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Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic air carrier in the United States by passengers boarded. Southwest operates nearly 800 aircraft in an all-Boeing 737 fleet. Despite offering some longer routes and a few perks for business travelers, the airline predominantly specializes in short-haul, leisure flights operated in a single, open-seating cabin configuration in a point-to-point network. In 2025, Southwest will modify its cabins to offer some seats with extra legroom and will update its ticketing process to offer assigned seats.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Justice jointly filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) for operating "chronically delayed flights" that caused <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/42791291/jetblue-fined-2-million-for-chronic-flight-delays-delta-united-rank-among-most-on-time-airlines">disruptions to passengers. </a>
The Details: DOT said its investigation found Southwest operated two chronically delayed flights, resulting in 180 flight disruptions for passengers between April and August 2022. DOT rules define a chronically delayed flight as one that is flown at least 10 times a month and arrives more than 30 minutes late more than 50% of the time. 
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"As part of our commitment to supporting passenger rights and fairness in the market for airline travel, we are suing Southwest Airlines for disrupting passengers' travel with unlawful chronic flight delays," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement.&nbsp;
"Airlines have a legal obligation to ensure that their flight schedules provide travelers with realistic departure and arrival times. Today&#8217;s action sends a message to all airlines that the Department is prepared to go to court in order to enforce passenger protections," Buttigieg added.&nbsp;
Southwest responded with a statement that it was "disappointed that DOT chose to file a lawsuit over two flights that occurred more than two years ago."
"Any claim that these two flights represent an unrealistic schedule is simply not credible when compared with our performance over the past 15 years," Southwest said.
The lawsuit against Southwest comes only 12 days after the DOT fined JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) $2 million for chronic flight delays, which marked the <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/dot-penalizes-jetblue-chronic-flight-delays">first time</a> an airline had been fined for chronic flight delays. 
LUV Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Southwest Airlines shares are trading flat after-hours on Wednesday at $32.83.
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Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Tuesday.</a>
The firm revealed a sale and leaseback deal involving 36 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft will be owned and leased back to Southwest by Incline Aviation III, a fund managed by BBAM.
According to a regulatory <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/92380/000009238025000003/luv-20250107.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">filing</a>, the company has completed the sale-leaseback of 35 aircraft in late December 2024.
Southwest has received gross proceeds of $871 million and expects to record realized gains of $92 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 for the sale-leaseback of these 35 aircraft.
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Gains are expected to be recognized within other operating expenses and were not included in the financial guidance update provided for fourth quarter 2024 on December 5, 2024. Therefore, it will result in a reduction of the company&#8217;s cost per available seat mile for fourth quarter and full year 2024 on both a GAAP and Non-GAAP basis.
The sale-leaseback for the final aircraft is expected to be completed in January 2025.
The company expects to use the transaction proceeds generated from the fleet strategy initiative, as well as excess cash from the balance sheet, in support of its capital allocation strategy, which includes funding future fleet modernization and providing shareholder returns.
Tammy Romo, Executive Vice President and CFO of Southwest Airlines, said: &#8220;By opportunistically monetizing surplus value from a portion of our existing all-Boeing 737 fleet, Southwest is generating significant cash to drive fleet modernization and offset capital expenditures in support of our capital allocation strategy.&nbsp; We are very pleased to partner with BBAM, one of the world&#8217;s leading aircraft lessors, on this transaction.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintained Southwest Airlines with a Neutral rating and raised the price target from&nbsp;$33&nbsp;to&nbsp;$38.
In addition, UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz maintained Southwest Airlines with a Sell and raised the price target from $27 to $29.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, LUV stock has gained over 12% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>).
Price Action: LUV shares are trading lower by 3.29% to $32.72 at last check Tuesday.
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Southwest Airlines Cashes In On Sale And Leaseback Of 36 Aircraft: Details

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintains Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $33 to $38.

