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Southwest Airlines (LUV)
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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Ownership - Who Owns Southwest Airlines?

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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Ownership Overview

0.33%35.01%23.38%28.63%12.65%
23.38% Other Institutional Investors
28.63% ETFs
12.65% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 87.02% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.33% is owned by Insiders, and 12.65% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 58.39% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.33% is owned by Insiders, and 28.63% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Apr 08, 2026
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$4478
Dec 08, 2025
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$302056
Aug 07, 2025
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$45000
Aug 07, 2025
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$100444

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Date
Firm
Activity
Value
Jun 30, 2026
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$2159640
Jun 30, 2026
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$1060949
Jun 30, 2026
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$52599883
Jun 30, 2026
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$398659

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
52,121,625Institution10.65%2,127,604,733
48,797,725Institution9.97%1,991,923,135
47,017,113Institution9.61%1,919,238,553
25,052,878Institution5.12%1,022,658,480
24,308,000Institution4.97%992,252,560
19,034,343Institution3.89%776,981,881
18,973,357Institution3.88%774,492,433
18,910,134Institution3.87%771,911,670
14,177,414Institution2.90%578,722,039
9,145,699Institution1.87%373,327,433

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
47,017,113Institution9.61%1,919,238,553
25,052,878Institution5.12%1,022,658,480
19,034,343Institution3.89%776,981,881
9,145,699Institution1.87%373,327,433
8,778,000Institution1.79%358,317,960
8,777,148Institution1.79%358,283,181
5,629,089Institution1.15%229,779,413
4,761,930Institution0.97%194,381,983
4,308,005Institution0.88%175,852,764
3,101,420Institution0.63%126,599,964

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
15,560,945Institution3.18%699,775,697
14,177,414Institution2.90%729,002,628
12,828,133Institution2.62%576,881,141
10,578,100Institution2.16%475,697,157
6,526,291Institution1.33%266,403,199
6,197,984Institution1.27%300,602,224
5,998,974Institution1.23%244,218,232
4,651,760Institution0.95%209,189,647
4,527,765Institution0.93%184,823,367
3,146,531Institution0.64%141,499,499

FAQ

Who Owns Southwest Airlines (LUV)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 23.38% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.33% is held by insiders, and 12.65% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 23.38% of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 12.65% of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of Southwest Airlines (LUV)?
        Vanguard owns the most shares of Southwest Airlines (LUV).
          What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
          The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.