Southwest (LUV) PT Lowered to $68 at Imperial Capital Following 1Q
Imperial Capital lowered its price target on Southwest (NYSE: LUV) to $68.00 (from $75.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating following the company's 1Q. In its earnings release on 4/26/18, LUV indicated 2Q18 RASM is expected decline 1-3%, including a 1-2% impact from the recent accident.
Management lowered 2Q18 EPS estimate to $1.31 from $1.52, FY18 EPS estimate to $4.40 from $5.00, and FY19 EPS estimate to $5.60 from $6.50.