Southwest Airlines Co.
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Daily timeframeSouthwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and internationally. With a market capitalization of $18.92B, it sits in large-cap territory. It also provides Rapid Rewards loyalty program; SWABIZ, an online booking tool; and inflight entertainment platform that includes movies-on-demand live and on-demand television, flight tracker, and additional curated content, as well as a variety of premium snacks and coffee.
Market Cap
$18.92B
Beta
1.12
P/E (TTM)
24.17
P/E (Fwd)
8.02
EPS (TTM)
$1.60
EPS (Fwd)
$4.82
ROE
11.1%
ROA
2.3%
Cash
$3.79B
Total Debt
$6.89B
Free CF
-$834.8M
52W Change
27.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LUV stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, LUV finished 12.33% below its 150-day moving average ($44.04) and 9.75% below its 200-day moving average ($42.78). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is LUV overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, LUV's RSI(14) was 18.6, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $3.79B in cash, though total debt stands at $6.89B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$834.8M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 11.1%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $23.81B to $28.06B.
The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Southwest Airlines Co. and its sector.