John Hussman's LUV Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 42,000 shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) worth $2.16 M, representing 0.50% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 22 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in LUV, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2015, adding 200,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2013, reducing 1.2 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Trades by John Hussman
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +42,000 | New Buy | 42,000 | $51.42 |
| Q4 2025 | -63,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +63,000 | New Buy | 63,000 | $31.91 |
| Q1 2024 | -31,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | -10,500 | Reduce 25.00% | 31,500 | $28.88 |
| Q3 2023 | +42,000 | New Buy | 42,000 | $27.07 |
| Q3 2020 | -30,750 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +30,750 | New Buy | 30,750 | $34.18 |
| Q1 2020 | -25,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +25,500 | New Buy | 25,500 | $53.96 |
| Q3 2018 | -50,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | -1,500 | Reduce 2.91% | 50,000 | $50.88 |
| Q1 2018 | -25,000 | Reduce 32.68% | 51,500 | $57.28 |
| Q4 2017 | -25,000 | Reduce 24.63% | 76,500 | $65.45 |
| Q3 2017 | +101,500 | New Buy | 101,500 | $55.98 |
| Q3 2016 | -100,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +100,000 | New Buy | 100,000 | $39.21 |
| Q3 2015 | -200,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +200,000 | New Buy | 200,000 | $33.09 |
| Q4 2013 | -1.2 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.2 M | Add 0.00% | 1.2 M | $12.89 |
John Hussman's Southwest Airlines Co Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,200,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
John Hussman has held Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) for 22 quarters since Q2 2013.
John Hussman's largest addition to Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,200,000 shares worth $15.47 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 42,000 shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV), valued at approximately $2.16 M.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) represents approximately 0.50% of John Hussman's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
John Hussman's peak holding in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) was 1,200,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.