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Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Southwest Airlines, Raises Price Target to $38

UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz maintains Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) with a Sell and raises the price target from $27 to $29.

UBS Maintains Sell on Southwest Airlines, Raises Price Target to $29

Southwest Airlines Partners With BBAM For Sale And Leaseback Agreement Involving 36 Aircraft

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) and Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) shares traded higher on Monday. Here&#8217;s what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/42809678/delta-southwest-american-and-others-airlines-halt-over-1300-flights-on-monday-after-severe-winter-storm">you need to know</a>.
What To Know: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/12/42705878/airline-stocks-outperform-tech-in-2024-holiday-travel-expected-to-see-records-this-year">Airlines</a> and other travel-related stocks moved higher on Monday after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) traveler screening data showed record travel figures for the end of 2024.
Near the end of last week, TSA <a href="https://x.com/TSA/status/1875202022737412371">posted</a> on X that it screened almost 39 million individuals from Dec. 19 through Jan. 2, marking its &#8220;busiest end of year travel period ever.&#8221; For all of 2024, TSA said officers screened a record 904 million people at airport checkpoints across the nation.
The government agency <a href="https://www.tsa.gov/travel/passenger-volumes/2024">reported</a> that 2,172,907 travelers were screened on New Year&#8217;s Eve, 2,039,342 were screened on Christmas and 1,551,896 were screened on Thanksgiving.
The increase in TSA screenings indicates strong demand for air travel during the holiday season, which may boost ticket sales and revenue for airlines. Additionally, the high number of passengers highlights the resilience of the travel industry, suggesting continued post-pandemic growth.
Investors won&#8217;t have to wait long to get holiday travel data from the airlines. Notably, Delta is expected to release 2024 fourth-quarter and fiscal-year earnings at the end of the week. Analysts expect quarterly earnings per share of $1.76 and revenue of $14.19 billion, according to estimates from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. Several other airlines are scheduled to report earnings in the coming weeks. 
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DAL, AAL, LUV Price Action: Delta shares shares closed Monday up 1.75% at $60.03, American shares closed the day up 3.24% at $17.52 and Southwest shares closed up 0.62% at $33.82, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Winter Storm Blair is impacting much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow, ice and frigid temperatures to the Mid-Atlantic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/42809678/delta-southwest-american-and-others-airlines-halt-over-1300-flights-on-monday-after-severe-winter-">states on Monday.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: Approximately 34 million people are under winter storm warnings and at least four deaths have<a href="https://weather.com/news/news/2025-01-06-winter-storm-blair-live-updates"> been reported</a> as the storm barrels across the country, according to the Weather Channel.&nbsp; Many school districts have closed and at least 18 inches of snow have fallen in some locations.&nbsp;
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Affected Businesses: More than 350,000 people are without power due to the storm. Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>), serves customers in Virginia where more 100,000 power outages have been reported.&nbsp;
Shares of portable-generator maker Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) have gained nearly 3% in the past five days as investors anticipated the storm-related power outages and increased demand for generators.&nbsp;
FlightAware is <a href="https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled/">reporting</a> nearly 3,000 flight delays and more than 1,700 cancellations as the storm moves across the country Monday. Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) is reporting the most cancellations with 371, followed by American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with 185 cancelled flights.&nbsp;
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) said it took <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-readies-for-winter-storm-blair">proactive measures</a> late last week, including fortifying network equipment, inspecting and fueling permanent and portable generators and reinforcing infrastructure, to ensure customers and first responders are able to stay connected throughout the storm. 
What's Next: The wintry precipitation should wind down by Tuesday, but the Weather Channel expects another winter storm later this week.&nbsp;
"The next winter storm will begin to emerge in the Southern Plains by Wednesday night and especially Thursday. It could spread snow from parts of northern Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas to other portions of the South, the Ohio Valley and possibly parts of the East by Friday or Saturday," weather.com Digital Meteorologist Chris Dolce said.&nbsp;
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Winter Storm Blair Blasts Millions Of Americans, Triggers Flight Delays, Power Outages, School Closures

