates to approximately $0.72 per share annually.

How volatile is LUV?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 45.7% and beta of 1.18,LUV is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.