Afterburners Ready: Upgrading Southwest to Buy as Recovery Momentum Re-accelerates
Southwest (LUV) has the fundamentals and recent operational tailwinds to outpace peers into year-end. Ticket pricing power, disciplined buybacks and fleet refresh prospects support a rating upgrade. This is a tactical, mid-term long trade: entry $39.28, stop $35.50, target $48.00 (45 trading days primary horizon).