Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 44 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 19 Buy, 20 Hold, 5 Sell.
The consensus price target is $51.27 (low: $32.00, high: $73.00), representing an upside of 24.3% from the current price $41.26.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.85 and revenue of $27.51B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $0.78 vs est $0.85 (missed -7.8%). 2025: actual $0.82 vs est $0.95 (missed -13.8%). Analyst accuracy: 88%.
LUV Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$51.27
▲ +24.26% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 44 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Southwest Airlines Co., the average price target is $51.27, with a high forecast of $73.00, and a low forecast of $32.00.
The average price target represents a +24.26% change from the last price of $41.26.
Highest Price Target
$73.00
Average Price Target
$51.27
Lowest Price Target
$32.00
LUV Analyst Ratings
Hold
Based on 44 analysts giving stock ratings to Southwest Airlines Co. in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — LUV
88%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $0.78
vs Est $0.85
▼ 8.4% off
2025
Actual $0.82
vs Est $0.95
▼ 16.1% off
Profitability Outlook
Company is profitable but with thin earnings per share. EPS trend is improving.
Revenue Estimates — LUV
100%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $27.483B
vs Est $27.508B
▼ 0.1% off
2025
Actual $28.063B
vs Est $28.117B
▼ 0.2% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
