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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

0.32%34.50%23.53%24.83%16.82%
23.53% Other Institutional Investors
24.83% ETFs
16.82% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 82.86% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.32% is owned by Insiders, and 16.82% 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 58.03% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.32% is owned by Insiders, and 24.83% 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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$100444
Aug 07, 2025
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$45000

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Date
Firm
Activity
Value
Mar 31, 2024
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$3155880
Mar 31, 2024
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$1768400927
Mar 31, 2024
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$196085043
Mar 31, 2024
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$764324

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
51,996,474Institution10.64%2,147,974,341
47,069,495Institution9.63%1,944,440,838
47,017,113Institution9.62%1,942,276,938
30,346,000Institution6.21%1,253,593,260
25,052,878Institution5.13%1,034,934,390
19,149,014Institution3.92%791,045,768
18,267,159Institution3.74%754,616,338
18,025,315Institution3.69%744,625,763
9,145,699Institution1.87%377,808,826
8,782,192Institution1.80%362,792,352

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
47,017,113Institution9.62%1,942,276,938
25,052,878Institution5.13%1,034,934,390
18,025,315Institution3.69%744,625,763
9,145,699Institution1.87%377,808,826
8,782,192Institution1.80%362,792,352
8,778,000Institution1.80%362,619,180
5,629,089Institution1.15%232,537,667
4,839,530Institution0.99%199,920,984
4,308,005Institution0.88%177,963,687
3,101,420Institution0.63%128,119,660

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
15,653,597Institution3.20%593,584,398
12,732,603Institution2.61%482,820,306
10,637,702Institution2.18%403,381,660
6,448,565Institution1.32%266,390,220
6,257,483Institution1.28%237,283,755
6,197,984Institution1.27%300,602,224
5,893,844Institution1.21%240,881,404
4,555,254Institution0.93%172,735,232
4,007,238Institution0.82%163,775,817
3,201,556Institution0.66%121,403,004

FAQ

Who Owns Southwest Airlines (LUV)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 23.53% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.32% is held by insiders, and 16.82% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 23.53% 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 16.82% 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.