Posted 3/13/2024, 2:17:44 PM
Southwest Airlines Upgraded to Hold by Jefferies on Valuation After Recent Selloff Tied to Boeing 737 Max Delays
- Jefferies upgraded Southwest Airlines (LUV) to Hold from Underperform and raised their price target to $28 from $20
- The upgrade comes after Southwest shares sold off sharply when the company cut capacity plans due to fewer Boeing 737 Max deliveries
- Jefferies says Southwest shares are now fairly valued following the selloff
- The lack of Max deliveries could free up cash for Southwest in the near term
- Jefferies cites pressures like student loan debt as a headwind for consumer spending on air travel