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Southwest is optimistic about achieving ambitious goals in 2025 but "a lot depends on Boeing," CEO Bob Jordan says.

Analyst Ravi Shanker of Morgan Stanley maintained a Buy rating on Southwest Airlines (LUV – Research Report), retaining the price target of

Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it faces higher costs in 2025 as inflation persists, but it managed to swing to a fourth-quarter profit due to a boost from lower fuel prices.

Prominent U.S. airline Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) reported mixed fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, Jan. 30. Adjusted EPS of $0.56 surpassed analyst consensus expectations of $0.46, showing a robust 21.7% outperformance. Operating revenue of $6.93 billion slightly missed the forecasted $6.96 billion.

Bernstein analyst David Vernon has maintained their neutral stance on LUV stock, giving a Hold rating on January 17.Invest with Confidence:

A downbeat outlook tarnished an otherwise strong quarter for Southwest, which topped profit estimates on robust holiday travel.

Participants allege that the airline failed to remove a large-cap growth investment option after ‘15 years of underperformance.’

As an all-Boeing 737 operator, Southwest Airlines is a critical customer for Boeing as the US airframer works to produce higher rates of its signature narrowbody jet.

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is offering support for American Airlines after Wednesday night’s crash. The crash near Reagan Washington National Airport killed all 60 passengers and all four crew members.

Southwest Airlines stock was falling on Thursday after the carrier’s fourth-quarter revenue and forward guidance both came in a little short of Wall Street’s expectations. Shares fell 2.7% to $30.80 in premarket trading.

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