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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Southwest Airlines (LUV). During the week, the LUV dropped -2.16 points, or -5.18%, and closed at 39.50 on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was the worst weekly loss since August 21, 2026. Weekly volume was -37% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See LUV long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on November 1, 2023 at 21.91 and reached 55.11 on February 17, 2026. LUV gained -33.20 points, or -151.53%, in 119 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (33.44) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See LUV medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on August 11, 2025 at 28.98 and reached 55.11 on February 17, 2026. LUV gained -26.13 points, or -90.17%, in 27 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (41.40) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. LUV may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See LUV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since August 7, 2026. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See LUV short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on September 22, 2026 at 43.20 and reached 39.09 on October 14, 2026. LUV lost 4.11 points, or 9.51%, in 22 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See LUV daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Lane's Stochastic. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
During the last week, the price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 8.91% on Friday. It is 54.38% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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