BlackRock reports 8.5% stake in Shift4 Payments

BlackRock, Inc. amended a Schedule 13G/A to report beneficial ownership of 6,973,498 shares of Class A common stock of Shift4 Payments Inc., representing 8.5% of the class.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. amended a Schedule 13G/A to report beneficial ownership of 6,973,498 shares of Class A common stock of Shift4 Payments Inc., representing 8.5% of the class. The filing lists 6,797,009 shares as sole voting power and 6,973,498 as sole dispositive power. The amendment is signed by a Managing Director.

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BlackRock reports an 8.5% beneficial stake in Shift4 Payments.

The filing updates holdings for BlackRock's reporting business units, showing 6,973,498 shares beneficially owned and sole dispositive power over those shares. This is a standard disclosure under Schedule 13G/A reflecting passive or aggregated institutional ownership.

Impact is neutral: this is a disclosure of position rather than a transaction announcing intent. Subsequent filings would reveal any voting changes or disposition activity.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 6,973,498 shares Percent of class: 8.5% Sole voting power: 6,797,009 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 6,973,498 shares Class A common stock beneficially owned

Percent of class 8.5% Percent of Class A stock

Sole voting power 6,797,009 shares Sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 6,973,498 shares Sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Signature date 04/27/2026 Date amendment was signed

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power

3 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Beneficially owned financial

"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.

Sole dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6973498"

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.

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What stake does BlackRock report in Shift4 Payments (FOUR)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 6,973,498 Class A shares, equal to 8.5% of the class. The filing shows sole dispositive power over those shares and sole voting power for 6,797,009 shares.

Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate BlackRock will sell or buy more FOUR shares?

No transaction intent is stated in this amendment. The filing reports current beneficial ownership and voting/dispositive powers; it does not declare planned purchases or sales or changes in strategy.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for BlackRock?

The amendment is signed by Spencer Fleming, listed as Managing Director, with a signature date of 04/27/2026. The filing includes Exhibit 24 (Power of Attorney) and Exhibit 99 for Item 7.

What do 'sole voting power' and 'sole dispositive power' mean in this filing?

'Sole voting power' indicates the filer alone can direct votes for 6,797,009 shares; 'sole dispositive power' indicates sole control to sell or transfer 6,973,498 shares. These terms describe control rights reported in the Schedule 13G/A.

Is the reported ownership held on behalf of other parties?

The filing states various persons may have rights to dividends or proceeds, but no single person's interest exceeds five percent. The ownership is reported on behalf of BlackRock's reporting business units under the cited SEC release.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/27/2026 - 04:12 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

SHIFT4 PAYMENTS INC

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

82452J109

(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)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 82452J109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 6,797,009.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 6,973,498.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,973,498.00

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)

8.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: SHIFT4 PAYMENTS INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 3501 CORPORATE PARKWAY CENTER VALLEY PA 18034
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. 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 certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 82452J109
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 6973498
(b)	Percent of class: 8.5 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 6797009
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6973498
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
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. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of SHIFT4 PAYMENTS INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of SHIFT4 PAYMENTS INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
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 Exhibit 99
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.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/27/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7