Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2023, the company operated a total fleet of 817 Boeing 737 aircraft; and served 121 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as ten near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. It also provides inflight entertainment and connectivity services on Wi-Fi enabled aircraft; and Rapid Rewards loyalty program that enables program members to earn points for dollars spent on Southwest base fares. In addition, the company offers a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including websites and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool. Further, it provides ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. Southwest Airlines Co. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Анализ фундаментальных метрик Southwest Airlines показывает, что компания имеет смешанные результаты. С одной стороны, P/E мультипликатор значительно выше медианы отрасли, что может указывать на переоцененность, тогда как Price/Sales и Price/FCF значительно ниже, что может свидетельствовать о недооцененности в этих аспектах. Эффективность, измеряемая ROE и ROA, также ниже медианы отрасли, что указывает на проблемы с прибыльностью. Долговая нагрузка выглядит приемлемой с Debt/Equity около медианы, но текущие финансовые показатели, такие как чистая прибыль и операционная прибыль, показывают снижение по сравнению с предыдущими периодами. Дивиденды были отменены, что также является тревожным знаком. Тем не менее, выручка и чистая прибыль остаются на высоком уровне по сравнению с отраслью, что дает надежду на восстановление. В целом, несмотря на некоторые положительные моменты, такие как высокая выручка, основные финансовые показатели и мультипликаторы указывают на необходимость осторожного подхода к оценке компании.

Southwest Airlines Company

Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) looks expensive from a valuation standpoint. Considering the trailing 12-month enterprise value-to-sales ratio (EV/Sales-TTM), Copa Holdings is trading at a premium compared to the industry.
The stock has a trailing 12-month EV/Sales-TTM of 1.52X compared with 0.65X for the industry over the past five years. The company’s trailing 12-month EV/Sales-TTM ratio is also above the median level of 1.39X over the past five years. These factors indicate that the stock’s valuation is unattractive.
CPA EV/Sales Ratio (Trailing 12 Months) Vs. Industry
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Now, the question is whether it is worth buying, holding, or selling the Copa Holdings stock at current prices. Let us delve deeper to find out.
Headwinds Weighing on Copa Holdings Stock
Copa Holdings’ bottom line is burdened with a rise in operating expenses. The upside is due to an increase in fuel price, wages, salaries, benefits and other employees’ expenses, flight operations, sales and distribution and airport facilities and handling charges coupled with increased costs related to aircraft maintenance, materials and repairs. During fourth-quarter 2025, salaries, wages and benefits expenses rose 11.6% year over year, while expenses on aircraft maintenance, materials and repairs climbed 33.3%. Airport facilities and handling charges rose 6.7% year over year and flight operations expenses grew 10.8% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2025. Fuel expenses rose 13.7% year over year, and sales and distribution expenses grew 10% year over year. As a result, total operating expenses grew 11.6% year over year in fourth-quarter 2025.
High costs naturally put pressure on margins. Operating margin (which is calculated as operating income as a percentage of revenues) for fourth-quarter 2025 fell to 21.8% from 23.2% in fourth-quarter 2024.
A decrease in passenger yield is a concern as the decline in yield results in a reduction of unit revenues. Passenger yield declined 4.1% year over year in 2025, leading to a 2.6% reduction in revenue per available seat miles (a measure of unit revenues). A decline in passenger yield was mainly due to a revision of the unredeemed ticket revenue provision for tickets sold so far in the current year.
CPA Stock’s Price Performance
Shares of Copa Holdings stock have gained 21.2% over the past year, outperforming the transportation-airline industry’s 18% surge. However, CPA’s price performance looks unfavorable compared with that of other industry players like Southwest Airlines Co. LUV) and Ryanair Holdings RYAAY in the same timeframe.
CPA Stock's One-Year Price Comparison
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Tailwinds Working in Favor of Copa Holdings Stock
Passenger revenues have been a major contributor to Copa Holdings’ top-line growth. With people taking to the skies, CPA’s top line increased 9.6% on a year-over-year basis during fourth-quarter 2025, owing to a 9.4% rise in passenger revenues, which accounted for the bulk (94.8%) of the top line. Additionally, Copa Holdings’ traffic (measured in revenue passenger miles) grew 10.1% and capacity (measured in available seat miles) increased 9.9% year over year in fourth-quarter 2025. Since traffic growth outpaced capacity expansion, the load factor (percentage of seats filled by passengers) increased to 86.4% in fourth-quarter 2025. Given this encouraging backdrop, CPA’s management expects consolidated capacity to be up 11-13% year over year, and the operating margin is expected to be in the range of 22-24% for 2026.
Copa Holdings’ fleet-modernization initiatives to cater to the increased travel demand are encouraging. Apart from adding planes, this carrier is replacing the outdated models as part of its fleet modernization efforts so as to lower CO2 emissions. CPA ended 2025 with a consolidated fleet of 125 aircraft, which comprises 67 Boeing 737-800s, 32 Boeing 737 MAX-9s, 15 Boeing 737 MAX-8s, nine Boeing 737-700s, and two Boeing 737-800 freighters. In January 2026, CPA took delivery of one additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, bringing its total fleet to 126 aircraft. Copa Holdings expects to end 2026 with 133 aircraft.
