Southwest Airlines Company Stock Forecast

Buy candidate since Jun 05, 2026

The Southwest Airlines Company stock price gained 0.557% on the last trading day (Friday, 5th Jun 2026), rising from $41.31 to $41.54. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.10% from a day low at $41.00 to a day high of $41.86. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 1.86% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 327 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 5 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $202.96 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 2.62% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $38.10 and $44.95 at the end of this 3-month period.

LUV Signals & Forecast

The Southwest Airlines Company stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $42.15. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $40.26. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, and so far it has fallen -4.90%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Southwest Airlines Company stock

Southwest Airlines Company finds support from accumulated volume at $40.19 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.86 between high and low, or 2.10%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.82%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $39.47 (-4.99%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 7 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (LUV) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 8th

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 8th we expect Southwest Airlines Company to open at $41.47, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $40.78 and $42.30, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.52 (+/-3.73%) up or down from last closing price. If Southwest Airlines Company takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.73% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $41.56 (0.05%) than the support at $40.19 (3.25%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Dividend Warning For LUV

Dividend warning for LUV: Ex-dividend date is approaching in 2 days on Thursday 11th June, 2026. The dividend to be paid is $0.180, which is a small dividend (0.433%). The stock is expected to open approximately 0.433% lower on the ex-dividend date.

Is Southwest Airlines Company stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Southwest Airlines Company stock to perform well in the short-term. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Buy candidate.

Current score: 1.572 Buy Candidate Upgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 8, 2026 - $41.47 ( 0.177%).

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