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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%35.01%1.94%26.67%36.06%
1.94% Other Institutional Investors
26.67% ETFs
36.06% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 63.62% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.32% is owned by Insiders, and 36.06% 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 36.95% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.32% is owned by Insiders, and 26.67% 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
Mar 31, 2024
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$3155880
Mar 31, 2024
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$764324
Mar 31, 2024
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$26312826
Mar 31, 2024
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$1140099220

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
51,890,290Institution10.61%2,333,506,341
47,069,495Institution9.62%2,116,715,190
47,017,113Institution9.61%2,114,359,572
30,346,000Institution6.20%1,364,659,620
25,052,878Institution5.12%1,126,627,924
19,266,273Institution3.94%866,404,297
19,034,343Institution3.89%855,974,405
18,833,893Institution3.85%846,960,168
9,145,699Institution1.87%411,282,084
8,778,000Institution1.79%394,746,660

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
47,017,113Institution9.61%2,114,359,572
25,052,878Institution5.12%1,126,627,924
19,034,343Institution3.89%855,974,405
9,145,699Institution1.87%411,282,084
8,778,000Institution1.79%394,746,660
8,777,148Institution1.79%394,708,346
5,629,089Institution1.15%253,140,132
4,761,930Institution0.97%214,143,992
4,308,005Institution0.88%193,730,985
3,101,420Institution0.63%139,470,857

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
15,517,248Institution3.17%797,896,892
14,177,414Institution2.90%729,002,628
12,693,713Institution2.59%652,710,722
10,592,440Institution2.17%544,663,265
6,626,827Institution1.35%323,322,889
6,197,984Institution1.27%300,602,224
5,963,316Institution1.22%290,413,489
4,643,158Institution0.95%238,751,184
4,492,916Institution0.92%219,209,372
3,139,733Institution0.64%161,445,071

FAQ

Who Owns Southwest Airlines (LUV)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 1.94% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.32% is held by insiders, and 36.06% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 1.94% 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 36.06% 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.