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

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Southwest Airlines (LUV) Ownership Overview

1.04%34.76%31.13%23.38%9.68%
31.13% Other Institutional Investors
23.38% ETFs
9.68% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 89.28% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.04% is owned by Insiders, and 9.68% 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 65.90% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.04% is owned by Insiders, and 23.38% 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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$45000
Aug 07, 2025
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May 01, 2025
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Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
54,418,115Institution10.52%2,240,393,795
51,128,500Institution9.89%2,104,960,345
49,671,095Institution9.60%2,044,958,981
47,996,113Institution9.28%1,975,999,972
25,252,878Institution4.88%1,039,660,987
18,746,725Institution3.62%771,802,668
18,521,975Institution3.58%762,549,711
17,717,146Institution3.43%729,414,901
10,050,000Institution1.94%413,758,500
9,578,857Institution1.85%394,361,543

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
49,671,095Institution9.60%2,044,958,981
25,252,878Institution4.88%1,039,660,987
17,717,146Institution3.43%729,414,901
10,050,000Institution1.94%413,758,500
9,578,857Institution1.85%394,361,543
8,520,859Institution1.65%350,803,765
5,632,319Institution1.09%231,882,573
5,271,830Institution1.02%217,041,241
4,558,053Institution0.88%187,655,042
3,343,100Institution0.65%137,635,427

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
16,477,801Institution3.19%499,277,370
13,096,550Institution2.53%396,825,465
11,559,004Institution2.24%350,237,821
6,399,388Institution1.24%260,711,067
6,399,388Institution1.24%260,711,067
6,121,450Institution1.18%252,020,097
4,804,756Institution0.93%197,811,805
4,749,861Institution0.92%143,920,788
3,512,656Institution0.68%106,433,477
3,232,887Institution0.63%97,956,476

FAQ

Who Owns Southwest Airlines (LUV)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 31.13% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 1.04% is held by insiders, and 9.68% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 31.13% 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 9.68% 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.