Airlines across&nbsp;the United States canceled more&nbsp;than 1,300 flights on Monday&nbsp;due to a severe winter storm. The storm brought snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, significantly disrupting travel plans.
What Happened: As of 5:13 a.m. ET, a&nbsp;total of 1,306 flights were&nbsp;canceled, and 414 flights faced delays, as per data from flight-tracking website FlightAware, Reuters reported on Monday.&nbsp;Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>)&nbsp;led the cancellations with 264 flights, followed by&nbsp;American Airlines&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with 176 flights.
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Other major carriers, including&nbsp;United Airlines&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and&nbsp;Delta Air Lines&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), also issued travel advisories, cautioning passengers about potential disruptions caused by the storm. The&nbsp;Federal Aviation Administration&nbsp;had previously warned&nbsp;on Friday that gusty winds,&nbsp;snowfall, and freezing conditions could affect&nbsp;travel in the Northeast and&nbsp;Mid-Atlantic regions.
Why It Matters: Last year, over 1,600 flights were reportedly canceled due to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36612721/winter-storm-adds-fuel-to-us-airlines-troubles-over-1600-flights-reportedly-axed-amid-power-outa">severe winter storm</a> that caused power outages and disruptions across 12 states. The storm&#8217;s forecast indicated a harsh freeze over the weekend, further exacerbating travel disruptions.
Price Action: As of Monday at 6:26 am ET, Southwest was down by 0.27%, while American Airlines was up by 4.54%. Delta Airlines had increased by 0.68% while United Airlines was up by 0.40%, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Delta, Southwest, American And Others Airlines Halt Over 1,300 Flights On Monday After Severe Winter Storm

