Why is LUV Down Today?

LUV
$45.10
▼ -2.98% ($-1.34)
Last updated: Nov 12, 2026 8:30 PM ET

About Southwest Airlines Co.

Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic air carrier in the United States by passengers boarded. Southwest operates nearly 800 aircraft in an all-Boeing 737 fleet. Despite offering some longer routes and a few perks for business travelers, the airline predominantly specializes in short-haul, leisu...

Sector: AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED
Market Cap: $16.95B
Forward P/E: 12.3
52-Week Range: $31.15 - $55.11
Employees: 72,242

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED sector is down 4.8% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED sector: -4.8%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

LUV is significantly underperforming the market (-2.6% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.35%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.32%
LUV
This Stock
-2.98%
vs S&P 500: -2.63%
vs Nasdaq: -2.66%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, LUV is expected to trade between:
$43.74 - $46.00

Key Level to Watch

$42.84 support
Watch for breakdown below $45.09

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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026 8:30 PM (-252 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.56
Put/Call Ratio
79.0%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 5,500
Put Volume: 3,096
Total: 8,596

Historical Context

LUV has moved more than 3.0% down on 22 occasions in the past year.

36.4%
Continuation Rate
8/22 times continued down
+0.46%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Nov 05, 2026 (-4.3%) → Next day: 0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is LUV stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED sector is down 4.8% on average.

Is LUV stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, LUV shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the LUV stock price target?

LUV is currently trading at $45.10. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $43.74 - $46.00. See long-term price prediction →

Will LUV stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that LUV's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $42.84 (support).

Is LUV stock oversold or overbought?

LUV's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 56.9. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for LUV stock?

LUV's 10-day momentum indicator is at 1.42. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is LUV outperforming or underperforming the market?

LUV (-2.98%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.6% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.35%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.32%.

What does MACD indicate for LUV?

LUV's MACD (1.21) is currently above the signal line (0.94), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 30.2) is strong.

Is LUV in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, LUV is in a bullish trend. The price ($45.10) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($43.22) and 50-day SMA ($41.75). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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