Icahn Capital Management Portfolio
Aggressive activist investor who takes large stakes in undervalued companies and forces management changes, buybacks, or asset sales to unlock shareholder value.
Icahn Capital Management × Carl Icahn
Portfolio structure and quarterly positioning at a glance.
concentration
Icahn Capital Management completely rebuilt its portfolio in Q3 2026, disclosing 12 entirely new positions totaling $8.26 billion. The concentrated strategy places 54.0% of capital into 451100101 and another 23.7% into 12662P108. Remaining allocations quickly dwindle, with 126633205, 155923105, and 459506101 securing 5.6%, 5.2%, and 4.1% respectively, leaving little for the seven other smaller bets.
Carl Icahn (Icahn Capital Management) — Top 10 Holdings Q3 2026
| Stock | Weight | Activity | Shares Δ | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Icahn Enterprises LP | New Buy | +618.39M new | $4.46B | |
12662P108 CVR Energy Inc | New Buy | +71.20M new | $1.96B | |
CVR Partners, LP | New Buy | +4.16M new | $464.2M | |
Centuri Holdings, Inc. | New Buy | +14.34M new | $433.5M | |
International Flavors and Frag | New Buy | +4.28M new | $338.7M | |
EchoStar Corporation | New Buy | +1.40M new | $142.6M | |
JetBlue Airways Corp. | New Buy | +20.66M new | $118.4M | |
Monro, Inc. | New Buy | +5.08M new | $86.9M | |
12769G100 Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | New Buy | +2.44M new | $73.6M | |
80007P869 SandRidge Energy, Inc. | New Buy | +5.05M new | $69.3M |
Carl Icahn’s Implied Market View — Q3 2026
Last Quarter Activity — Carl Icahn (Icahn Capital Management) Q3 2026
| Stock | Action | Shares Δ | Value | Wt. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Icahn Enterprises LP | New Buy | +618.39M new | $4.46B | 53.95% |
12662P108 CVR Energy Inc | New Buy | +71.20M new | $1.96B | 23.73% |
CVR Partners, LP | New Buy | +4.16M new | $464.2M | 5.62% |
Centuri Holdings, Inc. | New Buy | +14.34M new | $433.5M | 5.25% |
International Flavors and Frag | New Buy | +4.28M new | $338.7M | 4.1% |
EchoStar Corporation | New Buy | +1.40M new | $142.6M | 1.73% |
JetBlue Airways Corp. | New Buy | +20.66M new | $118.4M | 1.43% |
Monro, Inc. | New Buy | +5.08M new | $86.9M | 1.05% |
Only one filing available — share changes not computed.
New Positions — Carl Icahn (Icahn Capital Management) Q3 2026
Carl Icahn made his largest Q3 2026 investment into Icahn Enterprises LP, pouring $4.46 billion into his own publicly traded holding company. This substantial capital injection signals conviction in his current portfolio and strategic direction. He further increased his CVR Energy Inc. stake by $1.96 billion, reinforcing control over the independent refiner and fertilizer producer. A new $433.5 million position in Centuri Holdings, Inc., the utility infrastructure services firm recently spun from Southwest Gas, quickly emerged. Icahn frequently targets new corporate separations for perceived undervaluation and operational improvements.
Totaling $7.80 billion across six companies, Carl Icahn’s Q3 purchases reveal a consistent strategy. He deepens existing influence while initiating new positions where hidden value exists. The $4.46 billion injection into Icahn Enterprises LP demonstrates conviction in his own strategic vehicle. Meanwhile, the $1.96 billion CVR Energy Inc. increase and $464.2 million CVR Partners, LP addition reflect ongoing capital commitment to businesses where he dictates direction. New stakes in Centuri Holdings, Inc. ($433.5 million), International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. ($338.7 million), and EchoStar Corporation ($142.6 million) target companies needing operational overhauls or asset revaluation. Each new acquisition signals a drive for significant shareholder value creation, often through direct engagement and strategic shifts.
