Analyst consensus rating

Southwest Airlines Analyst Rating: Hold

LUV is rated Hold by 23 analysts with a $51.79 target. As of 2026-08-22.

Direct answer

Southwest Airlines's consensus rating is Hold.

23 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $51.79.
Forecast evidence checked August 22, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$40.38
Average price target
$51.79
High price target
$67.00
Low price target
$35.00
Low target gap
-13.3%
Target upside
+28.2%
High target gap
+65.9%
Target range width
79.2%
Consensus rating
Hold
Analysts
23
Evidence date
August 22, 2026
Valid through
August 29, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines has a verified Hold consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $51.79.

How far are Southwest Airlines's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -13.3%, while the high target implies +65.9%.

How many analysts are included in Southwest Airlines's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 23 analysts.

How is Southwest Airlines's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $51.79 is divided by the recorded price of $40.38, then one is subtracted to produce +28.2%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Southwest Airlines's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-08-22. The dataset is valid through 2026-08-29.