Fintel reports that on April 24, 2026, HSBC upgraded their outlook for Southwest Airlines (BIT:1LUV) from Reduce to Hold.

Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 12.91% Upside

As of April 22, 2026, the average one-year price target for Southwest Airlines is €37.64/share. The forecasts range from a low of €20.18 to a high of €50.71. The average price target represents an increase of 12.91% from its latest reported closing price of €33.34 / share.

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The projected annual revenue for Southwest Airlines is 32,029MM, an increase of 10.89%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 2.64.

What is the Fund Sentiment?

There are 865 funds or institutions reporting positions in Southwest Airlines. This is an decrease of 531 owner(s) or 38.04% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to 1LUV is 0.11%, an increase of 36.32%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 20.32% to 483,699K shares.

What are Other Shareholders Doing?

Elliott Investment Management holds 51,128K shares representing 10.41% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.

Primecap Management holds 47,392K shares representing 9.65% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 47,996K shares , representing a decrease of 1.27%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in 1LUV by 26.40% over the last quarter.

Franklin Resources holds 40,201K shares representing 8.19% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 37,488K shares , representing an increase of 6.75%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in 1LUV by 36.65% over the last quarter.

Price T Rowe Associates holds 17,166K shares representing 3.50% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 18,576K shares , representing a decrease of 8.22%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in 1LUV by 38.60% over the last quarter.

Goldman Sachs Group holds 16,624K shares representing 3.39% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,897K shares , representing an increase of 46.48%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in 1LUV by 143.87% over the last quarter.