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Vanguard (NYSE: DBX) reports 12.36M Dropbox shares, 7.46% stake

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SCHEDULE 13G

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Vanguard Portfolio Management filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 12,363,722 shares of Dropbox Inc. common stock, representing 7.46% of the class as reported for the 03/31/2026 reporting period. The filer discloses sole dispositive power over 12,363,722 shares and sole voting power over 134,260 shares. The filing describes ownership held on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts and is signed by an authorized representative.

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Vanguard reports a 7.46% stake in Dropbox (12.36M shares) as of 03/31/2026.

Vanguard Portfolio Management discloses dispositive control of 12,363,722 shares and limited sole voting power of 134,260 shares. The position is held across Vanguard funds and managed accounts, per the filing's affiliation statement.

The filing is a passive beneficial‑ownership disclosure under a Schedule 13G framework; it records scale but does not describe trading intent. Subsequent filings would show material changes in percentage or voting power.

Shares beneficially owned 12,363,722 shares Beneficial ownership reported as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class 7.46% Percent of class reported in Item 4(b)
Sole voting power 134,260 shares Sole power to vote reported in Item 4(c)(i)
Sole dispositive power 12,363,722 shares Sole power to dispose reported in Item 4(c)(iii)
Filing type Schedule 13G Form type provided in metadata
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Vanguard Portfolio Management filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership"
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 financial
"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: 12363722"
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.
Sole voting power regulatory
"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 134,260"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.





26210C104

(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)
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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

How many Dropbox (DBX) shares does Vanguard hold?

Vanguard reports holding 12,363,722 shares of Dropbox common stock. This equals 7.46% of the class as disclosed for the 03/31/2026 reporting period.

Does Vanguard have voting control over the Dropbox shares?

Vanguard reports sole voting power over 134,260 shares and sole dispositive power over 12,363,722 shares, indicating control to direct sales but limited direct voting authority.

What entity filed the Schedule 13G for Dropbox (DBX)?

The filing was made by Vanguard Portfolio Management with an address in Malvern, Pennsylvania, and signed by the Head of Global Fund Administration on 04/29/2026.

Is the Vanguard holding reported on behalf of funds or other clients?

Yes. The filing states the position includes securities held by Vanguard funds and managed accounts over which Vanguard affiliates exercise dispositive power, per the disclosure language in the filing.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate Vanguard plans to sell shares?

The Schedule 13G is a passive ownership disclosure; it does not state any planned sales or purchases. Trading intent or changes would appear in later filings if disclosed.