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Vanguard holds 10.1M Dover shares (NYSE: DOV) in Schedule 13G filing

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dover Corp reports a 13G ownership filing by Vanguard Capital Management. Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owned 10,115,348 shares of Dover Corp common stock, representing 7.5% of the class as reported. The filing states these holdings include securities held for Vanguard funds and other managed accounts.

The filer reports sole dispositive power over 10,115,348 shares and sole voting power for 1,345,951 shares. The statement is signed 04/29/2026.

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Vanguard's 7.5% stake signals a sizable passive position typical for large asset managers.

Vanguard Capital Management reports 10,115,348 shares beneficially owned, giving it 7.5% of Dover's common stock. The filing attributes dispositive authority to Vanguard and notes holdings include shares held for Vanguard funds and managed accounts.

Ownership is reported under a Schedule 13G disclosure framework, which is standard for passive investors. Subsequent filings could show changes if Vanguard reclassifies its intent or adjusts holdings.

Record shows voting vs dispositive split; Vanguard controls disposition more than voting.

The filing shows sole voting power for 1,345,951 shares and sole dispositive power for 10,115,348 shares, indicating Vanguard can direct sales while voting control is concentrated in a smaller subset.

These distinctions matter for proxy outcomes; any change in voting intent or conversion to an active filer would be reported in future SEC disclosures.

Shares beneficially owned 10,115,348 shares reported on Schedule 13G (Dover Corp common stock)
Percent of class 7.5 % Percent of Dover common stock beneficially owned
Sole voting power 1,345,951 shares Shares with sole power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power 10,115,348 shares Shares with sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Filing signature date 04/29/2026 Signature date on the Schedule 13G filing
CUSIP 260003108 Dover Corp common stock CUSIP
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Dover Corp; form type: 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 financial
"Item 4. (a) Amount beneficially owned: 10115348"
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 financial
"Item 4. (c)(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 10115348"
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 corporate governance
"Item 4. (c)(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1345951"
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.





260003108

(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)




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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 Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital 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 Capital 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 Capital Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/29/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard hold in Dover Corp (DOV)?

Vanguard Capital Management reported beneficial ownership of 10,115,348 shares, equivalent to 7.5% of Dover's common stock. The filing states holdings include shares held for Vanguard funds and other managed accounts and is signed 04/29/2026.

Does Vanguard have voting control over all its Dover shares?

No. Vanguard reports sole voting power for 1,345,951 shares while holding sole dispositive power for 10,115,348 shares. This indicates voting rights are held for a subset while disposition authority covers the full reported stake.

Is the filing a Schedule 13G or 13D and what does that mean for DOV?

The filing is a Schedule 13G, which typically indicates passive investment intent rather than an activist or acquisition intent. It signals that the filer reports beneficial ownership without declaring plans to influence control or corporate policy.

When was the Dover ownership disclosed by Vanguard?

The Schedule 13G filing is signed by Vanguard's representative on 04/29/2026. The underlying ownership snapshot references holdings reported as of 03/31/2026 in the excerpt header for Dover Corp common stock.