Principal Financial Group Inc. Has $17.98 Million Stock Holdings in Southwest Airlines Co. $LUV

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-14T11:08:37+00:00

Principal Financial Group reduced its stake in Southwest Airlines by 9%, while other investors increased theirs. Southwest reported Q3 earnings slightly above estimates and a revenue increase, with mixed analyst sentiment and a "Hold" rating.

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2026-02-14 11:08:37

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Principal Financial Group Inc. recently reduced its stake in Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) by 9% to 563,484 shares, valued at approximately $17.98 million, though other institutional investors increased their holdings. Southwest Airlines slightly exceeded Q3 earnings per share estimates with $0.58, reported a 7.4% year-over-year revenue increase, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share. Analyst sentiment for LUV is mixed, with an average “Hold” rating and a price target of $46.29, but some firms have upgraded their ratings or increased price targets.

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