Southwest Airlines (LUV) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from Southwest Airlines (LUV) based on its 32.0% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~32.0%).

Initial dividend yield
1.915%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$3,736.95273.7%

Annual Dividend Income

$702.852614.8%

Monthly Dividend Income

$58.572614.8%

Yield on Cost

70.28%

Total Return Breakdown

$3,737 (+273.7%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

26.8%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$1,870

50.0%

Stock Price Growth

$867

23.2%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    26.60
    Annual DPS
    $0.7200
    Annual dividend
    $19.15
    Yield on cost
    1.91%
    Stock price
    $37.60
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,075.97
    Shares
    27.25
    Annual DPS
    $0.9500
    Annual dividend
    $25.89
    Yield on cost
    2.59%
    Annual investment
    $25.50
    Stock price
    $39.48
    Total profit
    $75.97
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,164.97
    Shares
    28.10
    Annual DPS
    $1.2536
    Annual dividend
    $35.23
    Yield on cost
    3.52%
    Annual investment
    $34.57
    Stock price
    $41.45
    Total profit
    $164.97
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,271.26
    Shares
    29.21
    Annual DPS
    $1.6541
    Annual dividend
    $48.31
    Yield on cost
    4.83%
    Annual investment
    $47.17
    Stock price
    $43.53
    Total profit
    $271.26
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,400.95
    Shares
    30.65
    Annual DPS
    $2.1826
    Annual dividend
    $66.90
    Yield on cost
    6.69%
    Annual investment
    $64.93
    Stock price
    $45.70
    Total profit
    $400.95
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,562.99
    Shares
    32.57
    Annual DPS
    $2.8799
    Annual dividend
    $93.80
    Yield on cost
    9.38%
    Annual investment
    $90.34
    Stock price
    $47.99
    Total profit
    $562.99
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,770.89
    Shares
    35.15
    Annual DPS
    $3.8000
    Annual dividend
    $133.55
    Yield on cost
    13.36%
    Annual investment
    $127.42
    Stock price
    $50.39
    Total profit
    $770.89
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $2,045.53
    Shares
    38.66
    Annual DPS
    $5.0142
    Annual dividend
    $193.86
    Yield on cost
    19.39%
    Annual investment
    $182.77
    Stock price
    $52.91
    Total profit
    $1,045.53
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $2,420.45
    Shares
    43.57
    Annual DPS
    $6.6162
    Annual dividend
    $288.27
    Yield on cost
    28.83%
    Annual investment
    $267.80
    Stock price
    $55.55
    Total profit
    $1,420.45
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,951.62
    Shares
    50.60
    Annual DPS
    $8.7301
    Annual dividend
    $441.76
    Yield on cost
    44.18%
    Annual investment
    $402.91
    Stock price
    $58.33
    Total profit
    $1,951.62
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $3,736.95
    Shares
    61.01
    Annual DPS
    $11.5193
    Annual dividend
    $702.85
    Yield on cost
    70.28%
    Annual investment
    $626.58
    Stock price
    $61.25
    Total profit
    $2,736.95

Income Milestones

6
$100/year — reached in year 6
10
$500/year — reached in year 10

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$396.49 (129.4% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
125.2725.89
233.3435.23
343.9948.31
458.0566.90
576.5993.80
6101.07133.55
7133.36193.86
8175.96288.27
9232.18441.76
10306.36702.85

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will Southwest Airlines pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 32.0% annual dividend growth, Southwest Airlines (LUV) could generate $702.85/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is Southwest Airlines's projected dividend growth rate?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has grown its dividend at a 32.0% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with Southwest Airlines dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional Southwest Airlines shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in Southwest Airlines to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At Southwest Airlines's current yield of 1.91%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $626,667 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.