Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
NYSE · Industrials · Airlines, Airports & Air Services
Profile
Southwest Airlines Co.
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Ticker
- LUV
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines, Airports & Air Services
- Country
- US
Southwest Airlines Co. functions as a passenger airline, offering scheduled air travel services predominantly across the United States and to select neighboring international markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained a consistent fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircraft. Its extensive route network served 121 different locations, spanning 42 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, along with 10 international countries close by. These international destinations include Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. To enhance the passenger journey, Southwest provides in-flight entertainment and internet access on its Wi-Fi-enabled planes. The airline also runs the Rapid Rewards loyalty program, enabling members to accumulate points proportional to the money spent on Southwest's base fares. For customer convenience in travel planning, the company offers a range of digital tools, including its official websites and mobile applications, as well as SWABIZ, a dedicated online booking platform for business clients. Additional services available include EarlyBird Check-In, preferred boarding options, and transportation for pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was founded in 1967 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Dallas, Texas.
Key facts
Southwest Airlines Co.: key facts
- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is a Airlines, Airports & Air Services company in the Industrials sector.
- In fiscal 2025, Southwest Airlines Co. reported revenue of $28.1B and net income of $441.0M.
- Revenue grew 15.5% a year over the last 4 fiscal years.
- Free cash flow was positive in 1 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Net income was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Over the last twelve months, revenue was $31.5B and net income was $1.1B.
MonkScore
Southwest Airlines Co.'s MonkScore
MonkScore
MonkScore range: 50–60
as of October 2026
Sector rank: 692 of 1409 in Industrials
How this score is madeDisclaimer
Pillar ranges
- Growth50–60
- Profitability60–70
- Quality50–60
- Market Conviction20–30
- Safety40–50
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Fundamentals
Figures from the statements
Southwest Airlines Co.'s annual figures and the last twelve months, in USD. Last report: 30 September 2026.
| Figure | Last 12 months | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $31.5B | $28.1B | $27.5B | $26.1B | $23.8B | $15.8B |
| Gross profit | $17.6B | $4.9B | $4.5B | $4.2B | $4.8B | $4.1B |
| Operating income | $1.4B | $428.0M | $321.0M | $224.0M | $1.0B | $1.7B |
| Net income | $1.1B | $441.0M | $465.0M | $465.0M | $539.0M | $977.0M |
| Operating cash flow | $2.6B | $1.8B | $462.0M | $3.2B | $3.8B | $2.3B |
| Capital expenditure | -$3.3B | -$2.7B | -$2.1B | -$3.5B | -$3.9B | -$511.0M |
| Free cash flow | -$725.0M | -$831.0M | -$1.6B | -$356.0M | -$156.0M | $1.8B |
| Total debt | $6.9B | $6.0B | $8.1B | $9.2B | $9.5B | $12.3B |
| Cash | $3.6B | $2.8B | $7.5B | $9.3B | $9.5B | $12.5B |
Revenue growth a year
- 1-year
- 2.1%
- 3-year
- 5.6%
- 4-year
- 15.5%
Compound growth between fiscal years.
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