Southwest Airlines (LUV) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 27 analyst ratings
Based on 14 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $48.00 from $53.00 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Maintained | Outperform | $54.00 from $60.00 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $50.00 from $55.00 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $60.00 from $58.50 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Overweight | $59.00 from $60.00 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Maintained | Neutral | $55.00 from $44.00 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Maintained | Outperform | $60.00 from $55.00 | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Overweight | $65.00 from $60.00 | Jul 6, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $53.00 from $47.00 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $58.50 from $45.00 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Maintained | Sell | $35.00 from $30.00 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Underperform | $45.00 from $40.00 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $50.00 from $44.00 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $55.00 from $44.00 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | In-Line | $52.00 from $44.00 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $65.00 from $56.00 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $61.00 from $53.00 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Maintained | Hold | $44.00 from $37.00 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Overweight | $60.00 from $55.00 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $53.00 from $49.00 | May 26, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for LUV stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Southwest Airlines (LUV) is $53.07, with a high estimate of $65.00 and a low of $35.00, across 14 analysts.
Is LUV a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Southwest Airlines currently average a Buy rating: 12 buy, 12 hold and 3 sell, from 27 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for LUV?
The average price target of $53.07 implies 37.17% upside from the last price of $38.69.
What is the latest analyst rating on LUV?
On Aug 24, 2026, TD Cowen maintained Southwest Airlines at Buy with a price target of $48.00.
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