| Stock | Action | Value |
|---|---|---|
Icahn Enterprises LP | New Buy | $4.46B |
| See 451100101 analyst sentiment | ||
12662P108 CVR Energy Inc | New Buy | $1.96B |
CVR Partners, LP | New Buy | $464.2M |
| See 126633205 analyst sentiment | ||
Centuri Holdings, Inc. | New Buy | $433.5M |
| See 155923105 analyst sentiment | ||
International Flavors and Frag | New Buy | $338.7M |
| See 459506101 analyst sentiment | ||
EchoStar Corporation | New Buy | $142.6M |
| See 278768106 analyst sentiment | ||
JetBlue Airways Corp. | New Buy | $118.4M |
| See 477143101 analyst sentiment | ||
Monro, Inc. | New Buy | $86.9M |
| See 610236101 analyst sentiment | ||
12769G100 Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | New Buy | $73.6M |
80007P869 SandRidge Energy, Inc. | New Buy | $69.3M |
American Electric Power Compan | New Buy | $59.5M |
| See 025537101 analyst sentiment | ||
Bausch Plus Lomb Corp. | New Buy | $58.0M |
| See 071705107 analyst sentiment | ||
Why Carl Icahn’s (Icahn Capital Management) Moves Matter
Icahn Capital Management’s Q3 2026 13F filing reveals a calculated portfolio tilt. One equity, identified as 451100101, comprises 54.0% of the public equity portfolio, a $4.46 billion conviction. Another 23.7% of assets, $1.96 billion, sits in 12662P108. These two positions alone command over three-quarters of his disclosed holdings. He also allocated 5.6%, or $464.2 million, to 126633205. The filing shows 12 new positions initiated during the quarter. This aggressive concentration in a few large names, coupled with expanding the portfolio with new smaller stakes, implies a cautious but opportunistic macro outlook. Icahn sees specific companies as significantly undervalued. His activist strategy aims to force management changes, buybacks, or asset sales, indicating a belief that value resides more in corporate-driven catalysts than broad market appreciation. He identifies targets he can push to unlock shareholder value.
Retail investors scrutinize 13F filings for market signals. Icahn’s Q3 2026 disclosures arrive with a mandatory 45-day delay. Information reflecting activity through September 30, 2026, reaches public eyes mid-November. Market conditions can shift dramatically over this period. Smaller investors cannot replicate the scale or timing of Icahn’s entries and exits. His activist approach demands significant capital and influence to effect corporate changes. Simply copying his positions ignores both market timing and his unique ability to drive value from within companies. Private investors gain more by understanding the underlying philosophy: identify undervalued companies, then advocate for shareholder-friendly actions.
About Carl Icahn — Icahn Capital Management
Aggressive activist investor who takes large stakes in undervalued companies and forces management changes, buybacks, or asset sales to unlock shareholder value.
- Generated ~31% compound annual returns over four decades
- Forced major changes at TWA, Texaco, Marvel Entertainment, Apple, and Dell
- One of the first to use leveraged buyouts aggressively in the 1980s
- Publicly feuded with Bill Ackman over the Herbalife short in 2012–2013
Carl Icahn (Icahn Capital Management) — Complete Q3 2026 13F Holdings
| Stock | Weight | Activity | Shares Δ | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Icahn Enterprises LP | New Buy | +618.39M new | $4.46B | |
12662P108 CVR Energy Inc | New Buy | +71.20M new | $1.96B | |
CVR Partners, LP | New Buy | +4.16M new | $464.2M | |
Centuri Holdings, Inc. | New Buy | +14.34M new | $433.5M | |
International Flavors and Frag | New Buy | +4.28M new | $338.7M | |
EchoStar Corporation | New Buy | +1.40M new | $142.6M | |
JetBlue Airways Corp. | New Buy | +20.66M new | $118.4M | |
Monro, Inc. | New Buy | +5.08M new | $86.9M | |
12769G100 Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | New Buy | +2.44M new | $73.6M | |
80007P869 SandRidge Energy, Inc. | New Buy | +5.05M new | $69.3M | |
American Electric Power Compan | New Buy | +435K new | $59.5M | |
Bausch Plus Lomb Corp. | New Buy | +3.50M new | $58.0M |
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Data: sec-api.io & SEC EDGAR 13F-HR filings. Carl Icahn (Icahn Capital Management) 13F filings are filed 45 days after quarter end — positions may have changed. Last updated: 2026-08-22.
