AQR discloses 7.16% passive stake in Elastic N.V. (ESTC)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management, LLC and its parent AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC reported a significant passive ownership position in Elastic N.V. They beneficially own 7,545,081 ordinary shares, representing 7.16% of the class as of 12/31/2025.

Both entities report shared voting and shared dispositive power over all of these shares, with no sole voting or dispositive authority. They certify the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Elastic.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Elastic N.V.

(Name of Issuer)

Ordinary shares, Par Value (euro)0.01 Per Share

(Title of Class of Securities)

N14506104

(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. N14506104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management, LLC

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

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 7,545,081.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 7,545,081.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,545,081.00

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)

7.16 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. N14506104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

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

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 7,545,081.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 7,545,081.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,545,081.00

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)

7.16 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Elastic N.V.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: KEIZERSGRACHT 281, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS 1016 ED
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Ordinary shares, Par Value (euro)0.01 Per Share
(e)	CUSIP No.: N14506104
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: 7,545,081
(b)	Percent of class: 7.16 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 7,545,081 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 7,545,081
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 7,545,081 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 7,545,081
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.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 2(a) above.
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.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/13/2026

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/13/2026

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.

FAQ

What stake in Elastic N.V. (ESTC) did AQR disclose on Schedule 13G?

AQR disclosed a sizeable passive stake in Elastic N.V. They beneficially own 7,545,081 ordinary shares, representing 7.16% of the outstanding class as of December 31, 2025, according to the Schedule 13G ownership report.

Which AQR entities are reporting ownership in Elastic N.V. (ESTC)?

The reporting entities are AQR Capital Management, LLC and its parent AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC. The filing notes that AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and both report the same Elastic share position.

Does AQR have voting power over its Elastic N.V. (ESTC) shares?

Yes, but only on a shared basis. The Schedule 13G states each AQR entity has 0 shares with sole voting power and 7,545,081 shares with shared voting power, matching their reported beneficial ownership and indicating joint control over voting decisions.

Is AQR’s Elastic N.V. (ESTC) position considered passive or activist?

AQR characterizes the position as passive. They certify the Elastic securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for changing or influencing control, consistent with a Schedule 13G passive investment filing rather than an activist stance.

What type of Elastic N.V. (ESTC) securities does AQR hold?

AQR reports beneficial ownership of ordinary shares of Elastic N.V. with a par value of €0.01 per share. The filing identifies the security by CUSIP N14506104, confirming the class of securities covered by this ownership report.

On what date was AQR’s Elastic N.V. (ESTC) ownership measured?

The ownership levels were measured as of December 31, 2025. This date is listed as the event requiring the filing, meaning AQR’s 7,545,081 shares and 7.16% beneficial ownership reflect its position on that specific reference date.