BlackRock reports 6.2% Astera Labs (ALAB) stake in Schedule 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting a passive ownership stake in Astera Labs Inc. common stock. As of 12/31/2025, BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 10,507,515 shares, representing 6.2% of Astera Labs’ outstanding common stock. BlackRock has sole voting power over 9,904,532 shares and sole dispositive power over 10,507,515 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

The filing states that the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Astera Labs. Various underlying clients and accounts have rights to dividends and sale proceeds, but no single client has more than five percent of the company’s total outstanding common shares.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

ASTERA LABS INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

04626A103

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 04626A103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

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 9,904,532.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 10,507,515.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

10,507,515.00

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)

6.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ASTERA LABS INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2345 NORTH FIRST STREET SAN JOSE CA 95131
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. 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 certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 04626A103
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 10507515
(b)	Percent of class: 6.2 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 9904532
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 10507515
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of ASTERA LABS INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of ASTERA LABS INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
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.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	01/21/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

How many Astera Labs (ALAB) shares does BlackRock beneficially own?

BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 10,507,515 shares of Astera Labs Inc. common stock as of 12/31/2025.

What percentage of Astera Labs common stock does BlackRock hold?

BlackRock states that it beneficially owns 6.2% of the outstanding common stock of Astera Labs Inc. as of 12/31/2025.

Does BlackRock have voting and dispositive power over its Astera Labs stake?

Yes. BlackRock reports sole voting power over 9,904,532 shares and sole dispositive power over 10,507,515 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

Is BlackRock’s Astera Labs (ALAB) position intended to influence control of the company?

No. The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Astera Labs.

Who ultimately benefits from BlackRock’s Astera Labs shareholdings?

The filing notes that various persons have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds from the Astera Labs shares held by BlackRock’s business units, and that no one person has more than 5% of the total outstanding common shares.

What type of investor is BlackRock considered in this Astera Labs Schedule 13G/A?

BlackRock is classified as an HC (parent holding company or control person) and reports holdings on behalf of certain business units, as described in the ownership disclosure.