A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV):
- 10/16/2026 – Southwest Airlines had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $53.00 to $52.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
- 10/7/2026 – Southwest Airlines had its price target lowered by Susquehanna from $50.00 to $45.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
- 10/6/2026 – Southwest Airlines was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
- 10/2/2026 – Southwest Airlines had its price target lowered by TD Cowen from $48.00 to $47.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
- 9/28/2026 – Southwest Airlines had its price target lowered by BMO Capital Markets from $60.00 to $50.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
- 9/24/2026 – Southwest Airlines had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $49.00 to $53.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
- 9/18/2026 – Southwest Airlines was upgraded by Rothschild & Co Redburn from “sell” to “neutral”. They now have a $40.00 price target on the stock, up from $35.00.
- 9/11/2026 – Southwest Airlines had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $65.00 to $58.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
- 9/10/2026 – Southwest Airlines had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $56.00 to $49.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
- 9/5/2026 – Southwest Airlines was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
- 8/24/2026 – Southwest Airlines had its price target lowered by Raymond James Financial, Inc. from $60.00 to $54.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
- 8/24/2026 – Southwest Airlines had its price target lowered by TD Cowen from $53.00 to $48.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
Southwest Airlines Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 24th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd were issued a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 3rd. Southwest Airlines’s dividend payout ratio is presently 44.17%.
Southwest Airlines Co is a major U.S. passenger airline headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company provides scheduled air transportation for leisure and business travelers, with service connecting cities throughout the United States and selected destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America.
Southwest is known for its predominantly domestic network and point-to-point operating model. In addition to passenger flights, the company offers ancillary services and air cargo transportation.
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