Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV)
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Southwest Airlines Company Info
Southwest Airlines Co. engages in the operation and management of a passenger airline. The firm also offers ancillary services such as early bird check-in, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. It operates in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. The company was founded by Rollin W. King and Herbert D. Kelleher on March 9, 1967, and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.
News & Analysis
Southwest Sets New Revenue Record
Southwest Airlines reported an impressive third quarter in 2024, with revenue hitting record levels and adjusted earnings per share substantially beating expectations, despite ongoing cost and labor challenges.
Why Southwest Airlines Stock Is Taking Off Today
The company raised guidance, and offered an upbeat outlook.
Why Southwest Stock Soared More Than 5% Higher Today
A convincing bottom-line beat and notable strategic change excited investors about the company's future.
Southwest Airlines' Record Q2 Revenue
Southwest Airlines reports record revenue but misses on net income.
Why Southwest Airlines Stock Is Flying Higher Today
An activist is calling for radical change at the storied discounter.
Why Southwest Airlines Stock Is Flying Lower Today
The company is slowing hiring and closing four stations in response to Boeing's 737 issues.
Why Southwest Airlines Stock Lost Altitude in March
Issues at Boeing are impacting the airline's growth plans.
Why Shares in Southwest Airlines Declined This Week
The airline disappointed investors with an update this week.
Valuation
Podcast Episodes
Are Activists Helping Southwest Investors?
The airline is keeping its CEO, but losing a large chunk of its board. In the fight with Elliott Management, who's winning?
The Tasty Details From Chipotle
And Southwest's seating change.
Americans Are Flying; Airline Stocks Are Not
How the airline industry's focus on capacity and being able to supply more flights means fares are low, even in the face of record demand.
Southwest Airlines Faces a Shake-Up
We also talk about -- what else? -- tall buildings. Really, really tall buildings.
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