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Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic air carrier in the United States by passengers boarded. Southwest operates nearly 800 aircraft in an all-Boeing 737 fleet. Despite offering some longer routes and a few perks for business travelers, the airline predominantly specializes in short-haul, leisure flights operated in a single, open-seating cabin configuration in a point-to-point network. In late 2025, Southwest will modify its cabins to offer some seats with extra legroom and will update its ticketing process and merchandising to offer assigned seats and more fare categories including a basic economy class that will more directly compete with other airlines' offerings.

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Eighty percent of small American businesses that buy from China will "just die," Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen said during an April 24 appearance on &#8220;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dgHWv-Dh6Q&amp;t=3326s">The Prof G Pod</a>,&#8221; a podcast hosted by Scott Galloway.
Petersen warned that the U.S.&#8217;s 145% tariff on Chinese imports could lead to &#8220;mass bankruptcies&#8221; and widespread job losses across the country.
Petersen, who founded Flexport in 2013 and raised $935 million in 2022 at an $8 billion valuation, explained that most products affected are not essentials. &#8220;We have customers that buy pizza ovens in China, like for your backyard,&#8221; he said.&nbsp;
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&#8220;They&#8217;re&nbsp; really cool products. When the price goes up 50% or more, you might go out and buy pizza from Domino&#8217;s or something.&#8221; Petersen suggested the government could ultimately &#8220;back down&#8221; from the trade war as the pressure mounts.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Chaos Hits Small Importers First</h2>
Flexport has already seen a sharp 35% decline in ocean freight bookings from China within a week of the tariff rollout, Peterson<a href="https://x.com/typesfast/status/1912890264135577990"> posted on X</a> on April 17. This early signal reflects growing uncertainty among small importers, many of whom lack the financial buffer to absorb sudden cost hikes.
Business owners across industries are struggling. Chelsey Brown, owner of the home décor company Curio Blvd told the<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/ae8277b7-f8fb-4262-811d-ed8f3d9c70fe"> Financial Times</a> she had to stop operations entirely. Jacob Sendowski, co-founder of Souper Cubes, estimated it would cost millions to relocate production away from China.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">De Minimis Change Fuels Tension</h2>
Adding to the pressure, the U.S. eliminated the de minimis exemption on May 2, requiring tariffs on low-value parcels previously exempt. The move will affect over 4 million small shipments from China daily, according to the<a href="https://apnews.com/article/1b52319a85572331baf31cb6287ecddf"> Associated Press</a>, intensifying costs for sellers relying on direct-to-consumer shipping models.
The tariff escalation is already triggering legal pushback. Five small businesses from various states have filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade, arguing that the administration&#8217;s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act violates the Constitution&#8217;s separation of powers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Economy Shows Signs of Strain</h2>
U.S. gross domestic product shrank <a href="https://www.bea.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/gdp1q25-adv.pdf">0.3% in Q1 2025</a>—the first contraction in three years—due to falling imports and reduced government spending. This economic downturn is being closely watched as inflation and trade disruptions continue to ripple.
"I may not want to go higher, or I may not want to even go up to that level&#8230; because you want people to buy," President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXgnqYC83pQ">told reporters</a> on April 17, signaling he might not escalate tariffs further.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Airlines, Farmers Brace for Fallout</h2>
The pain isn&#8217;t limited to retail. The <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/04/28/business/us-agriculture-industry-in-full-blown-crisis-as-trump-tariffs-shrink-chinese-orders">New York Post</a> reported last week that U.S. farmers are facing a &#8220;full-blown crisis&#8221; after China canceled 12,000 tons of pork orders and slashed soybean purchases by 97% in one week.
In the aviation sector, Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) CEO Bob Jordan told<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-24/southwest-ceo-says-us-airline-industry-is-already-in-a-recession"> Bloomberg</a> in an interview late last month that the airline industry is already in a recession. &#8220;When consumers are uncertain, they pull back. Consumers can immediately stop spending,&#8221; he said.
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Shares of airline stocks are trading higher amid overall market strength following April's jobs data and reports that China's Commerce Ministry is assessing possible trade talks with the US. Better-than-feared jobs data and a potential trade deal could ease some concerns over consumer spending.

