AQR Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 6.8% of Chewy, Inc. The filing states AQR beneficially owns 16,342,838 shares of Class A common stock as to which it has shared dispositive power of 16,342,838 shares and shared voting power of 15,227,223 shares as of 03/31/2026. The report is filed on behalf of AQR Capital Management, LLC and its parent AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, with AQR Capital Management, LLC identified as a wholly owned subsidiary. The signature dates shown are 05/14/2026.
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Insights
AQR holds a meaningful passive stake in Chewy at 6.8%.
AQR Capital Management and its parent report beneficial ownership of 16,342,838 shares of Chewy Class A common stock, representing 6.8% as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows shared voting power of 15,227,223 shares and shared dispositive power of 16,342,838 shares, indicating control is exercised jointly with other accounts or entities.
Cash‑flow treatment and any intent (passive vs. active) are not stated in the excerpt; subsequent filings or amendments would disclose changes in ownership or voting arrangements.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:16,342,838 sharesPercent of class:6.80%Shared voting power:15,227,223 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Beneficial ownership16,342,838 sharesClass A common stock as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class6.80%Percent of Chewy Class A shares
Shared voting power15,227,223 sharesShared power to vote as reported
Shared dispositive power16,342,838 sharesShared power to dispose of shares
Report date03/31/2026Ownership reporting date
Signature date05/14/2026Filing signed by authorized signatory
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Shared dispositive power, Shared voting power
4 terms
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Chewy, Inc.; form identified as 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.
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 dispositive powerregulatory
"Item 4. (c)(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 16,342,838"
Shared voting powerregulatory
"Item 4. (c)(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 15,227,223"
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.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Chewy, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
16679L109
(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):
16679L109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
AQR Capital Management, LLC
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
15,227,223.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
16,342,838.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
16,342,838.00
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)
6.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
16679L109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
15,227,223.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
16,342,838.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
16,342,838.00
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)
6.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Chewy, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
7700 WEST SUNRISE BOULEVARD, PLANTATION, FLORIDA
33322
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
AQR Capital Management, LLC
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
SUITE 130
Greenwich, Connecticut
06830
(c)
Citizenship:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
16679L109
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:
16,342,838
(b)
Percent of class:
6.80 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 15,227,223
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 15,227,223
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 16,342,838
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 16,342,838
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.
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 Item 2(a) above.
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.
AQR Capital Management, LLC
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
05/14/2026
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
05/14/2026
Exhibit Information
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.
AQR Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 16,342,838 shares, equal to 6.8% of Chewy Class A common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists shared voting power of 15,227,223 shares.
Does this Schedule 13G show who controls the shares?
The filing attributes shared voting power and shared dispositive power to AQR entities, indicating joint control across accounts. It names AQR Capital Management, LLC and parent AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC as filing entities.
When was the ownership reported for CHWY?
The beneficial ownership is reported as of 03/31/2026, and the filing bears signature dates of 05/14/2026. Those dates anchor the reported holdings and the submission timing.
Is AQR the sole holder of these Chewy shares?
No. The filing shows 0 shares of sole voting or dispositive power and reports shared voting and dispositive power, implying the position is held jointly across AQR-managed accounts or related entities.
Did AQR disclose intent to influence Chewy management?
The Schedule 13G excerpt does not state any intent to influence management or change control. It lists ownership and voting/dispositive power without describing plans or arrangements.