Copa Holdings’ solid balance sheet increases financial flexibility. The company ended fourth-quarter 2025 with cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $1.33 billion, higher than the current debt level of $172.88 million. This implies that the company has sufficient cash to meet its current debt obligations.
Long-Term Debt to Capitalization
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A solid balance sheet enables the company to reward shareholders with dividends and share repurchases. As a reflection of its shareholder-friendly stance, in 2025, Copa Holdings paid dividends of $265.8 million and repurchased shares worth $8.7 million. As of Dec. 31, 2025, CPA had $103.5 million available for share repurchases under the program. Such shareholder-friendly moves instill investor confidence and positively impact the company's bottom line.
What Do Earnings Estimates Say for CPA?
The positive sentiment surrounding Copa Holdings stock is evident from the fact that the Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2026 and 2027 earnings has been revised upward in the past 60 days. The consensus mark for second-quarter 2026 earnings has also been projected northward in the past 60 days.
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The favorable estimate revisions indicate brokers’ confidence in the stock.
Time to Buy CPA Stock
Passenger revenues have been a major contributor to Copa Holdings’ top-line growth. The company’s fleet expansion and modernization initiatives to cater to the increased travel demand are encouraging too. CPA expects to end 2026 with 133 aircraft (which is higher than the 125 aircraft at 2025-end). A solid balance sheet enables CPA to reward shareholders.We believe that the positives surrounding the stock (as highlighted throughout in this write-up) outweigh the concerns regarding rising operating expenses related to salaries, wages, airport facilities and handling charges, flight operation costs and other administrative expenses.
We, therefore, suggest investors to add CPA stock to their portfolios for healthy returns. The company’s Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) further supports our thesis. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Copa Holdings Trades at Premium Valuation: How to Play the Stock?

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund (Symbol: WTV) where we have detected an approximate $220.6 million dollar inflow -- that's a 9.0% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 25,750,000 to 28,080,000). Among the largest underlying components of WTV, in trading today Johnson & Johnson (Symbol: JNJ) is up about 1%, Southwest Airlines Co (Symbol: LUV) is up about 0.3%, and Target Corp (Symbol: TGT) is higher by about 0.3%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the WTV Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of WTV, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, WTV's low point in its 52 week range is $70.855 per share, with $101.2298 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $95.00. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.
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WTV, JNJ, LUV, TGT: ETF Inflow Alert

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -1.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.73%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) fell -1.49%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -1.75%.
Stocks fell sharply on Thursday as a surge in crude oil prices stoked fears that the war against Iran would crimp global fuel supplies and boost inflation. WTI crude oil prices soared more than +9% on Thursday amid widening disruptions to crude production and transport in the Middle East.
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Stocks extended their losses on Thursday, and crude prices added to their gains on comments from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran’s leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used, and attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue. He added that Iran will open unspecified “other fronts” in the war if the US and Israel persist with their attacks. Also, comments from President Trump gave crude prices a boost when he said that preventing Iran from having nuclear weapons is "of far greater interest and importance" to him than the cost of oil, a sign that the war in the Middle East isn't close to a de-escalation.
Credit concerns weighed on bank stocks and asset managers on Thursday after Morgan Stanley and Cliffwater LLC capped withdrawals from their private credit funds amid investor demand to redeem more than the funds allow. Private credit funds are grappling with a wave of redemption requests amid growing concerns over the quality of their loans. BlackRock last week decided to limit withdrawals, a move that other asset managers have since followed.
Crude oil prices rallied sharply on Thursday despite the IEA members' decision on Wednesday to release 400 million barrels from emergency oil stockpiles. The IEA said the war against Iran is disrupting 7.5% of global oil supply, and the conflict will cut global oil supply by 8 million bpd this month. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, has choked off oil and gas flows due to Iran’s attacks on shipping in the waterway and forced Gulf producers to cut output because they can’t export from the region. UK Defense Secretary Healey said Thursday that it is increasingly evident that Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which could keep the strait closed for the foreseeable future.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would need “firm international guarantees against future aggression” to accept a ceasefire as well as reparations. However, comments from President Trump late Wednesday suggest the conflict could continue for weeks when he said that it would be unwise for the US to wind down hostilities too soon.
US economic news on Thursday was mixed for stocks after weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, a sign of labor market strength. Also, Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose to an 11-month high, but Jan building permits fell to a 5-month low.
US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -1,000 to 213,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 215,000.
US Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose +7.2% m/m to an 11-month high of 1.487 million, stronger than expectations of a decline to 1.341 million. Jan building permits, a proxy for future construction, fell -5.4% m/m to a 5-month low of 1.376 million, weaker than expectations of 1.410 million.
