Robert Olstein's LUV Position Overview
Robert Olstein (via Olstein Capital Management, L.P.) currently holds 127,000 shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) worth $5.25 M, representing 1.08% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2021-Q2, this medium-term investment has been held for 19 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Robert Olstein has maintained a strategic position in LUV, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2023, adding 98,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2023, reducing 106,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Robert Olstein's Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Holding Value Over Time
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Quarterly Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Trades by Robert Olstein
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2021 | +72,000 | New Buy | 72,000 | $53.08 |
| Q3 2021 | +9,000 | Add 12.50% | 81,000 | $51.43 |
| Q4 2021 | +61,000 | Add 75.31% | 142,000 | $42.84 |
| Q2 2022 | -3,000 | Reduce 2.11% | 139,000 | $36.12 |
| Q3 2022 | +33,000 | Add 23.74% | 172,000 | $30.84 |
| Q1 2023 | +63,000 | Add 36.63% | 235,000 | $32.54 |
| Q2 2023 | -106,000 | Reduce 45.11% | 129,000 | $36.21 |
| Q3 2023 | +98,000 | Add 75.97% | 227,000 | $27.07 |
| Q4 2023 | +31,000 | Add 13.66% | 258,000 | $28.88 |
| Q1 2024 | +12,000 | Add 4.65% | 270,000 | $29.19 |
| Q2 2024 | -77,000 | Reduce 28.52% | 193,000 | $28.61 |
| Q3 2024 | +65,000 | Add 33.68% | 258,000 | $29.63 |
| Q4 2024 | -18,000 | Reduce 6.98% | 240,000 | $33.62 |
| Q1 2025 | -48,000 | Reduce 20.00% | 192,000 | $33.58 |
| Q2 2025 | -44,929 | Reduce 23.40% | 147,071 | $32.44 |
| Q3 2025 | +18,929 | Add 12.87% | 166,000 | $31.91 |
| Q4 2025 | -39,000 | Reduce 23.49% | 127,000 | $41.33 |
Robert Olstein's Southwest Airlines Co Investment FAQs
Robert Olstein first purchased Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) in Q2 2021, acquiring 72,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Robert Olstein has held Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) for 19 quarters since Q2 2021.
Robert Olstein's largest addition to Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) was in Q3 2023, adding 227,000 shares worth $6.14 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Robert Olstein's firm, Olstein Capital Management, L.P., owns 127,000 shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV), valued at approximately $5.25 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) represents approximately 1.08% of Robert Olstein's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Robert Olstein's peak holding in Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) was 270,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2024.