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

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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Ownership Overview

1.10%35.09%13.01%24.76%26.04%
13.01% Other Institutional Investors
24.76% ETFs
26.04% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 72.86% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.10% is owned by Insiders, and 26.04% 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 48.10% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.10% is owned by Insiders, and 24.76% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

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Dec 08, 2025
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$302056
Aug 07, 2025
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Aug 07, 2025
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Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
53,897,531Institution10.97%2,875,972,254
51,128,500Institution10.41%2,728,216,760
49,671,095Institution10.11%2,650,449,629
47,996,113Institution9.77%2,561,072,590
25,252,878Institution5.14%1,347,493,570
18,640,187Institution3.79%994,640,378
18,573,417Institution3.78%991,077,531
18,025,315Institution3.67%961,830,808
10,050,000Institution2.05%536,268,000
8,802,639Institution1.79%469,708,817

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
49,671,095Institution10.11%2,650,449,629
25,252,878Institution5.14%1,347,493,570
18,025,315Institution3.67%961,830,808
10,050,000Institution2.05%536,268,000
8,802,639Institution1.79%469,708,817
8,520,859Institution1.73%454,673,036
5,632,319Institution1.15%300,540,542
5,266,900Institution1.07%281,041,784
4,558,053Institution0.93%243,217,708
3,316,067Institution0.67%176,945,335

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
16,269,903Institution3.31%672,435,091
13,087,966Institution2.66%540,925,635
11,259,405Institution2.29%465,351,209
6,640,944Institution1.35%341,543,750
6,197,984Institution1.26%300,602,224
6,147,919Institution1.25%332,417,980
4,760,544Institution0.97%196,753,284
4,106,593Institution0.84%222,043,484
4,072,586Institution0.83%141,766,719
3,219,479Institution0.66%133,061,067

FAQ

Who Owns Southwest Airlines (LUV)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 13.01% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 1.10% is held by insiders, and 26.04% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 13.01% 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 26.04% 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.