Southwest Airlines (LUV) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+7.79%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$40.78

Current price$43.96

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,077.90

YTD rank#290 of 500

SectorIndustrials

Official websitesouthwest.com

Price chart

LUV vs its sector

Industrials sector average+12.96%

LUV YTD+7.79%

Difference-5.17 pts

Stocks in sector81

Underperforming its sector. LUV is 5.17 points behind the Industrials sector average, which covers 81 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is up +7.79% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #290 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $40.78 and trades at $43.96 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,077.90 today. That puts it 5.17 points behind the Industrials sector average of +12.96%.

Recent performance

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has gained 3.51% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 5.86%, and fallen 9.30% over the past three months (behind the index by 6.78%). It is trading 18.70% below its 52-week high of $54.07, set on 2026-02-18. Momentum is positive: the stock rose in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

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LUV YTD return FAQ

What is Southwest Airlines (LUV)'s YTD return in 2026?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is up +7.79% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Southwest Airlines (LUV)'s price at the start of 2026?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) closed at $40.78 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $43.96 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Southwest Airlines (LUV) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) ranks #290 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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