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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$33.86 +0.58 (+1.74%)
(As of 05:45 PM ET)

Southwest Airlines Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.13%
Annual Dividend
$0.72
Next
Dividend Payment
Jan. 16
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
71.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio
-1,028.57%

Southwest Airlines (LUV) pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.13%. The next quarterly payment of $0.18 per share is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, December 26. The company currently pays out -1,028.57% of its earnings and 16.69% of its cash flow as dividends.

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LUV Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Southwest Airlines' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

LUV Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Southwest Airlines' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Southwest Airlines vs. The Competition

Compare Southwest Airlines' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Transportation and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeSouthwest AirlinesTransportation CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$0.72$0.01$1.39
Dividend Yield2.13%4.50%3.66%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth71.00%26.12%15.75%

Southwest Airlines Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings-1,028.57%
Based on This Year's Estimate92.31%
Based on Next Year's Estimate44.17%
Based on Cashflow16.72%

Southwest Airlines Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
11/21/2024quarterly$0.18 - 2.26%12/26/202412/26/20241/16/2025
7/31/2024quarterly$0.18 - 2.68%9/4/20249/4/20249/25/2024
5/15/2024quarterly$0.18 - 2.6%6/18/20246/19/20247/10/2024
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1/31/2024quarterly$0.18 - 2.4%3/5/20243/6/20243/27/2024
11/16/2023quarterly$0.18 - 2.96%12/20/202312/21/20231/11/2024
8/2/2023quarterly$0.18 - 2.16%9/5/20239/6/20239/27/2023
5/17/2023quarterly$0.18 - 2.48%6/20/20236/21/20237/12/2023
2/1/2023quarterly$0.18 - 2.03%3/7/20233/8/20233/29/2023

This table shows Southwest Airlines' quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Southwest Airlines Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Southwest Airlines is 2.13%. Learn more on LUV's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for LUV shares is $0.72. Learn more on LUV's annual dividend history.

Southwest Airlines pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Southwest Airlines's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.18 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Southwest Airlines's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.18 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Southwest Airlines's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Southwest Airlines's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 71.00% per year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.02 on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

The dividend payout ratio for LUV is:
  • -1,028.57% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 92.31% based on this year's estimates
  • 44.17% based on next year's estimates
  • 16.72% based on cash flow

Southwest Airlines' dividend yield of 2.20% is lower than the average Transportation company that issues a dividend.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Southwest Airlines stock as a Reduce, forecasting potential downside risks or overvaluation, signaling caution for investors.


This page (NYSE:LUV) was last updated on 12/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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