Vanguard reports 5.05% stake in AppFolio

AppFolio Inc ownership filing: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 1,230,347 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.05% of the class.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AppFolio Inc ownership filing: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 1,230,347 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.05% of the class. The filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 1,230,347 shares and sole voting power for 182,402 shares. The disclosure is signed by Vanguard's Head of Global Fund Administration.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard holds a 5.05% stake with full dispositive control of reported shares.

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 1,230,347 shares, and declares sole dispositive power over those shares while retaining sole voting power for 182,402 shares. This indicates trading/decision authority rests with Vanguard's reporting unit.

Such a Schedule 13G typically reflects passive or non‑activist holdings; subsequent filings could show changes in voting intent or control if Vanguard alters its status.

Key Figures

Amount beneficially owned: 1,230,347 shares Percent of class: 5.05% Sole voting power: 182,402 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Amount beneficially owned 1,230,347 shares Amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G

Percent of class 5.05% Percent of Common Stock reported in Item 4(b)

Sole voting power 182,402 shares Sole power to vote or to direct the vote (Item 4(c)(i))

Sole dispositive power 1,230,347 shares Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition (Item 4(c)(iii))

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Beneficial ownership, Dispositive power, Investment Company Act

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Appfolio 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.

Beneficial ownership financial

"Item 4. (a) Amount beneficially owned: 1230347"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Dispositive power legal

"Item 4. (c) (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1230347"

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.

Investment Company Act regulatory

"Item 6. listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

The Investment Company Act is a law that sets rules for businesses whose main activity is managing and selling pooled money, such as mutual funds and other investment funds. It matters to investors because it requires clear reporting, limits managers from putting their own interests ahead of clients, and mandates safekeeping and oversight of assets—similar to safety inspections and traffic rules that help keep shared vehicles reliable and trustworthy.

FAQ

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What stake does Vanguard Capital Management report in APPF?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 1,230,347 shares, equal to 5.05% of AppFolio's common stock. This figure is the amount listed under "Amount beneficially owned" in the Schedule 13G filing signed on 04/29/2026.

How much voting control does Vanguard report for APPF shares?

Vanguard reports sole voting power for 182,402 shares of AppFolio common stock. The filing distinguishes voting power from dispositive power, with larger dispositive authority over the full 1,230,347 shares.

Does Vanguard have the right to sell the APPF shares it reports?

Yes; the filing lists sole dispositive power over 1,230,347 shares, indicating Vanguard can direct disposition or sale of those shares. The Schedule 13G notes this authority is exercised on behalf of managed accounts and funds.

Is this Schedule 13G filing an activist signal for APPF?

No direct activist signal is present; the filing reports passive beneficial ownership of 5.05%. Schedule 13G disclosures typically reflect non‑control, passive holdings unless accompanied by additional statements altering voting intent.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/29/2026 - 04:28 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Appfolio Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

03783C100

(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): 03783C100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Vanguard Capital Management

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

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 182,402.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,230,347.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,230,347.00

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)

5.05 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

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 Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital 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 Capital 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

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Appfolio Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 50 Castilian Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Vanguard Capital Management
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 03783C100
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: 1230347
(b)	Percent of class: 5.05 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 182402
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1230347
	(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. Vanguard Capital Management, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
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.

Vanguard Capital Management

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