Susquehanna Lifts Southwest (LUV) PT to $35 Amid Q3 2025 Earnings Preview

Group 1 - Southwest Airlines Co. is considered one of the cheap stocks to buy for the next 5 years, with Susquehanna raising the price target to $35 from $30 while maintaining a Neutral rating [1] - The company is undergoing a transformational journey despite facing headwinds, as noted in its Q2 earnings report [1] - For Q2, the company's overall revenue decreased by 1.50% year-over-year to $7.24 billion, with RASM down 3.1% and CASM-X up 4.7% [2][3] Group 2 - For Q3, Southwest Airlines anticipates RASM guidance to range from a decrease of 2% to an increase of 2% year-over-year, while CASM-X guidance is expected to rise by 3.5% to 5.5% [3] - Fuel costs are estimated to be between $2.40 and $2.50 per gallon for the upcoming quarter [3]