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Vanguard Capital Management files 5.23% stake in Flowserve (NYSE: FLS)

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Flowserve Corp ownership disclosure: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 6,657,348 shares of common stock, representing 5.23% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filer reports sole dispositive power over 6,657,348 shares and sole voting power for 953,421 shares.

The filing states these holdings include securities held for Vanguard funds and client accounts managed by affiliated Vanguard entities. The report is signed by the filer’s Head of Global Fund Administration on 04/29/2026.

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Insights

Vanguard reports a 5.23% passive stake in Flowserve as of 03/31/2026.

The Schedule 13G shows 6,657,348 shares beneficially owned with sole dispositive power reported by Vanguard Capital Management. The filing attributes holdings to multiple Vanguard affiliates and fund sleeves that Vanguard Capital Management exercises dispositive power over.

Because this is a Section 13G passive/investment-management disclosure, it signals a report of institutional ownership rather than an active takeover intent; subsequent filings would show any change in status or material trading activity.

Filing clarifies voting and disposition powers across Vanguard entities.

The form itemizes sole voting power: 953,421 shares and sole dispositive power: 6,657,348 shares, and notes no single third party holds >5% of the reported position. The statement follows SEC Release No. 34-39538 attribution guidance for affiliate holdings.

Watch for any future amendments or a switch to a Section 13D filing if the ownership purpose or activity changes.

Shares beneficially owned 6,657,348 shares as of <date>03/31/2026</date>
Percent of class 5.23% percent of common stock class
Sole voting power 953,421 shares shares with sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power 6,657,348 shares shares with sole power to dispose
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Schedule 13G filing 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 regulatory
"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.
Dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6657348"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
SEC Release No. 34-39538 regulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998)"





34354P105

(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 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 Capital Management report in Flowserve (FLS)?

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 6,657,348 shares, or 5.23%. The filing lists sole dispositive power over 6,657,348 shares and sole voting power over 953,421 shares as of 03/31/2026.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate Vanguard controls Flowserve voting?

No single Vanguard affiliate is shown as controlling the company. The filing reports sole voting power for 953,421 shares; beneficial ownership is exercised across affiliated Vanguard entities and fund sleeves per the disclosure.

What does 'beneficially owned' mean in this 13G filing for FLS?

'Beneficially owned' means the filer has the power to direct disposition of the securities. The filing states Vanguard Capital Management has dispositive power over 6,657,348 shares, reflecting managed funds and client accounts.

When are the ownership figures in the filing measured?

The reported holdings are measured as of 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G lists the share count and percent of class tied to that date, with the filing signed on 04/29/2026.

Will this Schedule 13G trigger any immediate corporate actions at Flowserve?

No immediate corporate action is indicated by the filing itself. A Schedule 13G is an ownership disclosure; it does not propose transactions or changes, and the filing lists ownership as passive under SEC rules.