Vanguard reports 7.41% stake in Dow Inc (NYSE: DOW)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dow Inc Schedule 13G: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 53,373,360 shares of Common Stock, representing 7.41% of the class. The filing shows sole dispositive power over 53,373,360 shares and sole voting power over 7,179,545 shares. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim on 04/29/2026.
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Key Figures
Amount beneficially owned: 53,373,360 shares
Percent of class: 7.41%
Sole voting power: 7,179,545 shares
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Amount beneficially owned
53,373,360 shares
Schedule 13G Item 4(a)
Percent of class
7.41%
Schedule 13G Item 4(b)
Sole voting power
7,179,545 shares
Schedule 13G Item 4(c)(i)
Sole dispositive power
53,373,360 shares
Schedule 13G Item 4(c)(iii)
Report signature date
04/29/2026
Signature block
CUSIP
260557103
Cover/Issuer identification
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Investment Company Act
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Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: Dow 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.
Beneficially owned financial
"Item 4. | (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 53373360"
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. | (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 53373360"
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.
Investment Company Act regulatory
"Item 6. | investment companies 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.
FAQ
What stake does Vanguard Capital Management report in Dow Inc (DOW)?
Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 53,373,360 shares, equal to 7.41% of Dow Inc's common stock. This figure is the amount listed under "Amount beneficially owned" in the Schedule 13G excerpt.
What voting and dispositive powers does Vanguard report for DOW?
The filing lists sole voting power of 7,179,545 shares and sole dispositive power over 53,373,360 shares. Shared voting and dispositive powers are reported as zero in the excerpt.
When was the Schedule 13G for Vanguard signed for Dow Inc?
The Schedule 13G excerpt is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 04/29/2026. The cover shows the reported share as of 03/31/2026 for the class.
What identifying details are included in the Schedule 13G for Dow Inc?
The excerpt lists the security as Common Stock with CUSIP 260557103, issuer address at 2211 H H Dow Way, Midland, MI, and Vanguard's business address at 100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, PA.