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Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) underwent analysis by 13 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Southwest Airlines, presenting an average target of $31.08, a high estimate of $42.00, and a low estimate of $23.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 5.82% lower than the prior average price target of $33.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745953249_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Southwest Airlines is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Savanthi Syth</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Trent</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Wadewitz</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savanthi Syth</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Trent</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Wadewitz</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conor Cunningham</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Baker</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Baker</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Southwest Airlines. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Southwest Airlines compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Southwest Airlines's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Southwest Airlines's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUV/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Southwest Airlines analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Southwest Airlines Better</h2>
Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic air carrier in the United States by passengers boarded. Southwest operates nearly 800 aircraft in an all-Boeing 737 fleet. Despite offering some longer routes and a few perks for business travelers, the airline predominantly specializes in short-haul, leisure flights operated in a single, open-seating cabin configuration in a point-to-point network. In late 2025, Southwest will modify its cabins to offer some seats with extra legroom and will update its ticketing process and merchandising to offer assigned seats and more fare categories including a basic economy class that will more directly compete with other airlines' offerings.
<h3>Southwest Airlines's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Southwest Airlines's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.56%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of -2.32%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Southwest Airlines's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -1.51% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of -0.45%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.85.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Breaking Down Southwest Airlines: 13 Analysts Share Their Views

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>597</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JBLU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KBR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>518</td>
<td>976</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
<td>642</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$98.5K</td>
<td>357</td>
<td>537</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$95.7K</td>
<td>992</td>
<td>421</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>359</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WCC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 990 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.5K, with a price of $44.0 per contract. There were 597 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2128 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JBLU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 658 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $59.0 per contract. There were 8502 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1419 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 39 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 39 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1008 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 926 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 53 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 518 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 976 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 487 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.9K, with a price of $82.0 per contract. There were 15954 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 642 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 48 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $98.5K, with a price of $2072.0 per contract. There were 357 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 143 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 1429 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 420 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.7K, with a price of $228.0 per contract. There were 992 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 421 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 233 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $159.0 per contract. There were 3022 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 359 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WCC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCC#NYSE">WCC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 89 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.1K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 80 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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ACHR

LUNR

10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth reiterates Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $42 to $40.

Price Target

Reiteration

Raymond James Reiterates Outperform on Southwest Airlines, Lowers Price Target to $40

A record-high percentage of U.S. households are making only minimum payments on their credit cards, according to new data released by Apollo Global Management Inc. Chief Economist Torsten Slok.
What Happened: In a report titled &#8220;How are U.S. consumers and firms responding to tariffs?&#8221; Slok highlighted Federal Reserve data showing the share of accounts making only minimum payments has climbed above 11% as of the first quarter of 2025, the highest level recorded since tracking began in 2012.
The trend shows a clear upward trajectory over the past decade, with a brief dip during the early pandemic period in the second quarter of 2020, followed by an accelerated rise to current record levels.
This growing reliance on minimum payments comes as Americans&#8217; collective <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44889438/survey-unveils-american-misconceptions-about-credit-card-debt-management">credit card debt reached an unprecedented $1.21 trillion by the end of 2024</a>, up 7.3% from the previous year, according to Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis data.
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/28070824/Screenshot-2025-04-28-at-4.37.46%E2%80%AFPM-1024x556.png" alt="" class="wp-image-890603" style="width:606px;height:auto" /></figure>
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Why It Matters: Financial experts warn that making only minimum payments is a troubling sign of increasing consumer stress. A recent Experian survey found 40% of Americans mistakenly believe <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44889438/survey-unveils-american-misconceptions-about-credit-card-debt-management">minimum payments are an effective debt management strategy</a>.
The credit strain coincides with recent warnings from major corporations about consumer spending pullbacks. Southwest Airlines Co. CEO Robert Jordan stated, &#8220;I don&#8217;t care if you call it a recession or not, in this industry that&#8217;s a recession,&#8221; while PepsiCo Inc. CFO Jamie Caulfield admitted, &#8220;Relative to where we were three months ago, we probably aren&#8217;t feeling as good about the consumer now.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Apollo&#8217;s Slok has separately <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44899617/90-chance-of-recession-due-to-trumps-tariffs-sharp-slowdown-is-coming-economist-says">warned of a 90% chance of recession in 2025</a> if current tariff policies under President Donald Trump remain unchanged, potentially worsening consumer financial challenges in the coming months.
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Equities

