Is Southwest Airlines (LUV) Still Attractive After Strong 1-Year Share Price Gains?
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If you are wondering whether Southwest Airlines at around US$43.20 is still a sensible entry point or more of a hold, it helps to step back and look at what the recent price moves and current valuation are really telling you.
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Over the short term, the stock has returned 1.7% over the last 7 days, 4.9% over the last month, 4.6% year to date, and 33.2% over the last year. The 3 year return sits at 24.7% and the 5 year return at a 1.0% decline.
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Recent news around Southwest Airlines has focused on operational performance, customer experience and the broader recovery in air travel. Together, these help frame how investors are thinking about the airline sector and give context to why the stock’s recent returns may reflect both changing…