In the wake of the New Year&#8217;s Day <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42756901/10-killed-dozens-hurt-in-new-orleans-terrorist-attack-truck-drives-into-bourbon-street-new-years-crowd">attack in New Orleans</a> that killed at least 15 and injured dozens, Allstate Sugar Bowl officials said the decision to postpone the game&nbsp;to Thursday at 4 p.m. ET will enable security teams to increase their coverage around the city and especially at the Caesars Superdome.
Allstate Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>) and security officials did not specify what the new measures entail. Wednesday&#8217;s postponement was a first in the 91-year history of the Sugar Bowl; officials said &#8220;it was the prudent move.&#8221; The organization said they made the decision &#8220;in coordination with federal, state, and local authorities as well as the two universities, Caesars Superdome and ESPN.&#8221;
"Public safety is paramount," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said at a media briefing alongside federal, state and local officials, including Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "All parties all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," <a href="https://apnews.com/article/sugar-bowl-mass-casualty-650b5773a37f0eaa2b03f4412c835674">reported</a> the Associated Press.
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)-owned ESPN will televise the game, which was initially postponed 24 hours, but both Georgia and Notre Dame requested an earlier start time, <a href="https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/sugar-bowl-security-bourbon-attack/article_c12b8f2e-c8dc-11ef-9cd9-e73164410f4d.html#tncms-source=featured-2">according</a> to the Times Picayune. 
The postponement meant that many fans holding tickets would not be able to attend the game. Ticket prices online plummeted in some cases to less than $25 as fans were holding them and needed to leave NOLA on Thursday, &#8220;tried to unload them,&#8221; according to the local news outlet.
Both Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) are waiving certain fees for travelers affected by the terror attack, allowing flexible rebooking options, <a href="https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/attack-new-orleans-delta-air-lines-waives-fees-some-passengers-changing-flights">reported</a> Fox5.
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"What I told the team is in the toughest moments, the culture of any program, of a nation, is revealed," Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMmZnmWP75A">told</a> ESPN's Scott Van Pelt on Wednesday&#8217;s SportsCenter. "I have a lot of faith this country will rally around the city of New Orleans and support all the victims and families that were affected today."
Van Pelt asked how he and the team prepared for the game in their first meeting following the tragedy in NOLA. &#8220;The first part of that meeting was to mourn and pray for our country. But the end of the meeting was to redirect our focus to preparing for this game,&#8221; Freeman replied.
The Sugar Bowl has been played annually in New Orleans on New Year&#8217;s Eve or New Year&#8217;s Day since 1935.  The Superdome, of which Caesars Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) holds the naming rights, has been hosting the Sugar Bowl every year since it was built in 1975, with the exception of 2006 when Hurricane Katrina damaged the facility.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. raised BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) price target from $3 to $7. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Scott Buck maintained a Buy rating. BigBear.ai shares closed at $4.21 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Baird slashed the price target for Polaris Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PII#NYSE">PII</a>) from $84 to $72. Baird analyst Craig Kennison maintained an Outperform rating. Polaris shares closed at $57.43 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PII/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Raymond James raised the price target for Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGT#NASDAQ">ALGT</a>) from $75 to $110. Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained an Outperform rating. Allegiant Travel shares closed at $91.11 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Raymond James boosted SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYW#NASDAQ">SKYW</a>) price target from $114 to $120. Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained an Outperform rating. SkyWest shares settled at $101.26 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SKYW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Raymond James increased United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) price target from $90 to $120. Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained an Outperform rating. United Airlines shares closed at $99.65 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Raymond James raised Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) price target from $36 to $40. Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained an Outperform rating. Southwest shares closed at $34.04 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Northland Capital Markets raised the price target for Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) from $1.5 to $4. Northland Capital Markets analyst Michael Latimore maintained an Outperform rating. Ondas Holdings shares settled at $2.59 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ONDS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Lake Street cut TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTGT#NASDAQ">TTGT</a>) price target from $36 to $24. Lake Street analyst Eric Martinuzzi maintained a Buy rating. TechTarget shares closed at $19.48 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TTGT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. cut Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTA#NASDAQ">ENTA</a>) price target from $27 to $18. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Ed Arce maintained a Buy rating. Enanta Pharmaceuticals shares closed at $6.37 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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United Airlines To Rally More Than 20%? Here Are Top Analyst Forecasts For Monday

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) has been analyzed by 12 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
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Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $31.71, along with a high estimate of $42.00 and a low estimate of $24.00. This current average reflects an increase of 17.79% from the previous average price target of $26.92. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735567225_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Southwest Airlines. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Savanthi Syth</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
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<td>David Vernon</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ravi Shanker</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Wadewitz</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catherine O'Brien</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jamie Baker</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sheila Kahyaoglu</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Stephen Trent</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$31.50</td>
<td>$28.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sheila Kahyaoglu</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Southwest Airlines. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Southwest Airlines compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Southwest Airlines's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Southwest Airlines's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUV/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Southwest Airlines analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Southwest Airlines</h2>
Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic air carrier in the United States by passengers boarded. Southwest operates nearly 800 aircraft in an all-Boeing 737 fleet. Despite offering some longer routes and a few perks for business travelers, the airline predominantly specializes in short-haul, leisure flights operated in a single, open-seating cabin configuration in a point-to-point network. In 2025, Southwest will modify its cabins to offer some seats with extra legroom and will update its ticketing process to offer assigned seats.
<h3>Southwest Airlines: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Southwest Airlines's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 5.29%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Southwest Airlines's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 0.98%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 0.64%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Southwest Airlines's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.19%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, Southwest Airlines adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Analyst Expectations For Southwest Airlines's Future

Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintains Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $36 to $40.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Southwest Airlines, Raises Price Target to $40

