Vanguard reports 10.5% stake in DNOW Inc

The Vanguard Group filed an amended Schedule 13G/A reporting a 10.5% stake in DNOW Inc. common stock.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/30/2026 - 01:30 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Vanguard Group filed an amended Schedule 13G/A reporting a 10.5% stake in DNOW Inc. common stock. Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 19,498,204 shares as of 12/31/2025, with shared voting power over 1,434,304 shares and shared dispositive power over all 19,498,204 shares.

Vanguard states the holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not for influencing control of DNOW. It notes that, following an internal realignment on January 12, 2026, certain subsidiaries or business divisions may report beneficial ownership separately, and that its clients have rights to dividends and sale proceeds, with no single client holding more than 5% of the class.

FAQ

AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

What percentage of DNOW (DNOW) shares does The Vanguard Group report owning?

The Vanguard Group reports beneficial ownership of 10.5% of DNOW Inc.’s common stock. This represents 19,498,204 shares as of December 31, 2025, making Vanguard a significant institutional shareholder while remaining a passive investor under Schedule 13G rules.

How many DNOW (DNOW) shares does Vanguard have voting and dispositive power over?

Vanguard reports shared voting power over 1,434,304 DNOW shares and shared dispositive power over 19,498,204 shares. It reports no sole voting or sole dispositive power, reflecting its role as an investment manager acting for underlying clients.

Is The Vanguard Group filing on DNOW (DNOW) a passive ownership filing?

Yes, Vanguard certifies that its DNOW shares are held in the ordinary course of business. It states the position was not acquired and is not held to change or influence control of DNOW, consistent with a passive Schedule 13G classification.

What internal changes at Vanguard are mentioned in the DNOW (DNOW) Schedule 13G/A?

Vanguard notes an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026. After this date, certain subsidiaries or business divisions may report beneficial ownership separately, even though they pursue the same investment strategies previously handled centrally by The Vanguard Group, Inc.

Who ultimately benefits from Vanguard’s DNOW (DNOW) shareholdings?

Vanguard states that its clients benefit from DNOW share ownership. These include registered investment companies and other managed accounts, which have rights to dividends and sale proceeds, with no single other person having an interest exceeding 5% of the class.

When is the ownership information for Vanguard’s DNOW (DNOW) stake effective?

The reported DNOW ownership figures are as of December 31, 2025. That date is the event triggering the Schedule 13G/A filing, and all share and percentage amounts disclosed in the document relate to that specific point in time.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google Not now

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 11)

DNOW Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

67011P100

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 67011P100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

The Vanguard Group

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 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,434,304.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 19,498,204.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

19,498,204.00

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)

10.50 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: On January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. went through an internal realignment. As of that date, The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer performs portfolio management services or administers proxy voting. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. anticipates that certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that currently have, or are deemed to have, beneficial ownership with The Vanguard Group, Inc., will report beneficial ownership separately (on a disaggregated basis) from The Vanguard Group, Inc. in reliance on such release. These subsidiaries and/or business divisions pursue the same investment strategies as previously pursued by The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to the realignment.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: DNOW Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 7402 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX, 77041
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: The Vanguard Group
(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 No.: 67011P100
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: 19498204
(b)	Percent of class: 10.5 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 1434304
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 19498204
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. The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s clients, 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.

The Vanguard Group

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	01/30/2026