Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Total Return: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.
Growth of $10,000 in LUV
$105,504
(10.6x return)
Invested on Jun 25, 1996
Growth of $10,000 in SPY (S&P 500)
$188,421
(18.8x return)
Invested on Jun 25, 1996
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the cumulative performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment. It assumes that all dividends paid by both the stock and SPY are reinvested in additional shares on the payment date, showing the true long-term compounding impact of distributions.
Recent Performance Indicators
YTD Total Return
+24.3%
1-Year Total Return
+62.9%
Current Dividend Yield
1.41%
Price CAGR vs. Total Return CAGR
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is shown below. The difference between price CAGR and total return CAGR is the compound contribution of dividends reinvested.
| Holding Period | Price CAGR | Total Return CAGR | Dividend Addition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | +59.9% | +62.9% | +3.0% |
| 3 Years | +14.5% | +17.0% | +2.5% |
| 5 Years | (1.4%) | +0.2% | +1.6% |
| 10 Years | +2.9% | +4.2% | +1.3% |
| 15 Years | +10.5% | +11.7% | +1.1% |
| 20 Years | +5.8% | +6.7% | +0.9% |
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