The airline industry has taken off in 2024, outpacing even the high-flying tech sector. The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), a fund that tracks the airline sector, is up 34% year-to-date as of Dec. 27, compared to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech">Nasdaq 100's 27% gain.</a>
This surge reflects robust demand for premium travel, strategic operational shifts, and booming holiday traffic.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Travel Frenzy Lifts Airline ETF</h3>
Thanksgiving marked a pivotal moment for airline stocks this year. Over the six-day travel period, the TSA screened an estimated 18.3 million passengers—a 6% increase from 2023—pushing the JETS ETF up nearly 6% for November. 
"As a pure consumer play, JETS is a way for investors to capitalize on peak holiday travel, which is expected to see records this year," recently said Kent Thune, research analyst at ETF.com. 
The expert attributed the ETF's recent gains to declining fuel costs and strong seasonal demand. Since August, the JETS ETF has outperformed the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) by robust 31 percentage points. 
JETS' portfolio is heavily weighted toward U.S. airlines with 70% stake, including a 10% weight in American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) and 8.5% in budget carrier Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>). The ETF also holds smaller positions in Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), and TripAdvisor Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIP#NASDAQ">TRIP</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Premium Demand Redefines Industry</h3>
Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), the second and fourth-largest U.S. carriers by market share, have been standout performers, surging 53% and 140% respectively this year. Together, they account for over 26% of JETS' holdings. 
Despite facing cost pressures from rising pilot salaries and maintenance expenses, the airlines have thrived thanks to booming demand for premium travel options. Delta recently revealed plans to expand high-end services, projecting premium ticket revenues will surpass main cabin sales—a trend reshaping the industry's profit dynamics.
"Premium revenue trends have outpaced main cabin over the last several years," Catharine O'Brien, an analyst at Goldman Sachs, said.
"Airlines have disaggregated premium demand to serve more segments of premium demand from premium economy seats in the main cabin to lie flat business class, with premium international economy and domestic first class in between,&#8221; she said. 
The analyst indicated that airlines with exposure to premium travel and strategic capacity improvements, including Delta, Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), and United, are expected to outperform next year. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Airline Stocks Have Outpaced Large-Cap Tech In 2024</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="557" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221-1024x557.png" alt="" class="wp-image-709443" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221-1024x557.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221-300x163.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221-768x418.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221-1536x835.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/27105255/image-221.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Leasing Market Tailwinds</h3>
Aircraft lessors like AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AER#NYSE">AER</a>) and Air Lease Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AL#NYSE">AL</a>) are also benefiting from tight supply and strong demand. 
According to Goldman Sachs, higher lease extensions and gains on sales are boosting profitability, with analyst forecasting improved returns on equity for lessors in 2025.
&#8220;Looking into 2025, we expect many of the same themes to persist, with the drivers of aircraft availability mixed and unit cost inflation continuing, but decelerating,&#8221; O&#8217;Brien said. 
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Airline Stocks Outperform Tech In 2024: Holiday Travel 'Expected To See Records This Year'

In a brief but dramatic Christmas Eve disruption, American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) grounded all flights across the United States on Tuesday due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42665923/is-stock-market-open-on-christmas-eve-2024-a-quick-guide-for-market-hours-banks-and-whats-closed-for-santa-claus">a temporary technical outage</a>. 
The issue was resolved by 7:50 a.m. ET, with the carrier restoring operations and addressing disruptions caused by the nationwide halt.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Flights Resume After Hours Of Uncertainty</h3>
An hour earlier, the Federal Aviation Administration issued an advisory stating that the carrier had halted all flights across the country, Reuters reports.
Passengers shared their frustration on X before the issue was resolved, with one flyer <a href="https://x.com/SACKsonville17/status/1871513983683067982">reporting</a>, "I just heard from the gate crew that there's a massive system outage and they can't scan boarding passes.&#8221;
The FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center later issued an update lifting the nationwide <a href="https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_otherdis.jsp?advn=26&amp;adv_date=12242024&amp;facId=DCC/DCC&amp;title=AAL+GROUND+STOP+CANCELLATION&amp;titleDate=12/24/24">groundstop </a>for American Airlines.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Airlines Briefly Recover Losses</h3>
Investors were quick to react. American Airlines stock initially plunged over 3% in premarket trading but bounced back, erasing all losses after systems were restored.
A benchmark of airlines stocks, as represented by the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), was 0.6% lower by 8:05 a.m. in New York.
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) were both 0.2% higher. Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) was also up 0.2%, while Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) was unchanged. 
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American Airlines Lifts Christmas Eve Grounding, Shares Bounce Back

