CONTROLADORA VUELA COMPANIA DE AVIACION, S.A.B. DE C.V. (VLRS)
CONTROLADORA VUELA COMPANIA DE AVIACION, S.A.B. DE C.V. (VLRS) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since September 18, 2013.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- September 18, 2013
- Employees
- 7,098
- Market Cap
- $912M
About CONTROLADORA VUELA COMPANIA DE AVIACION, S.A.B. DE C.V.
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV is a low-cost airline flying to Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America. It uses promotional fares to stimulate demand, and the base fares are priced to compete with long-distance bus fares in Mexico. Revenues from the air transportation of passengers are recognized earlier when the service is provided or when the non-refundable ticket expires on the date of the scheduled travel. Non-passenger revenues include revenues generated from other non-passenger services and cargo services. The Company has two geographic areas identified as domestic (Mexico) and international (United States of America, Central America, and South America).
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 76 institutions reported holding VLRS, with 40.5 million shares worth $378.3 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Indigo Partners, with 21.3 million shares worth $199.2 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 1 added shares, 1 reduced its position and 3 held their positions unchanged during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo Partners | 21,257,566 | $199M | Unchanged |
| Wellington Management | 4,619,543 | $43M | Reduced 1.47% |
| Thomist Capital Management | 1,754,714 | $16M | Added 14.01% |
| Long Focus Capital Management | 1,640,000 | $15M | Unchanged |
| Teewinot Capital Advisers | 1,495,062 | $14M | Unchanged |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is VLRS?
CONTROLADORA VUELA COMPANIA DE AVIACION, S.A.B. DE C.V. (VLRS) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since September 18, 2013.
Who are the largest institutional holders of VLRS?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of VLRS were Indigo Partners, Wellington Management and Thomist Capital Management.
How many institutions own VLRS?
76 institutions reported a position in VLRS for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $378.3 million in total.
Did institutions buy or sell VLRS last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 1 added shares, 1 reduced its position and 3 held their positions unchanged during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for VLRS.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in VLRS, on SentiSense.