Southwest Airlines (LUV) Metrics: History & Chart

Southwest Airlines Co.(LUV)

Airlines, Airports & Air Services · Dallas, TX

$42.08+0.31 (+0.74%)

Delayed quote: Sep 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

About Southwest Airlines Co.

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.

Dallas, TX

73,456 employees

www.southwest.com

Industrials / Airlines, Airports & Air Services

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Airlines, Airports & Air Services
CEO: Robert E. Jordan

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Third-Party DCF Estimate (FMP)	N/A
Price Gap vs Third-Party Estimate	N/A

7D Total Return	-0.96%
30D Total Return	-12.36%
YTD Total Return	-3.78%
1Y Total Return	+25.92%
3Y Total Return	+42.23%
5Y Total Return	-10.76%
10Y Total Return	+18.94%
15Y Total Return	+469.77%
20Y Total Return	+184.13%

2026	-3.78%
2025	+25.62%
2024	+19.10%
2023	-11.82%
2022	-21.41%
2021	-8.09%
2020

CAGR TTM	+25.94%
CAGR 3Y	+12.46%
CAGR 5Y	-2.25%
CAGR 10Y	+1.75%
CAGR 15Y	+12.30%
CAGR 20Y	+5.36%

PE Ratio	24.07
PE Ratio Avg TTM	44.47
PE Ratio Avg 3Y	41.77
Current VS TTM Avg	-45.87%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-42.37%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-37.20%

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PS Ratio	0.65
PS Ratio Avg TTM	0.75
PS Ratio Avg 3Y	0.69
Current VS TTM Avg	-12.87%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-6.03%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-17.95%

PB Ratio	2.76
PB Ratio Avg TTM	2.82
PB Ratio Avg 3Y	2.11
Current VS TTM Avg	-2.24%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+30.88%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+26.88%

PFCF Ratio	33.26
PFCF Ratio Avg TTM	22.73
PFCF Ratio Avg 3Y	22.35
Current VS TTM Avg	+46.35%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+48.83%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+86.46%

Debt/Equity Ratio	0.97
Debt/Equity Ratio Avg TTM	0.80
Debt/Equity Ratio Avg 3Y	0.83
Current VS TTM Avg	+21.71%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+16.56%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+11.30%

PEG Ratio	N/A
PEG Ratio Avg TTM	N/A
PEG Ratio Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

FCF Yield	3.01%
FCF Yield Avg TTM	5.18%
FCF Yield Avg 3Y	5.57%
Current VS TTM Avg	-41.91%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-45.95%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-56.73%

Earnings Yield	4.15%
Earnings Yield Avg TTM	2.55%
Earnings Yield Avg 3Y	2.46%
Current VS TTM Avg	+62.89%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+68.49%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+56.64%

EBITDA Yield	N/A
EBITDA Yield Avg TTM	N/A
EBITDA Yield Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

OCF Yield	N/A
OCF Yield Avg TTM	N/A
OCF Yield Avg 3Y	N/A
Current VS TTM Avg	N/A
Current VS 3Y Avg	N/A
Current VS 5Y Avg	N/A

Ev/Ebit Ratio	22.13
Ev/Ebit Ratio Avg TTM	50.38
Ev/Ebit Ratio Avg 3Y	55.17
Current VS TTM Avg	-56.07%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-59.88%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-49.84%

Ev/Ebitda Ratio	8.84
Ev/Ebitda Ratio Avg TTM	11.13
Ev/Ebitda Ratio Avg 3Y	11.16
Current VS TTM Avg	-20.56%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-20.81%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-13.67%

Ev/Assets Ratio	0.76
Ev/Assets Ratio Avg TTM	0.82
Ev/Assets Ratio Avg 3Y	0.63
Current VS TTM Avg	-7.58%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+20.16%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+20.83%

Ev/Sales Ratio	0.77
Ev/Sales Ratio Avg TTM	0.84
Ev/Sales Ratio Avg 3Y	0.73
Current VS TTM Avg	-8.72%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+5.35%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-5.87%

Current Ratio	0.49
Current Ratio Avg TTM	0.51
Current Ratio Avg 3Y	0.82
Current VS TTM Avg	-3.59%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-40.62%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-57.29%

Quick Ratio	0.42
Quick Ratio Avg TTM	0.44
Quick Ratio Avg 3Y	0.76
Current VS TTM Avg	-3.97%
Current VS 3Y Avg	-44.65%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-61.17%

ROIC	4.30%
ROIC Avg 3Y	1.02%
ROIC Avg 5Y	2.11%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+322.08%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+103.17%
Current VS 10Y Avg	-24.73%

ROA	2.78%
ROA Avg TTM	0.72%
ROA Avg 3Y	0.46%
Current VS TTM Avg	+287.09%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+509.12%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+518.48%

ROE	11.82%
ROE Avg TTM	7.80%
ROE Avg 3Y	4.86%
Current VS TTM Avg	+51.53%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+143.04%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+113.98%

Net Profit Margin	2.78%
Net Profit Margin Avg TTM	2.79%
Net Profit Margin Avg 3Y	1.42%
Current VS TTM Avg	-0.37%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+96.46%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+17.41%

Gross Profit Margin	17.44%
Gross Pft Margin Avg TTM	48.62%
Gross Pft Margin Avg 3Y	16.28%
Current VS TTM Avg	-64.13%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+7.11%
Current VS 5Y Avg	-3.36%

Tax Rate	24.10%
Tax Rate Avg 3Y	21.97%
Tax Rate Avg 5Y	22.58%
Current VS 3Y Avg	+9.72%
Current VS 5Y Avg	+6.75%
Current VS 10Y Avg	+6.13%