Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Stock
NYSELUV has an Alpha Score of 47 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 27, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 16 members of Congress disclosed 37 trades in LUV since 2017: 21 purchases and 16 sales, most recently Matthew Robert Van Epps (sale, Jun 16, 2026). 8 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported LUV in 13F filings for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Elliott Investment Management's at $1.25B. Its trailing P/E ratio is 20.4 and its net margin 3.3% (key statistics as of Oct 30, 2026).
What is LUV's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 47 reflects weak overall profile with weak momentum, moderate value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 27, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)?
Most recent: Matthew Robert Van Epps (sale, Jun 16, 2026); records start Mar 9, 2017.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Van Epps R-TN · House | 2026-06-16 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2025-09-05 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2025-08-05 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2025-07-03 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2025-02-26 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2025-01-24 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| James Comer R-KY · House | 2024-12-31 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Dwight Evans D-PA · House | 2022-08-05 | sale | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 1, 2026.
See all LUV political trades →Which hedge funds own LUV?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Investment Management Paul Singer | 24.31M | $1.25B | -20% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 1.05M | $53.84M | -46% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 1.02M | $52.60M | +46% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 860K | $44.20M | -44% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 857K | $44.06M | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 749K | $38.53M | +90% |
| Marshall Wace | 339K | $17.43M | -33% |
| Hussman Investment Trust John Hussman | 63K | $2.62M | +50% |
13F holdings as of Sep 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Southwest Airlines Co. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 26 | Atherton Lisa M | Director | SELL | 118 | $4K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 2, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are LUV's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 30, 2026
How does LUV's valuation compare with the Industrials sector?
| Metric | LUV | Industrials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 20.4 | 28.1 | 173 |
| Net margin | 3.34% | 8.75% | 189 |
| Return on equity | 14.39% | 15.93% | 189 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 2.90% | 1.42% | 128 |
Medians over the Industrials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 3, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
LUV price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Southwest Airlines Co. do?
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a major low-cost passenger airline serving key domestic and select international markets across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. The company provides scheduled air transportation with a single-aircraft-type fleet of Boeing 737s, emphasizing point-to-point routes, high-frequency service, and customer-friendly policies like no assigned seating options in its traditional model alongside recent introductions of assigned seating, extra legroom, and basic economy fares. Southwest Airlines Co. offers ancillary services including EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, pet transportation, unaccompanied minors, bag fees, Rapid Rewards loyalty program with free Wi-Fi for members, and expanded online distribution. It focuses on operational reliability through technology enhancements, delivering hospitality to leisure and business travelers while competing in the competitive airline industry. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Southwest Airlines Co. plays a pivotal role in accessible air travel with its point-to-point network and customer-centric approach.