Southwest Airlines (LUV)
NYSE • Industrials
February 17, 2026 at 21:00 UTC
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Southwest Airlines is a U.S. carrier that connects cities with high-frequency, short-to-medium haul service. The promise is simple: predictable schedules, straightforward fares, and a travel day that avoids avoidable complexity. Network planning favors quick turns and direct links where demand is steady, while operations keep aircraft and crews moving with a calm routine. Digital tools mirror that style — booking is clear, changes are manageable, and updates arrive in real time. Corporate agreements and loyalty ties encourage repeat use without heavy rules. The tone is practical rather than theatrical, which fits travelers who value time and certainty. Within the industrials sector, Southwest represents a model built on efficiency and service basics, turning air travel into a habit rather than a special event.
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Southwest Airlines's Technical Indicators Summary
LUV is exhibiting a bullish technical profile as it trades just above its key moving averages, including the 10-day and 200-day EMAs, which are all signaling buy and support the upward trend. Strengthening momentum is evident with a moderately high RSI and a positive ADX reading above 40, indicating a strong trend in place. Volume also supports this outlook, with on-balance volume showing buying pressure. While volatility remains moderate, as seen from the average true range, price action is contained within the upper range of its Bollinger Bands. Overall, these factors suggest a solid bullish stance with momentum and trend strength aligned. The technical takeaway is that LUV maintains favorable conditions for sustained upward movement.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
RSI (14) | 64.12 |
Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3) | 49.72 |
CCI (20) | 60.70 |
WPR (14) | -45.56 |
Momentum (10) | 1.82 |
MFI | 65.22 |
MACD Level (12, 26) | 1.38 |
Bollinger Bands | $40.16 - $44.28 |
ATR (14) | $1.16 (2.68%) |
ADX (14) | 44.02 |
OBV | 400,512,100 |
Simple Moving Averages | $33.18 - $43.08(5 indicators) |
Exponential Moving Averages | $34.32 - $42.86(5 indicators) |
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By the close, LUV retained most of its sizable 6.144% gain versus yesterday, finishing near 54.25. By the final tick, LUV's options tape still flagged intense hedging, with PCR at 1.46. LUV maintains a rally amid positive UBS analyst upgrade and stronger earnings outlook from new fee initiatives.
Price Change
from $51.11 close
+$3.14
Trading Volume
Above avg 10.9M
10.9M
vs S&P 500 Today
Outperforming Market
+2.99%
52-Week Position
Near highs
97.3%
Updated: February 17, 2026 at 21:05 UTC
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