Morgan Stanley reports 5.4% stake in Bed Bath & Beyond

Morgan Stanley filed as a significant shareholder of Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., reporting beneficial ownership of 3,758,412 shares of common stock as of June 30, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley filed as a significant shareholder of Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., reporting beneficial ownership of 3,758,412 shares of common stock as of June 30, 2026. This position represents 5.4% of the class.

Morgan Stanley reports 0 shares with sole voting and dispositive power, and 2,508,241 shares with shared voting power. It holds 3,758,412 shares with shared dispositive power, indicating that voting and investment decisions are shared across certain Morgan Stanley operating units. The filing is made in Morgan Stanley’s capacity as a Delaware entity classified as HC (holding company), and it notes that other Morgan Stanley units with disaggregated reporting, if any, are not included in these figures.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 3,758,412 shares Ownership percentage: 5.4% Shared voting power: 2,508,241 shares +3 more

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Beneficially owned shares 3,758,412 shares Bed Bath & Beyond common stock beneficially owned by Morgan Stanley as of June 30, 2026

Ownership percentage 5.4% Percent of Bed Bath & Beyond common stock class reported as beneficially owned

Shared voting power 2,508,241 shares Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond over which Morgan Stanley has shared voting power

Shared dispositive power 3,758,412 shares Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond over which Morgan Stanley has shared dispositive power

Sole voting power 0 shares Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond over which Morgan Stanley has sole voting power

Sole dispositive power 0 shares Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond over which Morgan Stanley has sole dispositive power

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, dispositive power, +2 more

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beneficially owned financial

"this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned, or that may be 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.

shared voting power financial

"Shared Voting Power 2,508,241.00"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

shared dispositive power financial

"Shared Dispositive Power 3,758,412.00"

dispositive power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 0.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 3,758,412.00"

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.

HC financial

"11 5.4 % 12 HC,"

Schedule 13G regulatory

"SCHEDULE 13G"

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.

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What percentage of Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) does Morgan Stanley report owning?

Morgan Stanley reports beneficial ownership of 5.4% of Bed Bath & Beyond’s common stock as of June 30, 2026. This level of ownership makes Morgan Stanley a significant institutional holder under beneficial ownership reporting rules.

How many Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) shares does Morgan Stanley beneficially own?

Morgan Stanley reports beneficial ownership of 3,758,412 shares of Bed Bath & Beyond common stock. These shares are attributed to certain Morgan Stanley reporting units and reflect both voting and investment power on a shared basis.

What are Morgan Stanley’s voting powers over Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) shares?

Morgan Stanley reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 2,508,241 shares with shared voting power. This means decisions on how these shares are voted are shared among specified Morgan Stanley units.

What dispositive power does Morgan Stanley have over its Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) holdings?

Morgan Stanley reports 0 shares with sole dispositive power and 3,758,412 shares with shared dispositive power. Shared dispositive power indicates joint authority to decide if and when these shares are sold or otherwise disposed of.

Who signed Morgan Stanley’s ownership report for Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)?

The report was signed by Claire Gordon as an Authorized Signatory, Morgan Stanley, dated August 13, 2026. This signature certifies the accuracy of the reported Bed Bath & Beyond ownership information on behalf of Morgan Stanley.

Does the Morgan Stanley filing cover all of its Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) units?

The filing covers only specified Morgan Stanley reporting units. It explicitly states that any operating units whose holdings are disaggregated under SEC rules are not included in the reported Bed Bath & Beyond ownership figures.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/13/2026 - 04:49 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

BED BATH & BEYOND, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

690370101

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(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): 690370101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Morgan Stanley

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 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,508,241.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,758,412.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,758,412.00

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)

5.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: BED BATH & BEYOND, INC.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 433 W. ASCENSION WAY, 3RD FLOOR, MURRAY, UT, 84123
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Morgan Stanley
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 690370101
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: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)	Percent of class: 5.4 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
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.
	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. * In Accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) (the "Release"), this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned, or that may be deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain operating units (collectively, the "MS Reporting Units") of Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "MS"). This filing does not reflect securities, if any, beneficially owned by any operating units of MS whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the MS Reporting Units in accordance with the Release.

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.

Morgan Stanley

Signature:	Claire Gordon
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Morgan Stanley
Date:	08/13/2026