The US Jan trade deficit shrank to -$54.5 billion, narrower than expectations of -$66.0 billion.
Q4 earnings season is nearly over, with more than 98% of the S&P 500 companies having reported earnings results. Earnings have been a positive factor for stocks, with 74% of the 495 S&P 500 companies that have reported beating expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6%.
The markets are discounting a 0% chance for a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next policy meeting on March 17-18.
Overseas stock markets settled lower on Thursday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed down -0.79%. China's Shanghai Composite fell from a 1-week high and closed down -0.10%. Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.04%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) on Thursday closed down by -18.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +3.9 bp to 4.269%. June T-notes fell to a 5-week low on Thursday, and the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a 5-week high of 4.275%. Thursday’s +9% rally in oil prices raised inflation expectations and undercut T-note prices. Also, concerns that the cost of the ongoing war against Iran will boost the US budget deficit are bearish for T-notes. On the positive side for T-notes on Thursday was strong demand for the Treasury’s $22 billion auction of 30-year T-bonds that had a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.45, above the 10-auction average of 2.39.
European government bond yields moved higher on Thursday. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 2.25-year high of 2.962% and finished up +2.5 bp to 2.957%. The 10-year UK gilt yield climbed to a 6.25-month high of 4.800% and finished up +8.7 bp to 4.773%.
The European Union's economy chief, Valdis Dombrovskis, said the inflation rate could surpass 3% this year, and GDP in the Eurozone could be as much as -0.4 points lower if the war in the Middle East causes crude oil prices to remain around $100 per barrel and gas prices stay elevated for an extended period.
Swaps are discounting a 3% chance of a -25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on March 19.
US Stock Movers
Airline stocks and cruise line operators sold off on Thursday amid a 9% surge in crude oil prices, which are boosting companies’ fuel costs and threatening earnings. Carnival (CCL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) closed down more than -7%, and Alaska Air Group (ALK) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) closed down more than -6%. Also, United Airlines Holdings (UAL), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), and American Airlines Group (AAL) closed down more than -4%. In addition, Delta Airlines (DAL) closed down more than -2%.
Chip stocks retreated on Thursday, weighing on the broader market. Intel (INTC) closed down more than -5%, and Lam Research (LRCX), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Microchip Technology (MCHP), and Texas Instruments (TXN) closed down more than -4%. Also, Applied Materials (AMAT), KLA Corp (KLAC), Analog Devices (ADI), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Micron Technology (MU), and Marvell Technology (MRVL) closed down more than -3%.
Credit concerns weighed on bank stocks and asset managers on Thursday after Morgan Stanley and Cliffwater LLC capped withdrawals from their private credit funds amid investor demand to redeem more than the funds allow. Ares Management (ARES) closed down more than -6%, and
Goldman Sachs (GS) closed down more than -4% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials. Also, Morgan Stanley (MS), KKR & Co (KKR), and Citigroup (C) closed down more than -3%.
The Magnificent Seven technology stocks fell on Thursday, pressuring the broader market. Tesla (TSLA) closed down more than -3%, and Meta Platforms (META) closed down more than -2%. Also, Alphabet (GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), and Nvidia (NVDA) closed down more than -1%, and Microsoft (MSFT) closed down -0.73%.
Fertilizer stocks rallied on Thursday amid supply disruptions from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. CF Industries Holdings (CF) closed up more than +13% to lead gainers in the S&P 500. Also, Intrepid Potash (IPI) closed up more than +10%, and Mosaic (MOS) closed up more than +7%.
Energy producers and service providers rose on Thursday after crude prices jumped more than +9%. ConocoPhillips (COP), Chevron (CVX), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Valero Energy (VLO) closed up more than -2%. Also, APA Corp (APA), Devon Energy (DVN), Exxon Mobil (XOM), and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) closed up more than +1%.
Netskope (NTSK) closed down more than -21% after forecasting a Q1 adjusted net loss per share of -6 cents to -7 cents, wider than Q4’s -4 cent EPS loss.
G-III Apparel Group Ltd (GIII) closed down more than -11% after reporting Q4 net sales of $771.5 million, below the consensus of $791.8 million.
UiPath (PATH) closed down more than -7% after reporting Q4 subscription revenue of $251.2 million, below the consensus of $252.1 million.
Dollar General (DG) closed down more than -6% after giving an underwhelming 2027 comparable sales forecast of up +2.2% to +2.7%, the midpoint right on the consensus of +2.45%.
GlobalFoundries (GFS) closed down more than -5% after a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Co. was said to sell as much as $852 million of its stake in the stock overnight at $41.60 to $42.60 per share.
MercadoLibre (MELI) closed down more than -4% after JPMorgan Chase downgraded the stock to neutral from overweight.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) closed up more than +10% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $76.
Dow Inc. (DOW) closed up more than +9% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $40.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed up more than +5% after Wells Fargo Securities double upgraded the stock to overweight from underweight with a price target of $69.
