Andrew Houston holds 35.3% of Dropbox (NASDAQ: DBX) as of Mar 31, 2026
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dropbox, Inc. reports that Andrew W. Houston beneficially owned 84,044,727 shares of common stock, representing 35.3% as of March 31, 2026. The filing breaks this into 8,266,666 shares of Class A and an assumed conversion of 74,616,889 Class B shares into Class A equivalents, with total Class A shares outstanding of 163,263,829 as of March 31, 2026. Each Class B share is convertible into one Class A share and carries ten votes per share; Class A shares carry one vote each.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 84,044,727 shares
Ownership percentage: 35.3%
Class A outstanding: 163,263,829 shares
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6 metrics
Beneficial ownership
84,044,727 shares
Aggregate shares with sole voting and dispositive power as of March 31, 2026
Ownership percentage
35.3%
Percent of Class A equivalents based on March 31, 2026 outstanding shares
Class A outstanding
163,263,829 shares
Class A common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026
Class B assumed conversion
74,616,889 shares
Class B shares deemed converted to Class A equivalents for calculation
Direct Class A holdings
8,266,666 shares
Class A shares directly held by Andrew W. Houston as of March 31, 2026
Voting power per Class B share
10 votes/share
Each Class B share carries ten votes versus one vote for Class A
Key Terms
Class B convertible, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Restricted stock awards
4 terms
Class B convertible regulatory
"Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock"
Beneficially owned regulatory
"Amount beneficially owned: As of March 31, 2026, (i) 8,266,666 shares"
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: 84,044,727 shares"
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.
Restricted stock awards financial
"which number includes restricted stock awards subject to vesting as such shares are entitled to vote"
Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.
FAQ
What percentage of Dropbox (DBX) does Andrew Houston beneficially own?
Andrew W. Houston beneficially owns 35.3% of Dropbox common stock. This percentage is calculated using 163,263,829 Class A equivalent shares outstanding and assumes conversion of 74,616,889 Class B shares into Class A as of March 31, 2026.
Who signed the Schedule 13G/A and when was it executed?
The filing is signed by Andrew W. Houston and the signature is dated 05/01/2026. The ownership snapshot in Item 4 is explicitly stated as of March 31, 2026 in the filing.