Southwest Airlines (LUV, Financial) has received a positive update from Jefferies, with analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu upgrading the rating from "Underperform" to "Hold." The adjustment reflects a shift in sentiment towards the airline's future performance. This upgrade is a notable development for investors monitoring LUV.
Alongside the rating upgrade, Jefferies has raised the price target for Southwest Airlines (LUV, Financial) from the previous $24.00 to a new target of $33.00 USD. This reflects a significant 37.50% increase, indicating a more optimistic outlook on the stock's valuation in the market.
These changes were made public on May 27, 2025, showcasing Jefferies' confidence in Southwest Airlines' potential to enhance its financial performance. Investors may find these updates useful when evaluating their positions on LUV, especially within the context of the current market conditions.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 18 analysts, the average target price for Southwest Airlines Co (LUV, Financial) is $28.63 with a high estimate of $40.00 and a low estimate of $19.00. The average target implies an downside of 7.50% from the current price of $30.95. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 23 brokerage firms, Southwest Airlines Co's (LUV, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 3.1, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Southwest Airlines Co (LUV, Financial) in one year is $37.23, suggesting a upside of 20.29% from the current price of $30.95. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Summary page.
