LUV Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield
LUV has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 0.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Passenger Airlines
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAS OL Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA |
1,374 M | 11.18% | 17.73% |
| CPA NYSE Copa Holdings |
5,663 M | 5.12% | 10.80% |
| C6L SG Singapore Airlines |
19,045 M | 5.78% | 8.97% |
| LHA XETRA Deutsche Lufthansa |
12,012 M | 4.02% | 5.34% |
| LTM NYSE LATAM Airlines S.A. |
15,387 M | 2.92% | 6.59% |
| RYAAY NASDAQ Ryanair Holdings |
30,532 M | 2.39% | 3.71% |
| IAG MC International Consolidated |
24,895 M | 1.86% | 4.56% |
| DAL NYSE Delta Air Lines |
55,595 M | 1.43% | 2.43% |
| UHAL-B NYSE U-Haul Holding |
12,142 M | 0.41% | 0.39% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL NYSE Delta Air Lines |
55,595 M | 32.35% | 100.0% |
| CPA NYSE Copa Holdings |
5,663 M | 26.89% | 98.8% |
| IAG MC International Consolidated |
24,895 M | 27.45% | 100.0% |
| UHAL-B NYSE U-Haul Holding |
12,142 M | 7.13% | 99.0% |
| LHA XETRA Deutsche Lufthansa |
12,012 M | 4.87% | 98.3% |
| C6L SG Singapore Airlines |
19,045 M | 0.91% | 95.0% |
LUV Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 3.5 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | 2026-06-11 | 2026-07-02 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2026-03-12 | 2026-03-12 | 2026-04-02 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-26 | 2026-01-16 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2025-06-18 | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-09 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2025-03-12 | 2025-03-12 | 2025-04-02 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.59% |
| 2024-12-26 | 2024-12-26 | 2025-01-16 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.53% |
| 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.61% |
| 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-19 | 2024-07-10 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-06 | 2024-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.53% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-11 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2023-09-05 | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-27 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-07-12 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.53% |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.54% |
| 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-10 | 2023-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.51% |
LUV Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, LUV's dividend yield is 1.88%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.72 USD by the current share price of 46.31.
As of July 2026, LUV paid a dividend of 0.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-11 and the payout was 0.18 USD.
LUV pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LUV has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-11.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LUV for the next payments are between 0.18 (+0.0%) and 0.18 (+0.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.59%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.18 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Southwest Airlines (LUV) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Southwest Airlines (LUV) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
LUV's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.
LUV's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.51%. If you bought LUV's shares at 46.59 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.51% of your original purchase price.
LUV Payout Consistency is 93.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Southwest Airlines has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
LUV's 1.88% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of LUV is 28.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
LUV's Overall Dividend Rating is 28.83%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
LUV Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-18 02:38 UTC