Knighthead Capital Management
Knighthead Capital Management reported 4 stocks worth $560M in its 13F filing for Q2 2026, filed Aug 14, 2026. Its largest holdings are HTZ (73.5%), UP (20.7%) and TDS (2.9%). Compared with Q1 2026, the fund opened new positions in UP and AZUL and sold out of UP.
Holdings
| # | Stock | Value | Weight | Shares | Change | Shares, 8 qtrs | Held |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  HTZ Hertz Global Hldgs Inc | $412M | 73.5% | 181M | No change | 8 of 8 | |
| 2 |  UP Wheels UP Experience Inc | $116M | 20.7% | 12.9M | New position | 1 of 8 | |
| 3 |  TDS TELEPHONE & DATA SYS INC | $16.5M | 2.9% | 446K | No change | 4 of 8 | |
| 4 |  AZUL Azul Sa-Spon ADR | $16M | 2.9% | 1.8M | New position | 1 of 8 |
Positions at Jun 30, 2026, as reported. Change is against the fund's Q1 2026 filing; weight is the share of the fund's reported stocks.
Sold out
held in Q1 2026, gone in Q2 2026| Stock | Value last quarter | Shares sold |
|---|---|---|
UP Wheels UP Experience Inc | $133M | 258M |
Options
valued at the underlying shares| Stock | Type | Value | Shares | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SPY Spdr S&P 500 ETF TR | Put | $373M | 500K | +500,000 |
 HYG Ishares TR | Put | $120M | 1.5M | −500,000 |
 ECHO Echostar Corp | Call | $48.2M | 475K | +475,000 |
ECHO Echostar Corp | Put | $38.1M | 375K | +375,000 |
 SRAD Sportradar Group AG | Call | $29.9M | 2M | +2,000,000 |
🔒 Free account: see all 6.
Reported value
last 8 quartersThe value of the US stocks the fund reported, at quarter end prices. It moves with the market as well as with buying and selling.
Filings for Q2 2026
straight from the SEC| Filed | Form | Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 13F-HR | Q2 2026 | SEC filing ↗ |
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What does Knighthead Capital Management own?
Knighthead Capital Management reported 4 stocks worth $560M in its 13F filing for Q2 2026, filed Aug 14, 2026. Its largest holdings are HTZ (73.5%), UP (20.7%) and TDS (2.9%). The table above lists every position in the filing (the top 10 without an account).
What did Knighthead Capital Management buy and sell in Q2 2026?
Compared with Q1 2026: 2 new positions, 0 added to, 0 trimmed and 1 sold out. New positions include UP and AZUL. It sold all of UP.
When will Knighthead Capital Management file its next 13F?
Holdings as of Sep 30, 2026 are due by Nov 16, 2026. The filing appears on this page within minutes of reaching the SEC.
How much is Knighthead Capital Management's portfolio worth?
The Q2 2026 filing reports $560M in US stocks ($1.2B including options). That leaves out cash, bonds, short positions and most foreign holdings, so the fund's total assets are usually larger.
For informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice, and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Holdings come from the fund's SEC Form 13F filings as reported and show positions at the end of the quarter, up to 45 days before the filing. The fund may have changed its positions since. A 13F leaves out short positions, cash, bonds and most foreign holdings. See all hedge fund holdings.