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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%1.33%29.59%33.73%
1.33% Other Institutional Investors
29.59% ETFs
33.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 65.94% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.33% is owned by Insiders, and 33.73% 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 36.35% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.33% is owned by Insiders, and 29.59% 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

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
51,589,707Institution10.55%2,057,397,515
48,797,725Institution9.97%1,946,053,273
47,017,113Institution9.61%1,875,042,466
25,052,878Institution5.12%999,108,775
24,308,000Institution4.97%969,403,040
19,054,414Institution3.89%759,890,030
19,034,343Institution3.89%759,089,599
18,848,740Institution3.85%751,687,751
15,764,226Institution3.22%628,677,333
9,145,699Institution1.87%364,730,476

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
47,017,113Institution9.61%1,875,042,466
25,052,878Institution5.12%999,108,775
19,034,343Institution3.89%759,089,599
9,145,699Institution1.87%364,730,476
8,778,000Institution1.79%350,066,640
8,777,148Institution1.79%350,032,662
5,629,089Institution1.15%224,488,069
4,761,930Institution0.97%189,905,768
4,308,005Institution0.88%171,803,239
3,101,420Institution0.63%123,684,630

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
15,764,226Institution3.22%607,395,628
15,566,429Institution3.18%648,186,104
12,849,163Institution2.63%535,039,147
6,498,904Institution1.33%273,148,935
6,359,129Institution1.30%267,274,192
6,197,984Institution1.27%300,602,224
6,011,992Institution1.23%239,758,241
5,507,403Institution1.13%229,328,261
5,237,797Institution1.07%218,101,867
5,075,864Institution1.04%202,425,456

FAQ

Who Owns Southwest Airlines (LUV)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 1.33% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.33% is held by insiders, and 33.73% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 1.33% 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 33.73% 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.