What If You Invested in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)?

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Southwest Airlines is a major American airline and the world's largest low-cost carrier. Calculate historical returns with real market data.

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Current Value
$XX,XXX
Return
+XXX%
CAGR
X.XX%
vs SPY
+XX%

Historical Annual Returns

Over the past 20 years, Southwest Airlines Co. has delivered an average annual return of 10.9%. The stock peaked in 2014 with a massive +125.8% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2011 (-35.2%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 11 times out of 20 years.

Avg Return

+10.9%

Win Rate

55%

11W - 9L

Best

+125.8%

2014

Worst

-35.2%

2011

Performance Consistency

11 Positive9 Negative

About Southwest Airlines Co.

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Southwest Airlines is a major American airline and the world's largest low-cost carrier. It provides scheduled air transportation in the United States and near-international markets.

HeadquartersDallas, USA
Founded1967-03-15

Key Business Segments

Passenger

Transportation of passengers.

Freight

Cargo services.

Key Innovations

  • ✓Low-cost carrier model
  • ✓Quick turnaround times (10-minute turn historically)
  • ✓Point-to-point route structure

Historical Milestones

1967

Incorporated as Air Southwest Co.

1971

First flights from Dallas Love Field.

2011

Acquired AirTran Airways.