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Vanguard holds 6.29% of Clearwater Analytics (NASDAQ: CWAN)

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc ownership filing shows Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 18,536,479 shares of Common Stock, representing 6.29% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole dispositive power for 18,536,479 shares and sole voting power for 242,646 shares. The statement is signed by Vanguard's Head of Global Fund Administration on 04/29/2026.

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Insights

Vanguard reports a >5% passive stake in Clearwater Analytics.

Vanguard Portfolio Management discloses beneficial ownership of 6.29% (18,536,479 shares) as of 03/31/2026, indicating a reportable institutional holding under Schedule 13G reporting thresholds.

Cash‑flow treatment and selling intentions are not stated; subsequent filings may show changes in voting or disposition rights.

Filing clarifies voting and dispositive powers held by Vanguard.

The disclosure lists sole voting power for 242,646 shares and sole dispositive power for 18,536,479 shares, aligning with standard beneficial‑owner disclosures and affiliate pooling language under the Investment Company Act framework.

Monitor future amendments for any shift in voting control or additional schedules.

Beneficial ownership 18,536,479 shares as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class 6.29% percent of Common Stock
Sole voting power 242,646 shares voting power reported
Sole dispositive power 18,536,479 shares power to dispose of shares
Filing type Schedule 13G passive institutional ownership disclosure
CUSIP 185123106 Clearwater Analytics Common Stock
beneficially owned regulatory
"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or 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.
sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 18536479"
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.
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Clearwater Analytics Holdings 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.
Investment Company Act regulatory
"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.





185123106

(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)
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SCHEDULE 13G




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



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

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard report in Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)?

Vanguard reports ownership of 18,536,479 shares, or 6.29%. The Schedule 13G lists these shares as beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026, with sole dispositive power over all 18,536,479 shares and sole voting power over 242,646 shares.

Does Vanguard control Clearwater Analytics through voting power?

Vanguard holds limited voting power relative to its dispositive power. The filing shows sole voting power for 242,646 shares while holding sole dispositive power for 18,536,479 shares, indicating voting influence is a small portion of its total beneficial position.

What type of filing did Vanguard submit for CWAN?

Vanguard submitted a Schedule 13G disclosure. This form reports beneficial ownership by an institutional investor and is typically used by investors that acquire shares passively and meet SEC thresholds for reporting a >5% stake.

Who signed the Schedule 13G for Vanguard on CWAN?

The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration. The signature block shows the document was signed on 04/29/2026, certifying the ownership and power details reported as of 03/31/2026.

Are the shares reported held on behalf of Vanguard funds or clients?

The filing states holdings include Vanguard funds and managed accounts. It explains that Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power over securities held by Vanguard funds and other managed accounts, per SEC Release No. 34-39538 disclosure practices.