Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Stock Chart
LUV price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and dividends. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: E earnings, D dividend, S split.
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About the LUV chart
Southwest Airlines (LUV) closed at $39.50 on October 16, 2026, down 3.1% so far this year. The stock is trading 8.5% below its 200-day moving average of $43.17, which technical analysts usually read as a long-term downtrend. Over the past year LUV returned +20.8% including dividends, ahead of the S&P 500 (+16.8%).
This page charts the full trading history of Southwest Airlines Co. stock. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for stock splits and dividends, so returns over long periods are comparable. For the latest quote, company profile, earnings and news, see the LUV stock overview.
LUV chart FAQ
What is Southwest Airlines's all-time high stock price?
The highest closing price for LUV was $66.29 on January 2, 2018 (adjusted for stock splits). As of the October 16, 2026 close it traded 40.4% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of LUV stock?
Over the 52 weeks to October 16, 2026, LUV traded between an intraday low of $29.26 on November 4, 2025 and an intraday high of $55.11 on February 17, 2026.
Is LUV above its 200-day moving average?
No. On October 16, 2026 LUV closed at $39.50, 8.5% below its 200-day simple moving average of $43.17. The 50-day average was $41.09.
How has LUV stock performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested dividends, LUV returned +20.8% over the past year, compared with +16.8% for the S&P 500 (SPY). Over five years the figures were −14.6% and +83.0%.
Does Southwest Airlines pay a dividend?
Yes. Southwest Airlines paid $0.72 per share in dividends over the past 12 months (4 payments), a yield of about 1.82% at the latest close. The most recent dividend of $0.18 per share had an ex-dividend date of September 3, 2026.
Has LUV stock ever split?
LUV has split its stock 11 times: 3:2 (September 23, 1980), 5:4 (October 23, 1981), 2:1 (January 24, 1983), 5:4 (January 30, 1984), 3:2 (August 30, 1990), 2:1 (July 16, 1992), 3:2 (July 16, 1993), 3:2 (November 28, 1997), 3:2 (August 21, 1998), 3:2 (July 20, 1999), 3:2 (February 16, 2001). Prices on this chart are adjusted for all splits.
How do I read the LUV chart?
Pick a time range above the chart and choose candlesticks, a line or an area chart. Moving averages, Bollinger Bands, volume, RSI and MACD can be switched on with the indicator buttons, and "Compare" plots LUV against the S&P 500, its sector or a competitor as a percentage change. Chart prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.