Looking at the Southwest Airlines stock split history from start to finish, an original position size of 1000 shares would have turned into 106787.109375 today. This does not always happen, however, often depending on the underlying fundamentals of the business. If that increased demand causes the share price to appreciate, then the total market capitalization rises post-split. Often, however, a lower priced stock on a per-share basis can attract a wider range of buyers. When a company such as Southwest Airlines splits its shares, the market capitalization before and after the split takes place remains stable, meaning the shareholder now owns more shares but each are valued at a lower price per share. For example, a 71191.40625 share position pre-split, became a 106787.109375 share position following the split. This was a 3 for 2 split, meaning for each 2 shares of LUV owned pre-split, the shareholder now owned 3 shares. LUV's 11th split took place on February 16, 2001. For example, a 47460.9375 share position pre-split, became a 71191.40625 share position following the split. Shares of LUV owned pre-split, the shareholder now owned 3 shares. LUV's 10th split took place on July 20, 1999. For example, a 31640.625 share position pre-split, became a 47460.9375 share position following the split.

LUV's 9th split took place on August 21, 1998. For example, a 21093.75 share position pre-split, became a 31640.625 share position following the split. LUV's 8th split took place on November 28, 1997. For example, a 14062.5 share position pre-split, became a 21093.75 share position following the split. LUV's 7th split took place on July 16, 1993. For example, a 7031.25 share position pre-split, became a 14062.5 share position following the split.

Split, meaning for each share of LUV owned pre-split, the shareholder now owned 2 shares. LUV's 6th split took place on July 16, 1992. For example, a 4687.5 share position pre-split, became a 7031.25 share position following the split. LUV's 5th split took place on August 30, 1990. For example, a 3750 share position pre-split, became a 4687.5 share position following the split. Shares of LUV owned pre-split, the shareholder now owned 5 shares. LUV's 4th split took place on January 30, 1984. For example, a 1875 share position pre-split, became a 3750 share position following the split. LUV's third split took place on January 24, 1983. For example, a 1500 share position pre-split, became a 1875 share position following the split. LUV's second split took place on October 23, 1981. For example, a 1000 share position pre-split, became a 1500 share position following the split. The first split for LUV took place on September 23, 1980. Southwest Airlines (LUV) has 11 splits in our Southwest Airlines stock split history database.

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