LUV / STOCK · DATA AS OF 2026-10-29
If you invested $1,000
in Southwest Airlines
If you invested $1,000 in Southwest Airlines 10 years ago (2016-10), it would be worth $1,234.60 as of 2026-10-29, with dividends reinvested.
Southwest Airlines: the long view
| $1,000 invested | Actual start | Value today | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | 2025-10 | $1,467.31 | 46.73% |
| 3 years ago | 2023-10 | $2,094.74 | 27.95% |
| 5 years ago | 2021-10 | $1,006.31 | 0.13% |
| 10 years ago | 2016-10 | $1,234.60 | 2.13% |
| 15 years ago | 2011-10 | $5,984.32 | 12.67% |
| 20 years ago | 2006-10 | $3,435.28 | 6.36% |
| First month covered here | 1985-01 | $49,534.72 | 9.80% |
Dividends reinvested. Requested periods use the latest available month as their endpoint; shorter histories start at the first available month.
A little, every month
Investing $100 at each monthly close after the starting month (2016-10), with no initial lump sum, would turn $12,000.00 contributed into $13,867.18. Contributions start the following month.
Against the benchmark
Over 2016-10 to 2026-10, $1,000 in Southwest Airlines became $1,234.60; $1,000 in SPY became $4,238.51 with dividends reinvested.
Your questions, answered
What would $1,000 invested in Southwest Airlines 10 years ago be worth?
If you invested $1,000 in Southwest Airlines 10 years ago (2016-10), it would be worth $1,234.60 as of 2026-10-29, with dividends reinvested.
How would $100 a month in Southwest Airlines have performed?
Investing $100 at each monthly close after the starting month (2016-10), with no initial lump sum, would turn $12,000.00 contributed into $13,867.18. Contributions start the following month.
How does this compare with the S&P 500?
Over 2016-10 to 2026-10, $1,000 in Southwest Airlines became $1,234.60; $1,000 in SPY became $4,238.51 with dividends reinvested.
How much would $1,000 in Southwest Airlines in 2006 be worth today?
$1,000 invested in Southwest Airlines at the January 2006 close would be worth $3,139.67 as of October 29, 2026, with dividends reinvested.
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