Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Total Return CAGR:62.94%(TTM)
Over the latest trailing 12-month period, Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)'s total return cagr is +62.94%. The comparable SPY value is +22.76%. Year-to-date total return is +24.33%. Total return includes price appreciation and reinvested dividends.
Over longer horizons, Southwest Airlines Co.'s Total Return CAGR averages 17.00% over 3 years and 0.21% over 5 years. Total return includes dividends reinvested. The total return CAGR includes both price appreciation and dividends reinvested. This gives a more complete picture of Southwest Airlines Co.'s investment performance.
LUV Total Return CAGR Chart
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
LUV Quarterly Total Return (YoY)
Total Return Index growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
LUV Total Return CAGR History
| Year | Start Total Return | End Total Return | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 848.58 | 1055.04 | +206.46 | +24.33% | +24.33% |
| 2025 | 675.51 | 848.58 | +173.07 | +25.62% | +25.62% |
| 2024 | 567.16 | 675.51 | +108.35 | +19.10% | +19.10% |
| 2023 | 643.21 | 567.16 | -76.05 | -11.82% | -11.82% |
| 2022 | 818.38 | 643.21 | -175.18 | -21.41% | -21.41% |
| 2021 | 890.40 | 818.38 | -72.02 | -8.09% | -8.09% |
| 2020 | 1027.10 | 890.40 | -136.70 | -13.31% | -13.31% |
| 2019 | 872.51 | 1027.10 | +154.59 | +17.72% | +17.72% |
| 2018 | 1215.26 | 872.51 | -342.75 | -28.20% | -28.20% |
| 2017 | 917.88 | 1215.26 | +297.39 | +32.40% | +32.40% |
| 2016 | 785.92 | 917.88 | +131.96 | +16.79% | +16.79% |
| 2015 | 767.12 | 785.92 | +18.80 | +2.45% | +2.45% |
| 2014 | 338.98 | 767.12 | +428.14 | +126.30% | +126.30% |
| 2013 | 182.65 | 338.98 | +156.34 | +85.59% | +85.59% |
| 2012 | 152.10 | 182.65 | +30.55 | +20.08% | +20.08% |
| 2011 | 230.21 | 152.10 | -78.11 | -33.93% | -33.93% |
| 2010 | 202.41 | 230.21 | +27.79 | +13.73% | +13.73% |
| 2009 | 152.29 | 202.41 | +50.12 | +32.91% | +32.91% |
| 2008 | 215.22 | 152.29 | -62.92 | -29.24% | -29.24% |
| 2007 | 269.92 | 215.22 | -54.70 | -20.27% | -20.27% |
| 2006 | 289.16 | 269.92 | -19.24 | -6.65% | -6.65% |
| 2005 | 286.16 | 289.16 | +2.99 | +1.05% | +1.05% |
| 2004 | 283.36 | 286.16 | +2.80 | +0.99% | +0.99% |
| 2003 | 243.75 | 283.36 | +39.61 | +16.25% | +16.25% |
| 2002 | 323.72 | 243.75 | -79.97 | -24.70% | -24.70% |
| 2001 | 391.16 | 323.72 | -67.44 | -17.24% | -17.24% |
| 2000 | 187.95 | 391.16 | +203.21 | +108.12% | +108.12% |
| 1999 | 176.03 | 187.95 | +11.92 | +6.77% | +6.77% |
| 1998 | 127.29 | 176.03 | +48.74 | +38.29% | +38.29% |
| 1997 | 75.72 | 127.29 | +51.57 | +68.12% | +68.12% |
Quarterly Total Return: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,055 | +36.1% | +65.6% |
| Q1 2026 | 775 | -8.6% | +10.0% |
| Q4 2025 | 848 | +29.8% | +25.7% |
| Q3 2025 | 653 | +2.4% | +10.6% |
| Q2 2025 | 637 | -9.5% | +12.6% |
| Q1 2025 | 704 | +4.4% | +25.6% |
| Q4 2024 | 674 | +14.2% | +16.0% |
| Q3 2024 | 590 | +4.4% | +6.9% |
| Q2 2024 | 566 | +0.8% | -15.1% |
| Q1 2024 | 561 | -3.5% | -8.7% |
| Q4 2023 | 581 | +5.3% | -10.3% |
| Q3 2023 | 552 | -17.2% | -7.9% |
| Q2 2023 | 667 | +8.5% | -7.5% |
| Q1 2023 | 614 | -5.3% | -25.0% |
| Q4 2022 | 648 | +8.2% | -20.8% |
| Q3 2022 | 599 | -16.9% | -39.0% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines, Airports & Air Services
- CEO
- Robert E. Jordan