Vanguard Portfolio Management boosts stake in GoDaddy (NASDAQ: GDDY) — 8.00M shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GoDaddy Inc reported that Vanguard Portfolio Management beneficially owned 8,000,557 shares of Common Stock as of 03/31/2026, representing 5.99% of the class. The filing shows Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 8,000,557 shares and sole voting power over 35,317 shares. The filing states these holdings include securities held by Vanguard funds and affiliated advisory sleeves, and was signed on 04/29/2026.
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Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned: 8,000,557 shares
Percent of class: 5.99%
Sole voting power: 35,317 shares
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Shares beneficially owned
8,000,557 shares
as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class
5.99%
as of 03/31/2026
Sole voting power
35,317 shares
reported in Item 4(i)
Sole dispositive power
8,000,557 shares
reported in Item 4(iii)
Reporting period
03/31/2026
ownership snapshot date
Signature date
04/29/2026
date signed by Head of Global Fund Administration
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Investment Company Act
4 terms
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Name of form: Schedule 13G 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 financial
"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.
Sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 8000557"
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
"investment company 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 Portfolio Management report in GoDaddy (GDDY)?
Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 8,000,557 shares (5.99%). The Schedule 13G states this position is as of 03/31/2026 and reflects holdings across Vanguard funds and affiliated advisory sleeves over which dispositive power is exercised.
What date does the Schedule 13G use for the ownership snapshot?
The ownership snapshot is dated 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G was signed and dated 04/29/2026, which appears in the signature block as the filing signature date.