Southwest Airlines (LUV) in Pivotal Point Check: Strategy Revolution and Earnings Quadrupling Shatter Analyst Estimates - Stock Soars to 3-Year High!

Earnings forecast for 2026 of at least $4.00 per share shatters market expectations. Shift from open seating to assigned seats and premium options begins. Analysts significantly raise price targets - Deutsche Bank sees potential up to $54. Southwest Airlines, the largest US domestic carrier and a pioneer of low-cost flights, surprised with a massive price jump on Thursday, January 29. The stock climbed approximately 18% on high volume to over $48, reaching its highest level in nearly 3 years. The trigger for this euphoric response was the...