Earnings Reports(3/13/2026)
4D Molecular Therapeutics Inc (FDMT), Actuate Therapeutics Inc (ACTU), AirSculpt Technologies Inc (AIRS), AlTi Global Inc (ALTI), American Vanguard Corp (AVD), Avidity Biosciences Inc (RNAM), Better Home & Finance Holding (BETR), Bit Digital Inc (BTBT), Blue Foundry Bancorp (BLFY), Buckle Inc/The (BKE), CapsoVision Inc (CV), Citizens Inc/TX (CIA), Emerald Holding Inc (EEX), Eve Holding Inc (EVEX), GoHealth Inc (GOCO), Gossamer Bio Inc (GOSS), John Marshall Bancorp Inc (JMSB), LENSAR Inc (LNSR), MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX), NET Lease Office Properties (NLOP), Perma-Fix Environmental Services (PESI), Value Line Inc (VALU), Waldencast plc (WALD).
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Stocks Slump on Iran War and Credit Woes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -1.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -1.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.46%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -1.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -1.40%.
Stocks are under pressure today as crude oil prices keep rising amid widening disruptions to production and transport in the Middle East. WTI crude oil prices are up more than +9% today after Iraq suspended oil terminal activity following an attack by Iran on two tankers. Oman also temporarily evacuated a key oil export hub at Mina Al Fahal, and Iran escalated attacks on Dubai.
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Stocks extended their losses today, and crude prices added to their gains on comments from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran’s leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue. He added that Iran will open unspecified “other fronts” in the war if the US and Israel persist with their attacks.
Credit concerns are weighing on bank stocks and asset managers today after Morgan Stanley and Cliffwater LLC capped withdrawals from their private credit funds amid investor demand to redeem more than the funds allow. Private credit funds are grappling with a wave of redemption requests amid growing concerns over the quality of their loans. BlackRock last week decided to limit withdrawals, a move that other asset managers have since followed.
Crude oil prices are moving higher today despite the IEA members' decision on Wednesday to release 400 million barrels from emergency oil stockpiles. The IEA said the war against Iran is disrupting 7.5% of global oil supply, and the conflict will cut global oil supply by 8 million bpd this month. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, has choked off oil and gas flows due to Iran’s attacks on shipping in the waterway and forced Gulf producers to cut output because they can’t export from the region.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would need “firm international guarantees against future aggression” to accept a ceasefire as well as reparations. However, comments from President Trump late Wednesday suggest the conflict could continue for weeks when he said that it would be unwise for the US to wind down hostilities too soon.
US economic news today was mixed for stocks after weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, a sign of labor market strength. Also, Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose to an 11-month high, but Jan building permits fell to a 5-month low.
US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -1,000 to 213,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 215,000.
US Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose +7.2% m/m to an 11-month high of 1.487 million, stronger than expectations of a decline to 1.341 million. Jan building permits, a proxy for future construction, fell -5.4% m/m to a 5-month low of 1.376 million, weaker than expectations of 1.410 million.
The US Jan trade deficit shrank to -$54.5 billion, narrower than expectations of -$66.0 billion.
Q4 earnings season is nearly over, with more than 95% of the S&P 500 companies having reported earnings results. Earnings have been a positive factor for stocks, with 74% of the 492 S&P 500 companies that have reported beating expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6%.
The markets are discounting a 0% chance for a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next policy meeting on March 17-18.
Overseas stock markets are lower. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down -1.30%. China's Shanghai Composite fell from a 1-week high and closed down -0.10%. Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.04%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) are down by -8 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +1.4 bp to 4.243%. June T-notes fell to a 5-week low today, and the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a 5-week high of 4.249%. Today’s +9% rally in oil prices is raising inflation expectations and undercutting T-note prices. Also, concerns that the cost of the ongoing war against Iran will boost the US budget deficit are bearish for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures are weighing on T-notes as the Treasury will auction $22 billion of 30-year bonds later today.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 2.25-year high of 2.962% and is up +1.6 bp to 2.948%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +9.7 bp to 4.784%.
The European Union's economy chief, Valdis Dombrovskis, said the inflation rate could surpass 3% this year and GDP in the Eurozone could be as much as -0.4 points lower if the war in the Middle East causes crude oil prices to remain around $100 per barrel and gas prices stay elevated for an extended period.
Swaps are discounting a 3% chance of a -25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on March 19.
US Stock Movers
Airline stocks and cruise line operators are falling today due to the 8% surge in crude oil prices, which are boosting companies’ fuel costs and threatening earnings. Carnival (CCL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) are down more than -6%, and United Airlines Holdings (UAL) is down more than -4%. Also, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), American Airlines Group (AAL), Alaska Air Group (ALK), and Southwest Airlines (LUV) are down more than -3%. In addition, Delta Airlines (DAL) is down more than -2%.
Chip stocks are sliding today, weighing on the broader market. Lam Research (LRCX), Applied Materials (AMAT), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Micron Technology (MU), and Intel (INTC) are down more than -4%. Also, ASML Holding NV (ASML), Analog Devices (ADI), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), KLA Corp (KLAC), Microchip Technology (MCHP), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are down more than -3%.
