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HSBC upgrades Southwest Airlines to Hold despite fuel cost challenges after strong Q1 results

Analyst Insights
24 Apr 2026
Andrew Wynn
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HSBC upgraded Southwest Airlines to a Hold rating with a price target of $36.10 following the airline's strong Q1 2026 results, including a 12.8% revenue increase to $7.24 billion and earnings per share of $0.45. However, rising fuel costs at $2.73 per gallon pose a significant risk to the company's full-year guidance, leading to a cautious outlook despite positive performance. The upgrade reflects confidence in the airline's recovery but acknowledges ongoing operational challenges ahead.

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