Southwest's profits are down 42% this year but it's the top U.S. airline stock

Southwest's stock has gained nearly 24% so far this year, more than any other airline.

# Southwest's profits are down 42% this year but it's the top U.S. airline stock Southwest's stock has gained nearly 24% so far this year, more than any other airline. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/23/southwest-luv-airline-stocks.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*