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Vanguard Portfolio Management holds 5.39% of Quaker Chemical (KWR) common stock

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Quaker Chemical Corp ownership disclosure: Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 934,704 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.39% of the class as of 03/31/2026. Vanguard shows sole dispositive power over 934,704 shares and sole voting power for 5,291 shares, and states holdings include shares held for Vanguard funds and managed accounts.

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Insights

Vanguard holds a >5% passive stake in Quaker Chemical (KWR).

Schedule 13G identifies Vanguard Portfolio Management as beneficial owner of 934,704 shares (5.39% of the class) as of 03/31/2026. The filing characterizes the position as held on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts, consistent with passive/portfolio-management reporting.

Watch subsequent filings for any shift to Form 13D or a change in voting/dispositive statements; timing not given in the excerpt.

Voting vs dispositive power is concentrated differently within Vanguard’s structure.

The report shows sole voting power for 5,291 shares and sole dispositive power for 934,704 shares, indicating day-to-day sale decisions rest with Vanguard Portfolio Management while voting authority is limited.

Monitor quarterly Schedule 13G/A updates for any change in percent ownership or voting declarations that could alter engagement expectations.

Beneficial ownership 934,704 shares as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class 5.39% as of 03/31/2026
Sole voting power 5,291 shares voting power reported by Vanguard
Sole dispositive power 934,704 shares dispositive power reported by Vanguard
Filing type Schedule 13G passive/investment manager reporting
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Schedule 13G identifies beneficial ownership reporting for passive investors"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially owned financial
"This reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
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.
Dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 934,704"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Sole voting power regulatory
"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 5,291"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.





747316107

(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)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Portfolio Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/29/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard report in Quaker Chemical (KWR)?

Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 934,704 shares, equal to 5.39% of Quaker Chemical's common stock as of 03/31/2026. This reflects holdings across Vanguard funds and managed accounts.

Does Vanguard control voting of the shares in KWR?

Vanguard reports sole voting power for 5,291 shares and sole dispositive power for 934,704 shares, indicating voting authority is limited relative to dispositive authority over the full stake.

Is this Schedule 13G filing passive or activist?

The filing is a Schedule 13G, which is typically used for passive investors and portfolio managers; the form and Vanguard’s text describe holdings across funds and managed accounts rather than an activist intent.

What date does Vanguard’s ownership cover in this filing?

The ownership amount of 934,704 shares and the 5.39% figure are reported with an as-of date of 03/31/2026, per the Schedule 13G excerpt.

Who signed the Schedule 13G for Vanguard on KWR?

The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with a signature date of 04/29/2026, certifying the reported information.