Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s LUV Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 197,380 shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) worth $7.42 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in LUV, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2013, adding 2.21 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2015, reducing 4.5 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +197,380 | New Buy | 197,380 | $37.57 |
| Q2 2025 | -1.89 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +1.67 M | Add 763.42% | 1.89 M | $33.58 |
| Q4 2024 | +108,600 | Add 98.03% | 219,380 | $33.62 |
| Q3 2024 | -83,500 | Reduce 42.98% | 110,780 | $29.63 |
| Q2 2024 | -117,100 | Reduce 37.61% | 194,280 | $28.61 |
| Q1 2024 | +311,380 | New Buy | 311,380 | $29.19 |
| Q3 2023 | -868,483 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -250,620 | Reduce 22.39% | 868,483 | $0.04 |
| Q1 2023 | -623,280 | Reduce 35.77% | 1.12 M | $0.03 |
| Q4 2022 | +494,103 | Add 39.58% | 1.74 M | $0.03 |
| Q3 2022 | +513,580 | Add 69.90% | 1.25 M | $30.84 |
| Q2 2022 | +506,500 | Add 221.95% | 734,700 | $36.12 |
| Q1 2022 | -2.59 M | Reduce 91.90% | 228,200 | $45.80 |
| Q4 2021 | +795,400 | Add 39.36% | 2.82 M | $42.84 |
| Q3 2021 | -219,400 | Reduce 9.79% | 2.02 M | $51.43 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.62 M | Add 262.59% | 2.24 M | $53.09 |
| Q1 2021 | -965,500 | Reduce 60.98% | 617,780 | $61.06 |
| Q4 2020 | +1.45 M | Add 1101.46% | 1.58 M | $46.61 |
| Q3 2020 | +131,780 | New Buy | 131,780 | $37.50 |
| Q2 2020 | -3.49 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +46,400 | Add 1.35% | 3.49 M | $35.61 |
| Q4 2019 | +1.1 M | Add 46.75% | 3.44 M | $53.98 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.73 M | Add 283.04% | 2.34 M | $54.01 |
| Q2 2019 | +333,900 | Add 120.16% | 611,780 | $50.78 |
| Q1 2019 | +277,880 | New Buy | 277,880 | $51.91 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.09 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.09 M | New Buy | 1.09 M | $50.88 |
| Q1 2018 | -17,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | -1.27 M | Reduce 98.64% | 17,500 | $65.43 |
| Q3 2017 | -247,700 | Reduce 16.17% | 1.28 M | $55.98 |
| Q2 2017 | -67,920 | Reduce 4.25% | 1.53 M | $62.14 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.01 M | Reduce 38.65% | 1.6 M | $53.76 |
| Q4 2016 | +900,300 | Add 52.76% | 2.61 M | $49.84 |
| Q3 2016 | +934,020 | Add 120.91% | 1.71 M | $38.89 |
| Q2 2016 | +772,480 | New Buy | 772,480 | $39.21 |
| Q1 2016 | -309,180 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +155,380 | Add 101.03% | 309,180 | $43.06 |
| Q3 2015 | -4.5 M | Reduce 96.70% | 153,800 | $38.04 |
| Q2 2015 | +2.15 M | Add 85.44% | 4.66 M | $33.09 |
| Q1 2015 | +503,800 | Add 25.09% | 2.51 M | $44.30 |
| Q4 2014 | +1.08 M | Add 115.21% | 2.01 M | $42.32 |
| Q3 2014 | -254,680 | Reduce 21.44% | 933,100 | $33.77 |
| Q2 2014 | +1.19 M | New Buy | 1.19 M | $26.86 |
| Q1 2014 | -4.24 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2013 | +2.21 M | Add 109.14% | 4.24 M | $18.84 |
| Q3 2013 | +2.03 M | New Buy | 2.03 M | $14.56 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Southwest Airlines Co Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) in Q3 2013, acquiring 2,026,680 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) for 47 quarters since Q3 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) was in Q4 2013, adding 4,238,680 shares worth $79.86 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 197,380 shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV), valued at approximately $7.42 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) was 4,657,980 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2015.