Markets

As US Credit Card Debt Soars, Record Number Of Americans Rely On Minimum Payments Amid Recession Fears And Trump Tariffs

American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) reported their quarterly results broadly in-line with the tone set by Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), according to JPMorgan.
The Airlines Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58485285ee7bf6000154d235/jamie-baker">Analyst Jamie Baker</a> maintained ratings, while cutting price targets.
<ul>
<li>American Airlines: Overweight, price target reduced from $26 to $19</li>
<li>Alaska Air Group: Overweight, price target cut from $89 to $73</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines: Underweight, price target trimmed from $30 to $23</li>
</ul>
"Low-end domestic demand is under significant pressure, premium and international remain the bright spots for now, and loyalty returns continue to help cushion the aggregate impact to earnings," Baker said in a note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
American: The company reported adjusted loss of 59 cents per share, slightly better than consensus of 69 cents per share, the analyst stated. "Passenger revenue was roughly flat, on capacity down 1pt YoY," he added. While American Airlines continue to make progress in recapturing its historical share of indirect revenue by yearend, its margin performance has been flat, Baker said.
Alaska Air Group: The company's adjusted loss came in at 77 cents per share, worse than its January guidance of between 70 and 50 cents per share, the analyst stated. "Management cited a 3pt top-line disruption from demand softness during the quarter, which (all things being equal) would have placed the company comfortably ahead of its guidance," he wrote.
Southwest: The company reported an adjusted loss of 13 cents per share. That&#8217;s better than the consensus of 18 cents per share. Total EBIT minus cost of initiatives implies an EBIT loss of $100 million — $447 million worse than in 2024, Baker said.
Price Action: At the time of publication on Friday, shares of:
<ul>
<li>American Airlines had risen by 0.30% to $9.64</li>
<li>Alaska Air had risen by 1.13% to $41.98</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines had declined by 0.95% to $26.19</li>
</ul>
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</ul>
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Analyst Color

Earnings

Airlines Face 'Significant Pressure': Analysts Adjust Expectations After Q1 Results

