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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is currently engaged in discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to address a lawsuit filed by the Biden administration. The lawsuit alleges that Southwest operated flights with chronic delays, particularly from Chicago Midway to Oakland and Baltimore to Cleveland, over a five-month period in 2022. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) had previously criticized the airline for its unrealistic scheduling practices.
Southwest has until May 30 to respond to the allegations, marking a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of airline operations. This legal action is part of a broader initiative by USDOT to hold airlines accountable, as evidenced by recent penalties imposed on other carriers like Frontier Airlines and JetBlue Airways for similar infractions.
USDOT’s Efforts and Southwest’s Response on Flight Delays
The USDOT has been actively working to ensure that airlines adhere to realistic scheduling and operational standards. This initiative has led to several airlines facing penalties for operating flights that are consistently delayed. Southwest has expressed its dissatisfaction with the lawsuit, emphasizing its long-standing record of compliance with federal regulations.
Despite the current legal challenges, the airline had previously taken steps to address customer grievances following a significant operational breakdown during the December 2022 holiday season, offering $90 million in travel vouchers to affected passengers.
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LUV Stock Brief
Southwest Airlines’ stock, traded under the ticker LUV, has shown notable movement recently. As of March 19, 2025, the stock opened at $32.42 and reached a high of $33.12 during the trading session. The current price stands at $33.05, reflecting a positive trajectory from the previous close of $32.39.
Over the past 52 weeks, LUV has experienced a low of $23.58 and a high of $36.12, indicative of the volatility within the airline sector. The stock’s performance is closely watched by investors, particularly in light of the ongoing legal challenges and the broader efforts to regulate airline operations.
Southwest Airlines boasts a market capitalization of approximately $19.6 billion, with a dividend yield of 2.22%. The company’s financial health is further illustrated by its trailing P/E ratio of 43.49 and a forward P/E ratio of 20.79, suggesting potential growth prospects. Analysts have set a target price range for LUV, with a high of $44.00 and a low of $24.00, resulting in a mean target price of $32.22. The stock currently holds a “Hold” recommendation, with a mean analyst rating of 3.17.
In recent trading sessions, LUV has demonstrated a gradual upward trend, closing at $32.39 on March 18, 2025, and $32.13 on March 17, 2025.
Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article. All stock prices were quoted at the time of writing.
About the author
Tim Fries is the cofounder of The Tokenist. He has a B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Tim served as a Senior Associate on the investment team at RW Baird’s US Private Equity division, and is also the co-founder of Protective Technologies Capital, an investment firm specializing in sensing, protection and control solutions.
