Capital World Investors filed an amendment to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 7,834,830 shares of Cooper Companies, Inc. common stock, representing 4.0% of the 195,114,398 shares the filer believes to be outstanding. The filing states sole voting power for 7,775,389 shares and sole dispositive power for 7,834,830 shares. The filing is signed by Jae Won Chung of Capital Research and Management Company on 05/13/2026.
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Large active manager reports a 4.0% stake in Cooper Companies.
Capital World Investors, described as a division of Capital Research and Management Company, reports beneficial ownership of 7,834,830 shares with sole voting power for 7,775,389 shares. The filing identifies the stake as 4.0% of 195,114,398 shares believed outstanding.
The filing is a passive ownership disclosure under Schedule 13G/A; it documents holdings rather than an active transaction. Subsequent institutional disclosures or amendments could change the position.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:7,834,830 sharesPercent of class:4.0%Shares outstanding (believed):195,114,398 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Beneficial ownership7,834,830 sharesreported by Capital World Investors
Percent of class4.0%of 195,114,398 shares believed outstanding
Shares outstanding (believed)195,114,398 sharesfigure used by filer to compute percent
Sole voting power7,775,389 sharesshares with sole voting authority
Sole dispositive power7,834,830 sharesshares with sole power to dispose
CUSIP216648501Cooper Companies common stock CUSIP
Key Terms
beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G/A
3 terms
beneficially ownedregulatory
"CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 7,834,830 shares"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 7,834,830"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Amendment to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
What stake does Capital World Investors report in Cooper Companies (COO)?
Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership of 7,834,830 shares, equal to 4.0% of the 195,114,398 shares it believes to be outstanding, as stated in the amendment.
What voting and dispositive powers does the filer claim?
The filing states sole voting power for 7,775,389 shares and sole dispositive power for 7,834,830 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported.
Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for Capital World Investors?
The amendment is signed by Jae Won Chung, Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Capital Research and Management Company, dated 05/13/2026.
What filing type was used to report this holding in COO?
The holding was disclosed via an amendment to Schedule 13G (Schedule 13G/A), which is typically used by institutional investors to report passive ownership positions.
How many Cooper Companies shares does the filing state are outstanding?
The filer states there are 195,114,398 shares believed to be outstanding, which it uses to calculate its 4.0% beneficial ownership stake.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Cooper Companies, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
216648501
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
216648501
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Capital World Investors
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
7,775,389.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
7,834,830.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
7,834,830.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Cooper Companies, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
6101 BOLLINGER CANYON ROAD, SUITE 500, SAN RAMON, CA 94583
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Capital World Investors
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
333 SOUTH HOPE STREET, 55TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(c)
Citizenship:
N/A
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
216648501
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
7,834,830 **
**Capital World Investors ("CWI") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CWI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital World Investors." CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 7,834,830 shares or 4.0% of the 195,114,398 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)
Percent of class:
4.0 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
7,775,389
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
7,834,830
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Capital World Investors
Signature:
Jae Won Chung
Name/Title:
Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Capital Research and Management Company
