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NYSE:LUV 14 October 2025 - 30 January 2026

Southwest Airlines stock slips as LUV cools off after 18.7% surge on profit forecast

Southwest Airlines stock slips as LUV cools off after 18.7% surge on profit forecast

Southwest Airlines shares fell 1.1% to $47.99 Friday afternoon, pulling back after Thursday’s 18.7% surge on a profit outlook upgrade and new fee-based strategy. BMO Capital raised its rating to “outperform” and lifted the price target to $57.50. The airline now expects adjusted EPS of at least $4.00 for 2026. Investors remain cautious as Southwest shifts away from its traditional no-fee model.
30 January 2026
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Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines shares jumped 18.7% Thursday to $48.50 after the company projected 2026 adjusted earnings of at least $4.00 per share, beating Wall Street estimates. The airline also forecast first-quarter unit revenue to rise at least 9.5% year over year. Southwest’s rally followed the rollout of assigned seating and new fee options. Investors await the company’s April quarterly report.
30 January 2026
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Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 15% as overhaul bets lift LUV shares

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 15% as overhaul bets lift LUV shares

Southwest Airlines shares jumped nearly 15% to $46.95 midday Thursday after the company projected at least $4.00 adjusted EPS for 2026 and announced new bag fees and seat upgrades. Executives reported strong early customer feedback but said more booking data is needed before finalizing forecasts. Franklin Resources disclosed a 7.8% stake as of Dec. 31. Wall Street had expected $3.19 per share in 2026, according to LSEG.
29 January 2026
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American Airlines stock dips before long weekend as Chicago O’Hare showdown heats up

American Airlines stock dips before long weekend as Chicago O’Hare showdown heats up

American Airlines shares fell 2.2% to $15.37 Friday, while JetBlue surged 8.2%. At Chicago O’Hare, American added 100 peak-day flights and bought two gates from Spirit for $30 million, intensifying its rivalry with United. The FAA warned airlines of military activity and GPS interference over parts of Latin America. U.S. markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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American Airlines stock slips again: what to watch for AAL before the Jan. 27 earnings call

American Airlines stock slips again: what to watch for AAL before the Jan. 27 earnings call

American Airlines shares fell 1.4% to $15.14 Wednesday on heavy volume, as airline stocks broadly declined. The company will webcast its Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Jan. 27. Investors are watching credit-card rate-cap proposals and airline earnings for signals on loyalty profits and demand. Delta reported a drop in main-cabin revenue but growth in premium sales.
15 January 2026
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Wall Street’s buyback boom: GM, Southwest and Tapestry headline 2026’s share-repurchase trade

Wall Street’s buyback boom: GM, Southwest and Tapestry headline 2026’s share-repurchase trade

General Motors, Southwest Airlines, and Tapestry posted buyback yields above 10% after repurchasing $8.2 billion, $2.75 billion, and $2.8 billion in stock in 2025, MarketBeat reported Monday. S&P 500 companies bought back a record $1.02 trillion of stock in the 12 months through September, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. Investors are watching if companies can sustain repurchases without hurting investment.
5 January 2026
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American Airlines stock: What investors are watching after FAA Caribbean airspace shutdown

American Airlines stock: What investors are watching after FAA Caribbean airspace shutdown

The FAA closed parts of Caribbean airspace to U.S. carriers after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela, causing widespread flight cancellations Saturday. American Airlines shares last closed up 0.98% at $15.48. Traders are watching for updates on the duration of the restrictions and possible disruptions into Monday’s open.
4 January 2026
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Cancelled flights spike across Aruba after U.S. strikes Venezuela; Delta, United, JetBlue hit

Cancelled flights spike across Aruba after U.S. strikes Venezuela; Delta, United, JetBlue hit

Aruba Airport reported all flights by major U.S. and Latin American carriers were canceled Saturday after the FAA restricted airspace following U.S. strikes in Venezuela. KLM and TUI halted flights to Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, and other islands. The cancellations disrupted travel across key Caribbean routes on a peak day. Venezuela declared a national emergency after its president was captured.
3 January 2026
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Breeze Airways’ New “Breezy Rewards” Loyalty Program Launches January 1, 2026 — Elite Tiers, Free Wi‑Fi, Buddy Discounts, and Why Delta & Southwest Are Paying Attention

Breeze Airways’ New “Breezy Rewards” Loyalty Program Launches January 1, 2026 — Elite Tiers, Free Wi‑Fi, Buddy Discounts, and Why Delta & Southwest Are Paying Attention