The U.S. airline industry is gearing up for a blockbuster year in 2025, Morgan Stanley analysts say, predicting airline companies on the brink of what could be a &#8220;perfect storm of tailwinds that essentially propels the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines">industry to make money.&#8221;</a>
Equity analyst Ravi Shanker reiterated a bullish stance on the airlines industry in a Wednesday note. 
The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) has rallied 36% year-to-date, outperforming by about 9 percentage points the broader stock market as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>). 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Premium Carriers Poised For Another Stellar Year </h3>
&#8220;We expect demand to remain resilient with volume growth,&#8221; Shanker said. Legacy carriers like United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) are reaping the rewards of what analysts call "the premiumization trend,&#8221; he added.
According to Morgan Stanley, these carriers benefit not just from ticket sales but from steady ancillary revenue streams, including loyalty programs, credit cards, and brand partnerships.
In 2024, UAL's stock soared over 150%, leading Morgan Stanley to raise its price target from $88 to $130. However, the extraordinary run places a high bar for further gains. 
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) climbed to Morgan Stanley's top pick for 2025, with an upgraded price target of $90 on the back of "upsized synergy targets at their recent Investor Day."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Domestic Airlines Eye A Comeback</h3>
While premium carriers dominated in 2024, several domestic-focused airlines are staging a resurgence. Low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers, including JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), faced a tough year marked by operational challenges and restructuring efforts.
"The other big shift in 2024 was several domestic carriers fundamentally changing their business models to fly less, fly differently, bundle fares, and move upmarket," Morgan Stanley highlighted. 
As these carriers stabilize operations, easier year-over-year comparisons position them for a strong recovery. 
Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of JBLU at &#8216;Equalweight&#8217; with a 12-month price target of $8. 
&#8220;We like the elements of the JetForward plan but note that the turnaround is likely to be slower with more elements outside of management&#8217;s control than other Domestic peers,&#8221; Shanker wrote.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Industry Metrics Flash Green For 2025</h3>
Morgan Stanley expects 2025 to mark the first sustained period where revenue per available seat mile (RASM) exceeds cost per available seat mile (CASM). 
This dynamic is expected to boost margins across the board, a stark reversal from earlier pandemic years. 
Analysts project mid-single-digit (MSD) volume growth for the industry, supported by constrained capacity growth at low-single-digit (LSD) levels​.
Fueling optimism is a favorable jet fuel environment. Prices are forecast to hover in the low $2 per gallon range through 2026, providing airlines with critical cost stability. "
This is the sweet spot of the industry where pricing can drop through to the bottom line while offering an added incentive for capacity to remain rational," Morgan Stanley wrote in the note​.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Sentiment: Opportunities And Risks</h3>
Despite 2024's strong performance, airline valuations remain compelling. Analysts note that stocks like ALK, AAL, and DAL trade below historical earnings multiples, offering attractive upside potential. 
Yet, risks loom, including macroeconomic headwinds and the possibility of a slowdown in consumer spending in the second half of 2025.
Morgan Stanley also flagged the return of institutional investors as a positive catalyst. "The potential return of large, sticky capital bases for the first time in 10 years could set another leg or three in the stocks' run in 2025," Shanker said​.
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Bernstein analyst David Vernon maintains Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $30 to $33.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Ravi Shanker reinstates Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) with a Overweight and announces $42 price target.

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