Deutsche Bank has upgraded Southwest Airlines' stock based on its significant growth potential. This move has led to a range of reactions, from airline stocks rounds up to increased focus on
Southwest Airlines' strategic shifts, including the end of its free baggage policy. While the decision to charge for baggage will suggest an increase in fees, it is expected to yield a profit of about $430 million, further pushing
Southwest's stock higher. Despite this positive change, the CFO sees ongoing air travel weakness and the airline has pulled its outlook due to what it describes as 'macroeconomic uncertainty'. This shift in policy and strategy had led to a flurry of upgrades from Deutsche Bank and Jefferies, both of whom have increased price targets for
Southwest stock. Interest high increased in
Southwest Airlines following the presentation at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference and The TD Cowen Future of the Consumer Conference. Despite these strategic shifts and upgrades, there remain concerns about Southwest's revenue challenges and the withdrawal of profit guidance due to macroeconomic woes.
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