Southwest Airlines Co. is set to announce its Q4 earnings on January 29. Analysts expect a profit of $0.55 per share, down 1.8% from the year-ago quarter. For the fiscal year, analysts predict a profit of $0.93 per share, down 3.1% from the previous year. LUV shares have surged 23% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 and XLI. In Q3, the company delivered mixed results, causing shares to drop by 6.3%. Wall Street analysts have a “Hold” rating on LUV stock. Five analysts recommend “Strong Buy,” while four suggest “Strong Sell.”

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