Southwest Airlines Stock Forecast & Price Target
Southwest Airlines Price Target 2026
The Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $44.34 (−3.3%) for Southwest Airlines in about one month (by Dec 10, 2026).
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame, calculated from the current price of $45.86. Click to see the forecast in the chart.
Southwest Airlines Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
In the short term, the Quantum Forecast sees Southwest Airlines at $45.81 (−0.22%) today around 10 AM ET and at $45.88 (−0.07%) today around 3 PM ET. It is based on prices from the current trading day and the past week. Short-term forecast in the chart
Southwest Airlines Stock 2026: Price Performance
Southwest Airlines stock has gained 10.9% since the start of 2026 and currently trades at $45.86 (as of Nov 11, 2026). Over the same period the S&P 500 is up 11.0%, putting the stock roughly in line with the index. Over the past 52 weeks the price ranged between $31.08 and $55.00; it is currently 16.6% below its high of Feb 17, 2026.
Southwest Airlines Forecast 2027
Over a horizon of roughly 10 months (until about Sep 2027), the Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $44.52 for Southwest Airlines – −2.9% from today. The range band runs from $24.43 – $64.61: the further ahead the forecast looks, the greater the uncertainty. See the long-term forecast in the chart
Community Forecast for Southwest Airlines
1 user forecasts (all years): 100% long, 0% short.
Make your own forecastAbout Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is a U.S. airline headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Herb Kelleher and Rollin King founded it in 1967, and it began flying in 1971. Southwest is regarded as a pioneer of low-cost air travel: many routes connect cities directly rather than through large hubs, and its fleet consists entirely of Boeing 737 aircraft, which keeps maintenance, training and scheduling costs down. Its frequent flyer program is called Rapid Rewards.
The focus is on domestic U.S. flights, plus destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Customers include vacationers, families and business travelers, often on short- and medium-haul routes. In recent years it has been changing parts of its traditional model, including seating and baggage policies, to raise revenue. Results depend heavily on jet fuel prices, labor costs and the timing of new aircraft deliveries from Boeing. Listed on the NYSE under the ticker LUV, the stock is part of the S&P 500.
The current price of Southwest Airlines stock is $45.86 (−0.55% vs. the previous close). In today's trading the high was $46.51 and the low $45.89.
How the Quantum Forecast works
Research from quantum physics. The models are the result of several years of research at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and LMU Munich and were transferred to the stock market.
Spectra and correlations. Frequency spectra are calculated from current prices, and the relationships between price swings and volatility are analyzed. This produces the forecast and the risk assessment.
Detecting herd behavior. Models of phase transitions from statistical physics describe when investors collectively fall into panic or euphoria – an early sign of possible crash situations.
Swarm intelligence. User forecasts are checked once their time frame has expired and feed into the model, weighted by their hit rate.
The range band shows the typical fluctuation around the forecast. More on quantum physics & swarm intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Airlines Stock
What is the Southwest Airlines stock forecast?
The Quantum Forecast expects Southwest Airlines to reach $44.34 in about one month (by Dec 10, 2026), a change of −3.3% from the current price of $45.86. Over roughly 10 months (by Sep 2027) the price target is $44.52 (−2.9%).
What is the Southwest Airlines stock price target?
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame: 1 month $44.34 (−3.3%), 2 months $42.48 (−7.4%), 6 months $41.48 (−9.5%), 10 months $44.52 (−2.9%). The range band shows the typical fluctuation around these targets.
Will Southwest Airlines stock go up or down?
In the short term the Quantum Forecast points down (−3.3% over one month). No forecast is certain – it is based on historical prices and statistical analysis.
How is the Quantum Forecast computed?
Trends, frequency spectra and correlations are calculated from the price history using methods from quantum physics; user opinions are added as well (swarm intelligence). The range band reflects the volatility of the security and widens with the time horizon.
Can I make my own forecast for Southwest Airlines?
Yes – in the Forecast League you pick long or short and a price target for 1 day up to 6 months. Forecasts are scored automatically when they expire; correct calls earn points and a spot on the leaderboard.