Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. Has $3.41 Million Stake in Southwest Airlines Co. $LUV

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. boosted its position in Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) by 19.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 82,604 shares of the airline’s stock after buying an additional 13,499 shares during the period. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Southwest Airlines were worth $3,414,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Optima Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Southwest Airlines during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Southwest Airlines during the fourth quarter valued at about $29,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Southwest Airlines during the fourth quarter valued at about $35,000. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Southwest Airlines during the third quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Evermay Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Southwest Airlines by 33,333.3% during the fourth quarter. Evermay Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,003 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.82% of the company’s stock.

Southwest Airlines Trading Down 3.6%

LUV opened at $39.43 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 0.52 and a quick ratio of 0.45. Southwest Airlines Co. has a fifty-two week low of $24.63 and a fifty-two week high of $55.11. The firm has a market capitalization of $19.36 billion, a PE ratio of 46.94, a P/E/G ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 1.19. The company’s 50-day moving average is $43.22 and its 200 day moving average is $40.16.

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The airline reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.45. Southwest Airlines had a net margin of 1.57% and a return on equity of 6.18%. The company had revenue of $7.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.46 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($0.13) EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 12.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Southwest Airlines has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.350-0.650 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Southwest Airlines Co. will post 2.72 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Southwest Airlines Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, March 12th were issued a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 12th. Southwest Airlines’s dividend payout ratio is currently 85.71%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on LUV shares. Evercore upped their price objective on shares of Southwest Airlines from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on shares of Southwest Airlines from $50.00 to $55.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Bank of America dropped their price objective on shares of Southwest Airlines from $42.00 to $40.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on shares of Southwest Airlines from $56.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Finally, Raymond James Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Southwest Airlines from $55.00 to $45.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $44.22.

Southwest Airlines News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Southwest Airlines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Transformation and margin progress: Southwest said its business-transformation initiatives are delivering improved margins, record first?quarter passenger and revenue metrics, an operating margin improvement year?over?year and $1.4 billion in operating cash flow. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS, BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVES DELIVER MEANINGFUL MARGIN EXPANSION
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly EPS context: Reported Q1 EPS of $0.45 — Zacks notes that this matched their consensus estimate, though other data vendors and some analysts show slight misses versus broader Street forecasts. Southwest Airlines (LUV) Q1 Earnings Match Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Business model changes continue: Management highlighted continued revenue initiatives (bag fees, assigned seating, digital programs) intended to support higher ancillary revenue and longer?term yield improvement. Southwest Airlines forecasts quarterly earnings below estimates on higher fuel
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and earnings shortfall vs. some Street estimates: Total Q1 revenue of $7.25B and EPS of $0.45 came in below several analyst consensus figures, prompting downward pressure on the stock. Southwest Airlines Company (LUV) stock falls on Q1 2026 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Weaker Q2 guidance and fuel headwind: Management set Q2 EPS guidance of $0.35–$0.65, below consensus and flagging sharply higher jet?fuel costs (linked to the conflict in Iran) that will compress margins in the near term. Southwest Airlines forecasts second-quarter profit below estimates as fuel costs soar
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/market reaction and insider activity: Some firms kept cautious ratings or reduced targets (BNP Paribas Exane adjusted its PT while maintaining an underperform view) and Quiver notes recent insider sales — both add to near?term selling pressure. BNP Paribas adjusts PT on Southwest Airlines to $33 from $24; maintains underperform rating

About Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Co is a U.S.-based low-cost carrier that operates a point-to-point domestic and near-international airline network. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company primarily flies Boeing 737 aircraft and offers no-frills, single-class service designed to keep fares competitive. Southwest’s operating model emphasizes high aircraft utilization, quick turnaround times and an open seating policy, allowing customers to board and select seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

Founded in 1967 by Herb Kelleher and Rollin King as Air Southwest Company, Southwest began commercial service in 1971, initially connecting Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.