Vanguard reports 5.54% stake in Boot Barn

Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,687,823 shares of Boot Barn Holdings Inc Common Stock, representing 5.54% of the class.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,687,823 shares of Boot Barn Holdings Inc Common Stock, representing 5.54% of the class. The filing shows sole dispositive power over 1,687,823 shares and sole voting power for 27,133 shares. The statement is signed by Ashley Grim on 04/29/2026.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Passive 13G filing signals institutional stake above 5%.

Vanguard Portfolio Management reports 1,687,823 shares (5.54%), a level that triggers beneficial‑owner disclosure under Schedule 13G. The filing attributes dispositive authority to Vanguard and limited voting power across its affiliated investment vehicles.

Holdings at this scale typically reflect portfolio exposure rather than activist intent; subsequent Form 13D or Schedule 13G amendments would reveal any change in strategy.

Institutional Ownership Specialist

Disclosure clarifies voting and disposition rights across Vanguard entities.

The filing states sole dispositive power for Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and notes shares may be held across Vanguard funds and managed accounts. It explains voting and dispositive arrangements among affiliates per SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Investors tracking ownership should watch future amendments for any change in percent owned or a conversion to Schedule 13D.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 1,687,823 shares Percent of class: 5.54% Sole voting power: 27,133 shares +3 more

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Shares beneficially owned 1,687,823 shares reported on Schedule 13G

Percent of class 5.54% percent of common stock

Sole voting power 27,133 shares shares with sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 1,687,823 shares shares with sole power to dispose

Filing signature date 04/29/2026 signature date on Schedule 13G

CUSIP 099406100 Boot Barn Common Stock identifier

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, sole dispositive power, Investment Company Act of 1940

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Schedule 13G regulatory

"Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership on 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.

beneficial ownership financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 1687823; Percent of class: 5.54 %"

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.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1687823"

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.

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

FAQ

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What stake does Vanguard hold in Boot Barn (BOOT)?

Vanguard Portfolio Management reports 1,687,823 shares, equal to 5.54% of Boot Barn's common stock. This figure is the beneficial ownership reported on the Schedule 13G filing signed on 04/29/2026.

Does Vanguard control voting for its Boot Barn shares?

Vanguard reports sole voting power for 27,133 shares and sole dispositive power for 1,687,823 shares. Voting and dispositive rights reflect the mix of Vanguard funds and managed accounts cited in the filing.

Is this a passive Schedule 13G or an active 13D filing for BOOT?

This filing is a Schedule 13G, indicating passive beneficial ownership per the report. The filing text follows the SEC Release referenced and does not state an active intent to influence management.

Who signed the Schedule 13G for Boot Barn?

The Schedule 13G was signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, on 04/29/2026, certifying the ownership and power details reported for Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC.

Are the shares held by Vanguard funds or separate accounts?

The filing states the position includes securities held by Vanguard funds and managed accounts over which Vanguard Portfolio Management or affiliates exercise dispositive power. Specific fund‑level breakdowns are not listed in the excerpt.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/29/2026 - 12:32 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Boot Barn Holdings Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

099406100

(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): 099406100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Vanguard Portfolio 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 27,133.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,687,823.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,687,823.00

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)

5.54 %

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 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

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Boot Barn Holdings Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 15345 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA, 92618
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Vanguard Portfolio 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): 099406100
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: 1687823
(b)	Percent of class: 5.54 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 27133
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1687823
	(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 Portfolio 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 Portfolio Management

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