Southwest Airlines Co vs Progressive Corp — how do they compare? Southwest Airlines Co trades at $48.76 (market cap $23.63B), while Progressive Corp trades at $205.78 (market cap $123.39B). The key difference: Progressive Corp is far larger — about 5.2× Southwest Airlines Co's market cap, and Progressive Corp pays the higher dividend (6.55%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LUV | PGR | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $23.63B | $123.39B |
Sector | Industrials | Financials |
52-Week High | $54.80 | $252.68 |
52-Week Low | $29.06 | $190.40 |
Enterprise Value | $26.70B | $131.61B |
Dividend Yield | 1.49% | 6.55% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic carrier in the United States, as measured by the number of originating passengers boarded. Southwest operates over 700 aircraft in an all-Boeing 737 fleet. Despite expanding into longer routes and business travel, the airline still specializes in short-haul leisure flights, using a point-to-point network. Southwest operates a low-cost carrier business model.
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