Vanguard Group Inc. is the largest institutional shareholder of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV).
As of the most recent available data on institutional holdings, major investment firms and asset managers hold significant stakes in Southwest Airlines. Institutional investors manage substantial portfolios on behalf of their clients, often making them the largest shareholders in publicly traded companies. Their holdings represent collective investments rather than a single individual's stake.
Top Institutional Shareholders of Southwest Airlines
The following table details the leading institutional holders of Southwest Airlines, based on their reported shareholdings and approximate market value:
| Holder | Shares Held (Millions) | Approximate Value (Billions USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group Inc. | 68.23 | 2.27 |
| Elliott Investment Management L.P. | 61.12 | 2.03 |
| Capital World Investors | 57.47 | 1.91 |
| Primecap Management Company | 49.67 | 1.65 |
Note: Share values are approximate and subject to market fluctuations at the time of data reporting.
Vanguard Group Inc., one of the world's largest investment management companies, holds the highest number of shares in Southwest Airlines. These holdings are typically distributed across various index funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and actively managed funds that Vanguard offers to its vast client base.