Credit concerns are weighing on bank stocks and asset managers today after Morgan Stanley and Cliffwater LLC capped withdrawals from their private credit funds amid investor demand to redeem more than the funds allow. Morgan Stanley (MS) and KKR & Co (KKR) are down more than -4%. Also, Goldman Sachs (GS) is down more than -3% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials. In addition, Citigroup (C) and Ares Management (ARES) are down more than -3%.
Fertilizer stocks are climbing today amid supply disruptions from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. CF Industries Holdings (CF) is up more than +10% to lead gainers in the S&P 500. Also, Intrepid Potash (IPI) is up more than +8%, and Mosaic (MOS) is up more than +5%.
Netskope (NTSK) is down more than -24% after forecasting a Q1 adjusted net loss per share of -6 cents to -7 cents, wider than Q4’s -4 cent EPS loss.
G-III Apparel Group Ltd (GIII) is down more than -12% after reporting Q4 net sales of $771.5 million, below the consensus of $791.8 million.
GlobalFoundries (GFS) is down more than -6% after a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Co. was said to sell as much as $852 million of its stake in the stock overnight at $41.60 to $42.60 per share.
Dollar General (DG) is down more than -5% after giving an underwhelming 2027 comparable sales forecast of up +2.2% to +2.7%, the midpoint right on the consensus of +2.45%.
UiPath (PATH) is down more than -5% after reporting Q4 subscription revenue of $251.2 million, below the consensus of $252.1 million.
MercadoLibre (MELI) is down more than -5% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after JPMorgan Chase downgraded the stock to neutral from overweight.
Dow Inc. (DOW) is up more than +6% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $40.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) is up more than +5% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $76.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is up more than +4% after Wells Fargo Securities double upgraded the stock to overweight from underweight with a price target of $69.
Atlassian Corp (TEAM) is up more than +2% after announcing a restructuring that will eliminate about 10% of its workforce. UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $97.
Earnings Reports(3/12/2026)
Dollar General Corp (DG), Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA), Lennar Corp (LEN), Adobe Inc (ADBE).
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Stocks Retreat Amid Rising Crude Prices and Credit Worries

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.88%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -1.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.03%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -0.97%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -1.10%.
Stocks are under pressure today as crude oil prices keep rising amid widening disruptions to production and transport in the Middle East. WTI crude oil prices are up more than +8% today after Iraq suspended oil terminal activity following an attack by Iran on two tankers. Oman also temporarily evacuated a key oil export hub at Mina Al Fahal, and Iran escalated attacks on Dubai. Crude prices extended their gains today on comments from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran’s leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue.
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Crude oil prices are moving higher today despite the IEA members' decision on Wednesday to release 400 million barrels from emergency oil stockpiles. The IEA said the war against Iran is disrupting 7.5% of global oil supply, and the conflict will cut global oil supply by 8 million bpd this month. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, has choked off oil and gas flows due to Iran’s attacks on shipping in the waterway and forced Gulf producers to cut output because they can’t export from the region.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said that his country would need “firm international guarantees against future aggression” to accept a ceasefire as well as reparations. However, comments from President Trump late Wednesday suggest the conflict could continue for weeks when he said that it would be unwise for the US to wind down hostilities too soon.
US economic news today was mixed for stocks after weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, a sign of labor market strength. Also, Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose to an 11-month high, but Jan building permits fell to a 5-month low.
US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -1,000 to 213,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 215,000.
US Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose +7.2% m/m to an 11-month high of 1.487 million, stronger than expectations of a decline to 1.341 million. Jan building permits, a proxy for future construction, fell -5.4% m/m to a 5-month low of 1.376 million, weaker than expectations of 1.410 million.
The US Jan trade deficit shrank to -$54.5 billion, narrower than expectations of -$66.0 billion.
Q4 earnings season is nearly over, with more than 95% of the S&P 500 companies having reported earnings results. Earnings have been a positive factor for stocks, with 74% of the 492 S&P 500 companies that have reported beating expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6%.
The markets are discounting a 0% chance for a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next policy meeting on March 17-18.
Overseas stock markets are lower. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down -0.86%. China's Shanghai Composite fell from a 1-week high and closed down -0.10%. Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.04%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) are down by -9 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +1.6 bp to 4.245%. June T-notes fell to a 5-week low today, and the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a 5-week high of 4.249%. Today’s +8% rally in oil prices is raising inflation expectations and undercutting T-note prices. Also, concerns that the cost of the ongoing war against Iran will boost the US budget deficit are bearish for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures are weighing on T-notes as the Treasury will auction $22 billion of 30-year bonds later today.
European government bond yields are mixed today. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 2.25-year high of 2.958% and is up +1.2 bp to 2.944%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +5.3 bp to 4.739%.