The airline industry is back in the headlines, though not in a way that would make investors cheer. Another batch of earnings releases from large U.S. carriers—American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), and Alaska Air (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>)—has brought a somber message: the skies are cloudy for forward-looking guidance. As these airlines take back their 2025 outlooks in response to escalating macroeconomic uncertainty, investors holding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">airline-themed ETFs</a> are replanning their altitude.
ETFs In Focus
These are the three most susceptible ETFs most exposed to the turbulence shaking up the skies:
U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>)
This is the most widely held airline ETF among most investors, providing access to a portfolio of global airline shares, with a heavy U.S. bias. JETS has large stakes in Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), United Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NYSE">UAL</a>), American, and Southwest—all of which have watched their share prices spiral downward more than 20% on an average so far into 2025. Needless to say, JETS has declined sharply year to date, almost 23%, both as a result of weaker domestic demand and increasing economic headwinds.
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iShares Transportation Average ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYT#BATS">IYT</a>)
Although not airline-centric, IYT does have high exposure to airlines, along with freight and logistics stocks. The fund has been stressed by weakness within the passenger air travel component, as air travel demand between the U.S. and other countries especially Canada, has been affected due to tariffs and is susceptible to additional challenges if the slowdown permeates to cargo and global travel.
SPDR S&amp;P Transportation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTN#NYSE">XTN</a>)
XTN provides equal-weighted exposure to the wider transportation space, including regional carriers. It&#8217;s more attuned to under-the-radar participants such as Alaska Air, which have fallen harder than their big-cap peers because they&#8217;ve been more dependent on domestic routes—now the weakest part of the market.
Guidance Cuts
Although first-quarter results were largely better than projected, the actual theater of action is in the empty forecast columns.
American Airlines topped revenue expectations and reported a smaller-than-expected Q1 loss, but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44982328/american-airlines-flies-into-uncertainty-q1-revenue-miss-2025-outlook-pulled-but-debt-plan-on-track">withdrew its full-year forecast</a>, stating visibility is limited and clouds are dense.
Southwest seconded that view, regardless of record Q1 revenue, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/04/44968055/southwest-airlines-tosses-out-profit-guidance-amid-macroeconomic-uncertainty-shares-slide-despite-better-than-expected-q1-results">withdrawing earnings guidance for 2025 and 2026</a> after experiencing demand weaken over the course of the quarter.
Alaska Air fell <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44976464/alaska-air-hit-by-demand-dip-in-q1-loss-skips-fy25-guidance-update-amid-uncertainty">short on revenue and sharply reduced Q2 expectations</a>, stating it is anticipating a 6 percentage point revenue hit from soft demand.
If investors were expecting clarity, they received fog instead.
Macro Headwinds And Tariff Crosswinds
Aside from consumer demand, geopolitics and trade tensions are also blowing fiercely. Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have contributed to growing economic uncertainty, with spillovers affecting airline sentiment. 
Boeing, meanwhile, is seeking to reroute dozens of undeliverable planes originally destined for Chinese customers. &#8220;We have many customers who want near-term deliveries, so we plan to redirect the supply to the stable demand. And we are not going to continue to build aircraft (and ship it) to customers who will not take them,&#8221; Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg explained <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44970516/boeing-adjusts-strategy-amid-trump-tariff-fallout-ceo-kelly-ortberg-says-wont-build-aircraft-for-customers-who-will-not-take-them-as-china-halts-deliveries">in the earnings call.</a>
So far this year, American Airlines has fallen 43%, Southwest is down 22%, Delta and United have slid 30% and 28%, respectively.
The domestic demand drag is evident across the board. Airlines are hoping that international and premium segments, currently holding up, don't catch the same cold, as expressed by TD Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald, <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/american-southwest-airlines-earnings-stock-price-498f8b9c">cited </a>by Barron&#8217;s. But that's a risky bet in a macro environment where clarity is more elusive than a free in-flight upgrade.
What's Next For Airline ETFs?
Investors are struggling with mixed signals: strong near-term performance in certain segments vs. gigantic uncertainty to come. Fitzgerald warned that airline stocks are likely to remain range-bound until more definitive economic data are available, citing risks to second-half 2025 and 2026 earnings estimates.
While airline ETFs might still be a long-term bargain—currently, investors are in a holding pattern. Until economic skies brighten, it may be best to have that seatbelt tightly buckled.
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Sector ETFs

ETFs

iShares Dow Jones Transportation Average Index Fund

JETS

Airline Stocks Hit Headwinds As Carriers Cut Guidance, ETFs Enter Turbulence

Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski maintains Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $32 to $26.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Southwest Airlines, Lowers Price Target to $26

Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) stock is trading volatile on Thursday. The company reported first-quarter earnings on Wednesday after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44968055">the market closed</a>.
What To Know: The airline reported an adjusted loss of 13 cents per share, beating analysts&#8217; estimate of a loss of 18 cents per share. In addition, the company reported sales of $6.43 billion, beating analysts&#8217; estimate of $6.40 billion.
The company broke down revenue further, stating passenger revenue increased 1.7% year-over-year and operating revenue increased 1.6% year-over-year.
The company ended the quarter with $9.3 billion in liquidity and $6.7 billion in excess outstanding debt.
Bob Jordan, President, CEO, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated, &#8221;&nbsp;We ran a stellar operation in&nbsp;first quarter, leading the industry in&nbsp;on time performance and improving on almost every operating metric, year-over-year. We are seeing positive results on recently rolled out initiatives, including the launch of Expedia as a new distribution channel and the further optimization of our loyalty program.&#8221;
Outlook: For the second quarter, the company expects available seat miles to rise 1% to 2% year-over-year. It projects fuel costs of $2.20 to $2.30 per gallon.
The company stated it is not reiterating its full-year 2025 or 2026 EBIT guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty. It said it is &#8220;difficult to forecast given recent and short-lived booking trends.&#8221;
&#8220;We expect to introduce basic economy and bag fees for most fare products next month and remain on track to begin selling assigned and extra legroom seats in&nbsp;third quarter&nbsp;2025 for operation beginning in&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;of next year,&#8221; Jordan added.
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LUV Price Action: At the time of writing, Southwest shares are trading 2.20% higher at $26.04, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
Image: Courtesy of Southwest Airlines Company

Movers

What's Going On With Southwest Airlines Stock Thursday?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$93.7K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>647</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PAYC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>142</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$330.8K</td>
<td>729</td>
<td>74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>761</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>943</td>
<td>59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 375 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.7K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 5933 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 420 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $282.0 per contract. There were 4233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 647 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 267 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 496 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 38 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RBA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBA#NYSE">RBA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 1354 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PAYC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 603 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 72 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $330.8K, with a price of $4595.0 per contract. There were 729 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 74 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 420 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 67 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 761 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 113 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $140.0K, with a price of $2800.0 per contract. There were 117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.0K, with a price of $1600.0 per contract. There were 943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 330 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.0K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 17 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
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U.S. equities are pushing higher for a third straight session, eyeing the longest winning streak since the Trump tariff announcement on April 2, as optimism over corporate earnings and easing trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">tensions boosts risk sentiment.</a>
Positive quarterly results and robust guidance from U.S. firms is fueling hopes the economy can weather the ongoing tariff headwinds and avoid a recession.
Meanwhile, signs of a potential thaw in the U.S.-China trade conflict emerged, with the White House reportedly considering exceptions for certain Chinese auto parts.
At midday trading in New York, the Nasdaq 100 surged 2.2%, climbing above the 19,000 mark for the first time in two weeks. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average underperformed, rising 0.9%.
Technology stocks broadly outperformed, with strength concentrated in the Magnificent Seven and the semiconductor space.
Among major movers, ServiceNow Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>) soared 15% after reporting results that beat Wall Street expectations and issuing bullish forward guidance. In contrast, shares of International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) slumped 8% as the tech giant showed lower-than-expected non-GAAP earnings. 
In the consumer staples sector, Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) dropped more than 5% after missing revenue estimates.
Treasury yields continued to ease, with yields on the 10-year Treasury down 5 basis points to 4.33%. 
Gold rebounded modestly after suffering a 2.7% slide on Wednesday. Natural gas prices extended their losing streak, plunging 4.9% and heading for a tenth consecutive negative session. 
In the crypto market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) eased 0.5% to trade at $93,300. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,095.73</td>
<td>2.2%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,456.36</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,943.95</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,944.47</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:15 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.5% up to $543.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.9% to $399.51.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2.1% to $464.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.5% to $193.08.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
Stocks reacting to earnings included: 
<ul>
<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>): up 0.6%</li>
<li>O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 6.4%</li>
<li>Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>): up 6.0%</li>
<li>FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>ServiceNow, Inc. up 14.9%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>): up 10.0%</li>
<li>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): down 7.6%</li>
<li>Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROL#NYSE">ROL</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>): up 8.9%</li>
<li>Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>): down 3.0%</li>
<li>Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>): up 7.1%</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): down 4.1%</li>
<li>CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>): up 2.5%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>The Procter &amp; Gamble Company: down 5.3%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>): down 5.2%</li>
<li>Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>): down 4.8%</li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>): up 16.1%</li>
<li>CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMS#NYSE">CMS</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XEL#NASDAQ">XEL</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKQ#NASDAQ">LKQ</a>): down 10.7%</li>
<li>PG&amp;E Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>): down 0.4%</li>
<li>L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>): down 6.1%</li>
<li>Dover Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOV#NYSE">DOV</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>): down 2.2%</li>
<li>Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): down 16.4%</li>
<li>The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>): up 3.4%</li>
<li>Allegion plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLE#NYSE">ALLE</a>): up 9.7%</li>
<li>Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>): down 3.1%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>), Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMN#NYSE">EMN</a>), Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>), Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOC#NYSE">DOC</a>), The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>), Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WY#NYSE">WY</a>), Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>), Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
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Wall Street Rally Extends Into Third Day: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

