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LUV
$38.36-0.40 (-1.03%)
Market OpenUpdated 2:15 PM EDT
Southwest Airlines Co.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Southwest Airlines Co. in the Industrials sector is trading at $39.04. The stock is currently 29% below its 52-week high of $55.11, remaining 3.9% above its 200-day moving average. Technical signals show neutral RSI of 42 and bearish MACD signal, explaining why LUV maintains its current momentum and trend strength. The Whystock Score of 50/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Neutral momentum (RSI 42) — price action in range
Long-term trend bullish (Price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
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Peer Comparison
Whystock Valuation Model
Whystock fair value is estimated using a trailing P/E model adjusted for return on equity: Fair P/E = 18 + (ROE × 20). Fair Value = (Current Price ÷ Trailing P/E) × Fair P/E. A base P/E of 18 represents a typical market multiple, scaled upward for companies that earn high returns on equity. The result is a theoretical "normalised" price — not a price target or investment advice. Large deviations are common for high-growth or loss-making companies.
Current Price$38.36
Potential Downside
61.9%
Whystock Fair Value$14.62
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Analyst Consensus23 analysts
Hold
Mean target$45.25+18.0%
Range$30.00 – $60.00
Fundamentals
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and internationally. It also provides Rapid Rewards loyalty program; SWABIZ, an online booking tool; and inflight ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$19.33B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
49.81
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.18
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
183.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
4.91%
Volume
Today's trading volume
5.18M
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