The European Union's economy chief, Valdis Dombrovskis, said the inflation rate could surpass 3% this year and GDP in the Eurozone could be as much as -0.4 points lower if the war in the Middle East causes crude oil prices to remain around $100 per barrel and gas prices stay elevated for an extended period.
Swaps are discounting a 4% chance of a -25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on March 19.
US Stock Movers
Airline stocks and cruise line operators are falling today due to the 8% surge in crude oil prices, which are boosting companies’ fuel costs and threatening earnings. Carnival (CCL), Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), United Airlines Holdings (UAL), American Airlines Group (AAL), Alaska Air Group (ALK), and Southwest Airlines (LUV) are down more than -3%. Also, Delta Airlines (DAL) is down more than -2%.
Chip stocks are sliding today, weighing on the broader market. Lam Research (LRCX), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Micron Technology (MU) are down more than -3%. Also, ASML Holding NV (ASML), Intel (INTC), Analog Devices (ADI), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), KLA Corp (KLAC), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Microchip Technology (MCHP), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are down more than -2%.
Fertilizer stocks are climbing today amid supply disruptions from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. CF Industries Holdings (CF) is up more than +7% to lead gainers in the S&P 500. Also, Intrepid Potash (IPI) and Mosaic (MOS) are up more than +4%.
Netskope (NTSK) is down more than -22% after forecasting a Q1 adjusted net loss per share of -6 cents to -7 cents, wider than Q4’s -4 cent EPS loss.
G-III Apparel Group Ltd (GIII) is down more than -14% after reporting Q4 net sales of $771.5 million, below the consensus of $791.8 million.
Dollar General (DG) is down more than -7% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after giving an underwhelming 2027 comparable sales forecast of up +2.2% to +2.7%, the midpoint right on the consensus of +2.45%.
UiPath (PATH) is down more than -5% after reporting Q4 subscription revenue of $251.2 million, below the consensus of $252.1 million.
MercadoLibre (MELI) is down more than -4% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after JPMorgan Chase downgraded the stock to neutral from overweight.
GlobalFoundries (GFS) is down more than -4% after a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Co. was said to sell as much as $852 million of its stake in the stock overnight at $41.60 to $42.60 per share.
Dow Inc. (DOW) is up more than +6% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $40.
Atlassian Corp (TEAM) is up more than +4% after announcing a restructuring that will eliminate about 10% of its workforce. UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $97.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is up more than +3% after Wells Fargo Securities double upgraded the stock to overweight from underweight with a price target of $69.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) is up more than +3% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $76.
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Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Continue to Climb

JetBlue Airways JBLU reaffirmed its commitment to the South Florida community by hosting its annual “Fly Like a Girl” event in Fort Lauderdale during Women’s History Month. The initiative aims to inspire young girls to explore careers in aviation and STEM fields. The program welcomed more than 100 local students aged 10-14 and gave them hands-on exposure to aviation through interactive activities, aircraft demonstrations and discussions with female pilots, engineers and technicians.
Through the event, JBLU actively promotes diversity and works to build a stronger future workforce in aviation. Female crewmembers shared their experiences and introduced students to different aviation careers, helping participants understand opportunities in a field that has historically been male-dominated. The initiative encourages young girls to develop an early interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
JBLU organized the event in partnership with the JetBlue Foundation and the Museum of Discovery and Science. The museum’s STEMobile, a mobile science lab, delivered interactive learning experiences and hands-on STEM activities that allowed students to explore real-world scientific concepts.
The event highlighted the company’s strong presence in South Florida and its leadership at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport. By investing in youth education and community initiatives, the airline strengthens its relationship with the region while helping develop the next generation of aviation professionals.
Share Price Performance of JBLU
JBLU’s share price has declined 9.8% over the past 90 days compared with the Transportation - Airline industry’s 12.6% fall.
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JBLU’s Zacks Rank
JBLU currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Stocks to Consider
Investors interested in the Zacks Transportation sector should consider Allegiant Travel Company ALGT and Southwest Airlines LUV. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
ALGT currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
Allegiant has an expected earnings growth rate of more than 100% for the current year. The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed the mark once, delivering an average beat of 23.61%.
Southwest Airlines currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
LUV has an expected earnings growth rate of more than 100% for the current year. The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters, missed once in the remaining, delivering an average beat of 253.9%.
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JBLU Sparks Aviation Interest Among Girls With Fort Lauderdale Event

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Chicago, IL – March 11, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Allegiant Travel Co. ALGT, Southwest Airlines LUV, International Consolidated Airlines Group ICAGY, American AAL, Delta DAL and United UAL.
Time to Catch Airline Stocks on the Rebound, or Is It Too Soon?
With many airline stocks trading at enticingly low forward P/E valuations, their rebound prospects have become increasingly attractive following a broader industry-wide correction.
However, several major U.S. airlines have cut or softened their earnings forecasts due to rising fuel costs, geopolitical disruptions, and uneven travel demand.
These pressures have contributed to weaker sector performance and investor caution, although there are a few noteworthy airline stocks that are starting to make the argument for being in oversold territory.
