Rakesh Gangwal - SEC Form 4 Insider Trading Activity
Summary
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Rakesh Gangwal is a corporate insider tracked by InsiderAlpha. No SEC Form 4 filings recorded in the last 90 days. Lifetime open-market purchases: $34.92M. Historical track record: 5/5 stars across 30 tracked purchases.
Profile
Rakesh Gangwal is Director at SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV). Gangwal has reported 8 insider filings with the SEC since 2024. The most recent filing was in May 2025.
| Role | Director |
|---|---|
| Notability | 51/100 |
| Links | Wikipedia |
Board memberships
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Reported roles
- Director
Track Record
InsiderAlpha computes a forward-return-based score for every insider with enough Form 4 purchase history. The metrics below reflect realised performance after each tracked open-market purchase.
| InsiderAlpha rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
|---|---|
| Total purchases tracked | 30 |
| Purchases with forward-return data | 30 |
| 30-day win rate | 100% |
| 90-day win rate | 100% |
| Avg 5-day return | +4.76% |
| Avg 30-day return | +6.21% |
| Avg 90-day return | +13.26% |
| Best 30-day return | +6.21% |
Trading Pattern
InsiderAlpha's records for Rakesh Gangwal go back to 2024: 2 primary Form 4 filings, an average of 0.7 per year. The typical open-market purchase is $1.16M (30 buys totaling $34.92M). The largest single buy on record is $4.59M of LUV in 2024. No transaction on record carries a Rule 10b5-1 flag - the filings look discretionary rather than pre-scheduled, which makes their timing more informative as a signal.
Career & Filing History
Every role Rakesh Gangwal has reported on a Form 4, reconstructed from the filings themselves - reporting insiders must state their relationship to the issuer (officer title, director seat, or 10% ownership) on every filing.
- Director at SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV) - 2 filings, 2024 to 2025
Recent Transactions
| Date | Ticker | Company | Code | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-14 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | A - Grant or award | 5.4K | $0.00 | |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 2.8K | $29.55 | $83K |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 400 | $29.54 | $12K |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 2.2K | $29.52 | $66K |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 34.5K | $29.52 | $1.02M |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 9.5K | $29.52 | $281K |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 12.4K | $29.51 | $367K |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 23.0K | $29.50 | $680K |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 106.1K | $29.50 | $3.13M |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 100.4K | $29.50 | $2.96M |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 59.8K | $29.49 | $1.76M |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 114.3K | $29.48 | $3.37M |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 200 | $29.48 | $6K |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 155.8K | $29.48 | $4.59M |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 48.1K | $29.48 | $1.42M |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 86.0K | $29.47 | $2.53M |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 18.9K | $29.46 | $556K |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 68.9K | $29.46 | $2.03M |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 9.6K | $29.45 | $282K |
| 2024-10-02 | LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | P - Open-market purchase | 17.1K | $29.45 | $504K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rakesh Gangwal?
Rakesh Gangwal is Director at SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV). Gangwal has reported 8 insider filings with the SEC since 2024. The most recent filing was in May 2025.…
Has Rakesh Gangwal been buying or selling stock?
Recorded transactions: 30 open-market purchases ($34.92M) and 0 open-market sales across all tracked filings.
How accurate is Rakesh Gangwal's historical track record?
Across 30 tracked purchases, Rakesh Gangwal averaged +6.2% avg 30-day return with a 100% 30-day win rate. InsiderAlpha rates the track record at 5/5 stars.
Where can I see all of Rakesh Gangwal's SEC filings?
All Form 4 filings, transaction values, and 10b5-1 plan flags are listed on this page and updated in real time as new SEC EDGAR filings are processed.
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