Breeze Airways will launch a four-tier elite status program in its Breezy Rewards loyalty scheme starting January 1, 2026. Status will be based on BreezePoints earned from spending, not miles flown. Existing points will not count toward elite status; all members start fresh in 2026. Benefits include inflight Wi-Fi, priority boarding, and upgrades, increasing with each tier.
28 December 2025
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BWI Airport’s Terminal A/B Connector Opens Jan. 9, 2026: New Gates, Faster Bags and What It Means for Southwest Travelers

BWI Airport’s Terminal A/B Connector Opens Jan. 9, 2026: New Gates, Faster Bags and What It Means for Southwest Travelers

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport will open its new Terminal A/B Connector on January 9, 2026. The 142,000-square-foot project adds a direct link between Concourses A and B, five relocated gates, expanded waiting areas, new concessions, and an upgraded baggage system. Airport officials call it the largest capital investment in BWI’s history.
26 December 2025
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Southwest Airlines Stock (NYSE: LUV) Surges on Barclays Upgrade: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks (Dec. 16, 2025)

Southwest Airlines Stock (NYSE: LUV) Surges on Barclays Upgrade: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks (Dec. 16, 2025)

Southwest Airlines shares rose 2%–3% to around $42–$43 Tuesday after Barclays upgraded the stock to Overweight and raised its price target to $56. The move extended a rally that began in early December. Barclays cited Southwest’s shift toward more segmented pricing and projected earnings above consensus for 2026 and 2027. Broader analyst consensus remains cautious despite the upgrade.
16 December 2025
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Boeing Stock (NYSE: BA) News Today: FAA MAX 10 Review, Spirit AeroSystems Deal, and Wall Street Forecasts (12.12.2025)

Boeing Stock (NYSE: BA) News Today: FAA MAX 10 Review, Spirit AeroSystems Deal, and Wall Street Forecasts (12.12.2025)

Boeing shares rose 1.1% to $202.94 as of 15:17 UTC after the FAA said it will review the company’s proposed 737 MAX 10 cockpit alerting system. Southwest Airlines expects MAX 7 certification in August 2026, with first flights planned for early 2027. Boeing’s $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems also closed this week.
12 December 2025
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Trump Administration Waives $11 Million Southwest Airlines Fine: What It Means for Travelers After the 2022 Holiday Meltdown

Trump Administration Waives $11 Million Southwest Airlines Fine: What It Means for Travelers After the 2022 Holiday Meltdown

The Trump administration has canceled Southwest Airlines’ final $11 million payment from a record federal penalty over its 2022 holiday travel collapse, granting the airline a credit instead. The Department of Transportation says Southwest invested in fixes, while critics argue the move weakens passenger protections. Nearly 16,900 flights were canceled in the 2022 meltdown, stranding over two million passengers.
7 December 2025
Southwest Airlines Stock (LUV) Near 52‑Week High After Fine Waiver and Profit Cut: Outlook, Forecasts and Risks as of December 7, 2025

Southwest Airlines Stock (LUV) Near 52‑Week High After Fine Waiver and Profit Cut: Outlook, Forecasts and Risks as of December 7, 2025

Southwest Airlines shares closed near a 52-week high at $37.87 on December 5, 2025, up 20% in a month despite the company cutting its 2025 profit outlook after a 43-day U.S. government shutdown and higher fuel costs. U.S. regulators also waived an $11 million fine related to the airline’s 2022 holiday meltdown. Market capitalization stands near $19.6 billion.
7 December 2025
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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Stock Hits 52‑Week High Even as 2025 Profit Outlook Is Cut

Southwest Airlines (LUV) Stock Hits 52‑Week High Even as 2025 Profit Outlook Is Cut

Southwest Airlines shares closed at $37.87 on December 5, up nearly 6% and just below a 52-week high, after the company cut its 2025 EBIT outlook to $500 million, citing a prolonged U.S. government shutdown and higher fuel costs. The stock’s rally came despite the weaker profit guidance. Wall Street consensus remains “Hold,” with price targets in the mid-$30s. New partnerships with Condor and Philippine Airlines were also announced.
6 December 2025
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Southwest Airlines Stock Soars 5% on Holiday Travel Hopes, New Price Targets

Southwest Airlines Stock Soars 5% on Holiday Travel Hopes, New Price Targets

Southwest Airlines shares jumped nearly 5% on October 14, closing around $33.50, their highest in weeks but still 12% below July’s 52-week high. Susquehanna and TD Cowen raised price targets ahead of Q3 earnings on October 23, citing improving demand and a $2 billion buyback. Analysts expect sharply lower Q3 profits after the airline cut its 2025 EBIT outlook following weak summer bookings and fare discounts.
14 October 2025
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