Why Airlines Are Cutting Earnings Forecasts
1. Jet Fuel Prices Have Spiked Sharply
Fuel is one of the largest airline expenses, and recent geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have driven oil prices dramatically higher. Optimistically, crude oil prices dropped toward $80 a barrel on Tuesday after previously spiking above $100.
Still, jet fuel prices have surged over 70% in Asia and more than 140% in Europe, driven by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader supply-chain threats.
Higher fuel costs directly reduce profit margins, forcing airlines to revise earnings expectations downward.
2. Geopolitical Tensions Are Disrupting Flight Routes
Airspace closures have sprawled across the Middle East after Iran-related strikes grounded thousands of flights and disrupted global travel flows.
These disruptions increase operating costs (longer routes, cancellations) and reduce revenue.
3. Demand and Pricing Have Been Softer Than Expected
Along with rising costs, domestic airline stocks has underperformed the broader market this year due to weaker-than-hoped demand and pricing.
Economic uncertainty has also played a part in dampening consumer travel spending.
4. Labor Issues and Pilot Shortages
Airlines continue to face elevated labor costs and pilot shortages, which pressure margins and complicate capacity planning.
Additionally, there has been a TSA personnel shortage recently, causing hours-long airport security lines across the U.S., including major hubs like Houston, New Orleans, and Atlanta.
The TSA shortage is directly tied to the ongoing partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has forced TSA officers to work without pay, leading to increased absences and reduced staffing.
Southwest a Notable Airline Stock That Looks Oversold
Holding spots on the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, three notable airline stocks are making the case for being oversold, including Allegiant Travel Co., Southwest Airlines and International Consolidated Airlines Group, the holding company for British Airways and Iberia Airlines.
All three trade under 10X forward earnings and have fallen sharply over the last month, but are experiencing a stable or favorable trend of EPS revisions despite industry-wide cost pressures.
Southwest, for example, is less affected by international flight disruptions as a major regional carrier in the U.S. Trading at 9X forward earnings, FY26 and FY27 EPS estimates are actually up 6% and 4% for Southwest in the last 30 days, respectively.
Projected to bring in more than $30 billion in annual sales, Southwest’s annual earnings are now expected to spike to $4.38 per share this year compared to EPS of $0.93 in 2025. Furthermore, FY27 EPS is projected to leap another 18% to $5.17.
More compelling, the year-ago EPS estimates picture shows that Southwest’s FY26 and FY27 earnings estimate revisions have now spiked 57% and 33%, respectively.
Conclusion & Strategic Thoughts
Airline stocks may start to present some of the most intriguing buy-the-dip opportunities for investors who are willing to be patient and expand their risk tolerance. The airline industry is highly cyclical and sensitive to economic shifts, yet it can deliver strong returns when operating conditions turn favorable.
Keeping this in mind, major carriers likeAmerican, Delta and United have all cut their earnings forecast but remain attractive for long-term investors with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Although there could still be better buying opportunities ahead, several indicators suggest the pullback in the major airline stocks is starting to offer a compelling entry point as well, considering travel demand as a whole was still strong heading into 2026, and they're also trading at discounted valuations. This setup favors patient buyers looking for cyclical recovery potential.
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Consolidated Airlines, American, Delta and United

With many airline stocks trading at enticingly low forward P/E valuations, their rebound prospects have become increasingly attractive following a broader industry-wide correction.
However, several major U.S. airlines have cut or softened their earnings forecasts due to rising fuel costs, geopolitical disruptions, and uneven travel demand.
These pressures have contributed to weaker sector performance and investor caution, although there are a few noteworthy airline stocks that are starting to make the argument for being in oversold territory.
Why Airlines Are Cutting Earnings Forecasts
1. Jet Fuel Prices Have Spiked Sharply
Fuel is one of the largest airline expenses, and recent geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have driven oil prices dramatically higher. Optimistically, crude oil prices dropped toward $80 a barrel on Tuesday after previously spiking above $100.
Still, jet fuel prices have surged over 70% in Asia and more than 140% in Europe, driven by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader supply-chain threats.
Higher fuel costs directly reduce profit margins, forcing airlines to revise earnings expectations downward.
2. Geopolitical Tensions Are Disrupting Flight Routes
Airspace closures have sprawled across the Middle East after Iran-related strikes grounded thousands of flights and disrupted global travel flows.
These disruptions increase operating costs (longer routes, cancellations) and reduce revenue.
3. Demand and Pricing Have Been Softer Than Expected
Along with rising costs, domestic airline stocks has underperformed the broader market this year due to weaker-than-hoped demand and pricing.
Economic uncertainty has also played a part in dampening consumer travel spending.
4. Labor Issues and Pilot Shortages
Airlines continue to face elevated labor costs and pilot shortages, which pressure margins and complicate capacity planning.
Additionally, there has been a TSA personnel shortage recently, causing hours-long airport security lines across the U.S., including major hubs like Houston, New Orleans, and Atlanta.
