Freshpet, Inc. Schedule 13G reports that Capital World Investors is deemed the beneficial owner of 2,985,886 shares of Freshpet common stock, representing 6.1% of the 49,057,177 shares believed outstanding as of 03/31/2026. The filing states CWI includes multiple affiliated investment management entities and reports sole voting and dispositive power over 2,985,886 shares. The filing is signed by a Capital Research and Management Company officer on 05/13/2026.
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Insights
CWI holds a material passive stake of 6.1% in Freshpet.
Capital World Investors is reported as beneficial owner of 2,985,886 shares, with sole voting and dispositive power. The filing identifies affiliated management entities that collectively provide services under the CWI name.
Ownership is presented as a passive holding under a Schedule 13G disclosure; timing and any trading intent are not stated in the excerpt. Subsequent filings would show changes in position.
Disclosure clarifies control attributes and entity composition behind the stake.
The filing specifies sole voting and dispositive power for 2,985,886 shares and lists the investment management subsidiaries affiliated with CWI. This identifies who may exercise voting rights at shareholder meetings.
Beneficial ownership is tied to the 03/31/2026 share base of 49,057,177; any governance impact depends on voting turnout and other holders, details not provided here.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares:2,985,886 sharesPercent of class:6.1%Shares outstanding (base):49,057,177 shares+2 more
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Beneficially owned shares2,985,886 sharesAmount reported as beneficially owned by Capital World Investors
Percent of class6.1%Percent of Freshpet common stock based on shares believed outstanding
Shares outstanding (base)49,057,177 sharesShares believed to be outstanding as of <date>03/31/2026</date>
Sole voting power2,985,886 sharesShares over which CWI reports sole voting power
Filing signature date05/13/2026Date the Schedule 13G was signed
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficial owner, Sole dispositive power
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Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Capital World Investors is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 2,985,886 shares"
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.
Beneficial ownerfinancial
"CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 2,985,886 shares or 6.1%"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
Sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,985,886"
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.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Freshpet, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
358039105
(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):
358039105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Capital World Investors
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
2,985,886.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,985,886.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,985,886.00
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)
6.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Freshpet, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1450 US-206, Bedminster, NJ 07921
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Capital World Investors
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
333 SOUTH HOPE STREET, 55TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(c)
Citizenship:
N/A
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
358039105
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:
2,985,886 **
**Capital World Investors ("CWI") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CWI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital World Investors." CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 2,985,886 shares or 6.1% of the 49,057,177 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)
Percent of class:
6.1 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
2,985,886
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
2,985,886
(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.
SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
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.
Capital World Investors
Signature:
Jae Won Chung
Name/Title:
Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Capital Research and Management Company
What stake does Capital World Investors hold in Freshpet (FRPT)?
Capital World Investors is reported to beneficially own 2,985,886 shares, equal to 6.1% of the 49,057,177 shares believed outstanding as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes sole voting and dispositive power over those shares.
Does the Schedule 13G for FRPT indicate who controls the shares?
Yes. The filing states sole voting and sole dispositive power for 2,985,886 shares, and names affiliated investment management entities that operate under the Capital World Investors division.
What date and filing signature appear on the Freshpet Schedule 13G?
The filing shows the reporting period date of 03/31/2026 and is signed by Jae Won Chung, Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Capital Research and Management Company, dated 05/13/2026.
How many Freshpet shares were outstanding for the percentage calculation?
The Schedule 13G states there were 49,057,177 shares believed to be outstanding as the base for the 6.1% ownership calculation as of 03/31/2026.
