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

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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Ownership Overview

1.04%35.47%1.54%24.48%37.47%
1.54% Other Institutional Investors
24.48% ETFs
37.47% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 61.50% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.04% is owned by Insiders, and 37.47% 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 37.01% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.04% is owned by Insiders, and 24.48% 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

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
51,707,867Institution10.58%2,004,196,925
51,128,500Institution10.46%1,981,740,660
49,150,074Institution10.06%1,905,056,868
47,392,095Institution9.70%1,836,917,602
25,252,878Institution5.17%978,801,551
18,960,730Institution3.88%734,917,895
18,077,612Institution3.70%700,688,241
18,025,315Institution3.69%698,661,209
9,830,000Institution2.01%381,010,800
8,782,192Institution1.80%340,397,762

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
49,150,074Institution10.06%1,905,056,868
25,252,878Institution5.17%978,801,551
18,025,315Institution3.69%698,661,209
9,830,000Institution2.01%381,010,800
8,782,192Institution1.80%340,397,762
8,459,559Institution1.73%327,892,507
5,629,089Institution1.15%218,183,490
4,839,530Institution0.99%187,580,183
4,308,005Institution0.88%166,978,274
3,929,802Institution0.80%152,319,126

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
15,616,430Institution3.20%586,709,275
12,504,499Institution2.56%469,794,027
10,613,643Institution2.17%398,754,568
6,355,003Institution1.30%246,319,916
6,197,984Institution1.27%300,602,224
5,813,478Institution1.19%220,447,086
5,772,180Institution1.18%216,860,803
4,540,899Institution0.93%170,601,575
4,044,854Institution0.83%156,778,541
3,195,983Institution0.65%120,073,081

FAQ

Who Owns Southwest Airlines (LUV)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 1.54% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 1.04% is held by insiders, and 37.47% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 1.54% 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 37.47% 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.