The TSA shortage is directly tied to the ongoing partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has forced TSA officers to work without pay, leading to increased absences and reduced staffing.
Southwest is a Notable Airline Stock That Looks Oversold
Holding spots on the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, three notable airline stocks are making the case for being oversold, including Allegiant Travel Company ALGT, Southwest Airlines LUV, and International Consolidated Airlines Group ICAGY, the holding company for British Airways and Iberia Airlines.
All three trade under 10X forward earnings and have fallen sharply over the last month, but are experiencing a stable or favorable trend of EPS revisions despite industry-wide cost pressures.
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Southwest, for example, is less affected by international flight disruptions as a major regional carrier in the U.S. Trading at 9X forward earnings, FY26 and FY27 EPS estimates are actually up 6% and 4% for Southwest in the last 30 days, respectively.
Projected to bring in more than $30 billion in annual sales, Southwest’s annual earnings are now expected to spike to $4.38 per share this year compared to EPS of $0.93 in 2025. Furthermore, FY27 EPS is projected to leap another 18% to $5.17.
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More compelling, the year-ago EPS estimates picture shows that Southwest’s FY26 and FY27 earnings estimate revisions have now spiked 57% and 33%, respectively.
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Conclusion & Strategic Thoughts
Airline stocks may start to present some of the most intriguing buy-the-dip opportunities for investors who are willing to be patient and expand their risk tolerance. The airline industry is highly cyclical and sensitive to economic shifts, yet it can deliver strong returns when operating conditions turn favorable.
Keeping this in mind, major carriers like American AAL, Delta DAL, and United UAL have all cut their earnings forecast but remain attractive for long-term investors with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Although there could still be better buying opportunities ahead, several indicators suggest the pullback in the major airline stocks is starting to offer a compelling entry point as well, considering travel demand as a whole was still strong heading into 2026, and they're also trading at discounted valuations. This setup favors patient buyers looking for cyclical recovery potential.
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Time to Buy Airline Stocks for a Rebound, or is it Too Soon?

JetBlue Airways JBLU has launched a service to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (“VPS”), marking its 11th destination in Florida and strengthening connectivity between the Northeast and the Sunshine State. The airline operated its inaugural flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. It introduced a new nonstop route connecting VPS and Boston Logan International Airport, expanding travel options to Florida’s Emerald Coast.
The airline now offers travelers in major Northeast markets direct access to one of Florida’s popular leisure destinations, known for its white-sand beaches and vibrant tourism appeal. By linking Destin–Fort Walton Beach with New York and Boston, JetBlue taps strong leisure demand while providing Florida Panhandle residents with easier connections to its broader network across the United States, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe.
JetBlue will boost service during the Spring Break period by operating two daily nonstop flights between Boston and Destin–Fort Walton Beach on select days from April 17-26. To promote the new routes and encourage early bookings, the airline introduced limited-time introductory fares starting at $69 one-way.
This expansion highlights JetBlue’s continued focus on strengthening its Northeast–Florida corridor, where it already maintains a strong presence. Passengers on the new routes will enjoy JetBlue’s signature onboard offerings, including free Fly-Fi internet, seatback entertainment and complimentary snacks and beverages.
Share Price Performance
The company’s share price has declined 21.3% over the past year against the Transportation-Airline industry’s 17.5% rise.
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JBLU’s Zacks Rank
JBLU currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Stocks to Consider
Investors interested in the Zacks Transportation sector should consider Allegiant Travel Company ALGT and Southwest Airlines LUV.
ALGT currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
Allegiant has an expected earnings growth rate of more than 100% for the current year. The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed the mark once, delivering an average beat of 23.61%.
Southwest Airlines currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
LUV has an expected earnings growth rate of more than 100% for the current year. The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, delivering an average beat of 253.9%.
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JBLU Adds Destin-Fort Walton Beach as Its 11th Florida Destination

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/12/26, Southwest Airlines Co (Symbol: LUV), Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (Symbol: VSH), and Franco-Nevada Corp (Symbol: FNV) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Southwest Airlines Co will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.18 on 4/2/26, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.10 on 3/26/26, and Franco-Nevada Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.44 on 3/26/26. As a percentage of LUV's recent stock price of $43.03, this dividend works out to approximately 0.42%, so look for shares of Southwest Airlines Co to trade 0.42% lower — all else being equal — when LUV shares open for trading on 3/12/26. Similarly, investors should look for VSH to open 0.60% lower in price and for FNV to open 0.17% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for LUV, VSH, and FNV, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
Southwest Airlines Co (Symbol: LUV):
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (Symbol: VSH):
Franco-Nevada Corp (Symbol: FNV):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 1.67% for Southwest Airlines Co, 2.38% for Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., and 0.67% for Franco-Nevada Corp.
In Tuesday trading, Southwest Airlines Co shares are currently up about 3.5%, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. shares are up about 0.6%, and Franco-Nevada Corp shares are up about 1.3% on the day.
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