Major events have influenced Southwest Airlines (LUV), starting from almost collisions with other airlines, which led to FAA investigations, to intense pressure from investors. The company faces a battle against an activist hedge fund, prompting a board change. The Chairman has announced his retirement in this context.
The company is going through significant changes, including a Board refreshment phase, restructuring its board and governance, and considering possible amendments in its bag policies. However, it continues to work on enhancing customer experience and announcing new flights schedules, showing an effort to improve its financial performance.
Despite these, the company's shares have been considered 'too expensive' for a turnaround bet, and there has been a question on the effective capital allocation. Southwest's profit has fallen 46%, inspiring them to take 'urgent' steps to increase revenue. They are facing rising expenses and a slump in value; the stock plunged by 15.4% in the past six months.
Nevertheless, the anticipation for the board changes and influences of strategic moves have kept some investors optimistic, with advice to buy the dip. Paul Singer, a billionaire investor, and Jim Cramer, a financial analyst, have also remained relatively positive towards LUV.
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