Southwest Airlines Co.

Industrials · Airlines, Airports & Air Services

Overall research band Very weak

Quality Weak

Valuation Very weak

Balance sheet Very weak

Market confirmation Very weak

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What the company does

Southwest Airlines Co. is a passenger airline that provides scheduled air travel services primarily within the United States and to select nearby international destinations, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated a fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircraft, serving 121 locations across 42 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 10 international countries. Southwest offers in-flight entertainment, internet access on Wi-Fi-enabled planes, and a Rapid Rewards loyalty program that allows members to earn points based on spending on base fares. Customers can plan and book travel through the company's websites, mobile apps, and SWABIZ platform for business clients. Additional services include EarlyBird Check-In, preferred boarding, and transportation for pets and unaccompanied minors.

The current research profile is Turnaround Candidate, with elevated leverage. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

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ROIC3.0%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Operating margin1.5%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Revenue CAGR · 4 years15.5%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

FCF margin-3.0%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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