Southwest Airlines (LUV) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 28 analyst ratings
Based on 9 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna | Maintained | Neutral | $45.00 from $50.00 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $47.00 from $48.00 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $50.00 from $60.00 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $53.00 from $49.00 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Rothschild & Co | Upgraded | Sell → Neutral | $40.00 from $35.00 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $58.00 from $65.00 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $49.00 from $56.00 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for LUV stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Southwest Airlines (LUV) is $50.67, with a high estimate of $59.00 and a low of $40.00, across 9 analysts.
Is LUV a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Southwest Airlines currently average a Hold rating: 12 buy, 13 hold and 3 sell, from 28 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for LUV?
The average price target of $50.67 implies 28.79% upside from the last price of $39.34.
What is the latest analyst rating on LUV?
On Oct 7, 2026, Susquehanna maintained Southwest Airlines at Neutral with a price target of $45.00.
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