About Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
Southwest Airlines Co. is a Airlines company operating in the Industrials sector.
LUV trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $42.43
- Market Cap
- $20.77B
- 52-Week High
- $55.11
- 52-Week Low
- $29.26
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines
$1,000 Invested in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
How much would $1,000 invested in LUV be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in LUV 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) in 2025 would be worth $1,435 as of November 2026, representing a +43.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LUV 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) in 2023 would be worth $1,934 as of November 2026, representing a +93.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LUV 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) in 2021 would be worth $973 as of November 2026, representing a -2.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LUV 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) in 2016 would be worth $1,132 as of November 2026, representing a +13.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LUV at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) at IPO would be worth $272,263 as of November 2026, representing a +27126.3% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (561 months), Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) has averaged a monthly return of +1.51% with a median return of +1.48%. The stock had 305 positive months (54%) and 251 negative months (45%). The best month in LUV's history was January 1991 with a +35.0% return, while the worst was July 1981 at -26.8%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.8%), and August the weakest (-1.9%).
LUV's longest winning streak was 17 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2014 with a cumulative return of +86.2%, and the worst was 1994 at -74.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 46 years of trading history, Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) has delivered an average annual return of +17.46% with a median return of +11.88%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.73%. The stock posted gains in 30 years (65%) and losses in 16 years (35%).
LUV's best year was 2014 with a +126.31% gain, while the worst was 1994 at -55.12%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. LUV achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 24 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 13 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +4.04% | $40.78 | $42.43 |
| 2025 | +25.62% | $32.47 | $40.78 |
| 2024 | +19.11% | $27.26 | $32.47 |
| 2023 | -11.82% | $30.91 | $27.26 |
| 2022 | -21.41% | $39.33 | $30.91 |
| 2021 | -8.09% | $42.79 | $39.33 |
| 2020 | -13.32% | $49.37 | $42.79 |
| 2019 | +17.72% | $41.94 | $49.37 |
| 2018 | -28.21% | $58.42 | $41.94 |
| 2017 | +32.40% | $44.12 | $58.42 |
| 2016 | +16.80% | $37.78 | $44.12 |
| 2015 | +2.44% | $36.88 | $37.78 |
| 2014 | +126.31% | $16.30 | $36.88 |
| 2013 | +85.59% | $8.78 | $16.30 |
| 2012 | +20.09% | $7.31 | $8.78 |
| 2011 | -33.91% | $11.06 | $7.31 |
| 2010 | +13.75% | $9.73 | $11.06 |
| 2009 | +32.94% | $7.32 | $9.73 |
| 2008 | -29.23% | $10.34 | $7.32 |
| 2007 | -20.26% | $12.96 | $10.34 |
| 2006 | -6.64% | $13.89 | $12.96 |
| 2005 | +1.06% | $13.74 | $13.89 |
| 2004 | +1.00% | $13.60 | $13.74 |
| 2003 | +16.26% | $11.70 | $13.60 |
| 2002 | -24.69% | $15.54 | $11.70 |
| 2001 | -17.25% | $18.78 | $15.54 |
| 2000 | +108.17% | $9.02 | $18.78 |
| 1999 | +6.73% | $8.45 | $9.02 |
| 1998 | +38.40% | $6.11 | $8.45 |
| 1997 | +68.19% | $3.63 | $6.11 |
| 1996 | -4.20% | $3.79 | $3.63 |
| 1995 | +37.56% | $2.75 | $3.79 |
| 1994 | -55.12% | $6.14 | $2.75 |
| 1993 | +90.30% | $3.23 | $6.14 |
| 1992 | +73.33% | $1.86 | $3.23 |
| 1991 | +95.74% | $0.95 | $1.86 |
| 1990 | +10.01% | $0.86 | $0.95 |
| 1989 | +19.18% | $0.73 | $0.86 |
| 1988 | +52.54% | $0.48 | $0.73 |
| 1987 | -34.71% | $0.73 | $0.48 |
| 1986 | -22.81% | $0.94 | $0.73 |
| 1985 | +22.75% | $0.77 | $0.94 |
| 1984 | -18.61% | $0.94 | $0.77 |
| 1983 | +28.29% | $0.74 | $0.94 |
| 1982 | +85.84% | $0.40 | $0.74 |
| 1981 | +1.07% | $0.39 | $0.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions: LUV
What sector is LUV in? ▼
LUV operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Airlines industry.
How has LUV performed historically? ▼
Over 46 years of trading history, LUV has posted gains in 30 years (65% of the time). The best year was 2014 with a +126.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in LUV? ▼
You can invest in LUV through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold LUV.
Last updated: 11/1/2026