CARL ICAHN – ICAHN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Q2 2025 PORTFOLIO


Icahn Capital Management, a hedge fund managed by Carl Icahn, disclosed 12 security holdings in its Q2 2025 13F filing, with a total portfolio value of $7,886,564,146.

Carl Icahn’s Portfolio

Q2 2025 Holdings and Strategic Analysis

As of Q2 2025, Carl Icahn’s Icahn Capital Management portfolio shows significant strategic adjustments across its $7.89 billion portfolio. The quarter demonstrates a concentrated approach with just 12 holdings, reflecting continued focus on high-conviction positions while making notable sector rotations.

Top Holdings

1
IEP
Icahn Enterprises LP
Added 9.76%
Portfolio: 50.47%
Shares: 494,783,619
Reported Price: $8.05
Value: $3,980,534,216
Icahn Enterprises remains the dominant holding at over 50% of the total portfolio. Icahn added nearly 44 million shares this quarter, demonstrating unwavering confidence in his diversified holding company despite a slight percentage decrease from Q1.
2
CVI
CVR Energy Inc.
Added 2.75%
Portfolio: 23.97%
Shares: 70,418,471
Reported Price: $26.85
Value: $1,890,735,946
CVR Energy saw substantial growth to nearly 24% of the portfolio, up from 17.76% in Q1. Adding 1.88 million shares demonstrates Icahn’s increased conviction in this independent petroleum refiner and marketer.
3
SWX
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc.
No Change
Portfolio: 7.11%
Shares: 7,532,604
Reported Price: $74.39
Value: $560,350,412
Southwest Gas Holdings maintained its position unchanged this quarter, representing stability after the significant reduction in Q1. This natural gas utility continues to provide defensive characteristics to the portfolio.
4
UAN
CVR Partners LP
Added 1.59%
Portfolio: 4.69%
Shares: 4,164,274
Reported Price: $88.84
Value: $369,954,102
CVR Partners LP saw continued accumulation with 65,119 additional shares. This nitrogen fertilizer producer complements the CVR Energy position and reflects ongoing confidence in agricultural commodities and energy-related sectors.
5
IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances
No Change
Portfolio: 3.50%
Shares: 3,750,000
Reported Price: $73.55
Value: $275,812,500
International Flavors & Fragrances remains unchanged, continuing to provide exposure to specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, beverage, and consumer products. This stable position offers diversification benefits.
6
BHC
Bausch Health Companies Inc.
No Change
Portfolio: 2.93%
Shares: 34,721,118
Reported Price: $6.66
Value: $231,242,646
Bausch Health maintains its position as Icahn’s primary healthcare exposure. The unchanged stake suggests continued patience with the company’s turnaround efforts in pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
7
CTRI
Centuri Holdings Inc.
New Position +157.55%
Portfolio: 1.82%
Shares: 6,403,877
Reported Price: $22.44
Value: $143,703,000
Centuri Holdings represents a significant new addition to the portfolio. As a utility infrastructure services company, this position aligns with Icahn’s interest in essential services and infrastructure investments.
8
JBLU
JetBlue Airways Corp.
No Change
Portfolio: 1.80%
Shares: 33,621,735
Reported Price: $4.23
Value: $142,219,939
JetBlue Airways maintains the substantial position built in Q1. After nearly doubling the stake last quarter, Icahn appears to be holding steady on this airline recovery play.
9
AEP
American Electric Power
No Change
Portfolio: 1.59%
Shares: 1,205,300
Reported Price: $103.76
Value: $125,061,928
American Electric Power provides continued utility exposure with dividend income potential. This stable holding offers defensive characteristics alongside the more cyclical energy and transportation positions.
10
CZR
Caesars Entertainment Inc.
No Change
Portfolio: 0.88%
Shares: 2,440,109
Reported Price: $28.39
Value: $69,274,695
Caesars Entertainment continues to provide exposure to gaming and hospitality sectors. This position benefits from ongoing recovery in leisure travel and consumer discretionary spending.

Additional Holdings

11
SD
SandRidge Energy Inc.
No Change
Portfolio: 0.66%
Shares: 4,818,832
Reported Price: $10.82
Value: $52,139,762
SandRidge Energy adds another energy sector component to the portfolio, focusing on oil and natural gas exploration and production, complementing the refining exposure through CVR Energy.
12
BLCO
Bausch + Lomb Corp.
No Change
Portfolio: 0.58%
Shares: 3,500,000
Reported Price: $13.01
Value: $45,535,000
Bausch + Lomb complements the Bausch Health position, providing focused exposure to eye health products and surgical equipment. This spin-off represents a more targeted healthcare play.

Portfolio Strategy Analysis

1
Concentrated Portfolio Focus

Icahn has significantly streamlined his portfolio to just 12 holdings, down from 25 in Q1. This concentration reflects a high-conviction approach, with Icahn Enterprises and CVR Energy now comprising over 74% of the total portfolio value.

2
Aggressive Energy Sector Expansion

CVR Energy has become a dominant position, growing from 17.76% to 23.97% of the portfolio. Combined with CVR Partners and SandRidge Energy, energy-related holdings now represent approximately 29% of the portfolio, demonstrating strong conviction in the sector.

3
Strategic Infrastructure Investment

The addition of Centuri Holdings (+157.55%) marks a significant new bet on utility infrastructure services. This position aligns with themes around aging infrastructure and the need for utility modernization and expansion.

4
Healthcare Sector Refinement

While maintaining Bausch Health, the addition of Bausch + Lomb suggests a more targeted approach to healthcare investments, focusing on eye health and surgical equipment rather than broad pharmaceutical exposure.

Conclusion

Carl Icahn’s Q2 2025 portfolio demonstrates a decisive shift toward concentration and sector focus. The streamlined 12-holding approach represents a significant departure from the more diversified Q1 portfolio, suggesting high conviction in selected opportunities.


The substantial increase in CVR Energy holdings, coupled with the addition of Centuri Holdings, reveals strategic bets on energy infrastructure and utility services. Meanwhile, the continued dominance of Icahn Enterprises at over 50% allocation reinforces Icahn’s confidence in his own diversified holding company as the optimal vehicle for value creation across multiple sectors.


This quarter’s moves suggest a portfolio positioned for infrastructure modernization, energy sector opportunities, and selective recovery plays in travel and healthcare, while maintaining substantial dry powder through the IEP vehicle for future activist campaigns and value investments.

Icahn Capital Portfolio Analysis

Based on 13F filing for reporting period: Q2, 2025

Portfolio Manager

Carl Icahn

Filing Date

August 14, 2025

Total Value

$7,886,000,000+

Number of Positions

12

Portfolio Allocation

Loading Chart.js…

Holdings Breakdown

Rank Company Name % of Portfolio Q2 Activity Ticker Shares Market Value ($)

Scroll to Top