Vanguard reports 6.12M Sonos shares (NASDAQ: SONO) in Schedule 13G
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vanguard Capital Management reported beneficial ownership of 6,119,698 shares of Sonos Inc common stock, representing 5.06% of the class as of 03/31/2026.
The filing states Vanguard has sole voting power over 900,995 shares and sole dispositive power over 6,119,698 shares. The disclosure attributes holdings to Vanguard and affiliated investment divisions.
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Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned: 6,119,698 shares
Percent of class: 5.06%
Sole voting power: 900,995 shares
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Shares beneficially owned
6,119,698 shares
Beneficial ownership reported as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class
5.06%
Percent of Sonos common stock class as of 03/31/2026
Sole voting power
900,995 shares
Number with sole power to vote reported in Item 4
Sole dispositive power
6,119,698 shares
Number with sole power to dispose reported in Item 4
Filing type
Schedule 13G
Ownership disclosure form for >5% passive holdings
Key Terms
beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G, investment companies
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beneficially owned regulatory
"reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Capital Management"
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 power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6119698"
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 regulatory
"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: Sonos Inc"
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.
investment companies financial
"This includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power"
FAQ
What voting and dispositive powers does Vanguard report for SONO?
Vanguard reports sole voting power for 900,995 shares and sole dispositive power for 6,119,698 shares. The filing attributes some authority to Vanguard affiliates and managed funds in accordance with SEC guidance.
What date is the ownership position reported for SONO?
The ownership position is reported as of 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G was signed on 04/30/2026 by the reporting representative, per the filing signature.
Who signed the Schedule 13G for Vanguard in the SONO filing?
The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, titled Head of Global Fund Administration. The signature date recorded in the filing is 04/30/2026.