Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next
New York, January 29, 2026, 20:58 ET — Market closed Southwest Airlines Co shares surged 18.7% Thursday, closing at $48.50 after sinking to $42.80 earlier in the session. The rally came on the back of a bullish 2026 profit outlook linked to its move toward paid seating and additional fees. The stock wrapped up trading close to its intraday peak.…