LUV stock has given up its prior loss. Southwest Airlines shares were trading lower following Q1 earnings. The company said it is not reiterating its full year 2025 or 2026 EBIT guides and said amid macroeconomic uncertainty, it is 'difficult to forecast given recent and short-lived booking trends.'

U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 200 points on Thursday.
Shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44966124/ibm-shares-slide-despite-better-than-expected-q1-details">first-quarter financial results</a>.
IBM reported quarterly earnings of $1.60 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.40. Quarterly revenue of $14.54 billion beat the analyst consensus estimate of $14.4 billion.
IBM shares dipped 7.3% to $227.62 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
<ul>
<li>TAL Education Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAL#NYSE">TAL</a>) shares dipped 17.8% to $9.02 in pre-market trading after the company announced weaker-than-expected quarterly results.</li>
<li>Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHI#NYSE">RHI</a>) fell 16.6% to $38.70 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACTG#NASDAQ">ACTG</a>) declined 11.1% to $2.65 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Latham Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWIM#NASDAQ">SWIM</a>) dipped 10.3% to $4.98 in today's pre-market trading. Latham Group will release financial results for the first quarter on Tuesday, May 6, after the closing bell.</li>
<li>Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) fell 8.2% to $54.10 in pre-market trading following weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Nokia Oyj (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) shares dipped 7.7% to $4.90 in pre-market trading as the company posted weaker-than-expected earnings for its first quarter and confirmed its guidance for the rest of the year.</li>
<li>Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) declined 6.7% to $42.99 in pre-market trading following weaker-than-expected quarterly results.</li>
<li>Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) declined 4.6% to $24.24 in pre-market trading after the company issued FY25 forecast.</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) fell 4% to $24.50 in pre-market trading as the company reported first-quarter financial results after the market close on Wednesday. Southwest Airlines pulled its full-year 2025 and 2026 EBIT guidance, citing "current macroeconomic uncertainty."</li>
<li>Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>) fell 3.7% to $5.76 in pre-market trading.</li>
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NOW: 10% &#x7C; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44973825">ServiceNow shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results.</a>
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TXN: 9% &#x7C; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44973870">Texas Instruments shares are trading higher after the company reported Q1 financial results and beat its EPS and sales estimates. Additionally, the company issued Q2 sales guidance above estimates.</a>
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LUV: -6% &#x7C; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44973774">Southwest Airlines shares are trading lower following Q1 earnings. The company said it is not reiterating its full year 2025 or 2026 EBIT guides and said amid macroeconomic uncertainty, it is 'difficult to forecast given recent and short-lived booking trends.'</a>

Market-Moving News for April 24th

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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES REDUCTION IN CORPORATE OVERHEAD WORKFORCE

Southwest Airlines to Present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES OUTLINES CHANGES TO DRIVE REVENUE GROWTH AND REWARD ITS MOST LOYAL CUSTOMERS

Southwest Airlines to Discuss First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on April 24, 2025

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Yieldstreet and Upgrade Partner to Expand Access to Consumer Credit Investing

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES REIMAGINED FARE PRODUCTS, NEW BENEFITS FOR RAPID REWARDS CREDIT CARDMEMBERS AND TIER MEMBER CUSTOMERS

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES RANKS FIRST IN ECONOMY CLASS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BY J.D. POWER FOR FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW

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