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Vanguard Capital Management takes 5.07% stake in Glaukos (GKOS) via funds and accounts

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Glaukos Corp reported that Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owns 2,947,047 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.07% of the class. The filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 2,947,047 shares and sole voting power for 438,276 shares.

The Schedule 13G notes these holdings include securities held for Vanguard funds and managed accounts; the filing is signed by Vanguard's Head of Global Fund Administration.

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Vanguard holds a just-above-5% passive stake in Glaukos.

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 2,947,047 shares, equal to 5.07% of outstanding common stock. The filing indicates dispositive control is exercised across funds and managed accounts, with limited voting power relative to dispositive power.

Because this is a Schedule 13G disclosure, it reflects passive investment reporting rather than an active takeover intent; subsequent filings could show changes if trading behavior shifts.

Disclosure follows Schedule 13G passive-investor rules and clarifies affiliated holdings.

The filing attributes ownership to Vanguard Capital Management and affiliated divisions, noting the securities include Vanguard funds and managed accounts. It reports sole dispositive power of 2,947,047 shares and sole voting power of 438,276 shares.

Stakeholders should watch for any later amendments or a switch to Schedule 13D, which would indicate activist intent; timing and change-of-status are not provided here.

Beneficial ownership 2,947,047 shares reported in Schedule 13G
Percent of class 5.07% percentage of outstanding common stock
Sole voting power 438,276 shares shares with sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power 2,947,047 shares shares with sole power to dispose
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owns 2,947,047 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.
Beneficially owned regulatory
"Amount beneficially owned: 2947047"
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: 2947047"
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.





377322102

(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)




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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 Glaukos (GKOS)?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 2,947,047 shares, or 5.07%. The Schedule 13G states Vanguard has sole dispositive power for 2,947,047 shares and sole voting power for 438,276 shares, reflecting holdings across funds and managed accounts.

Does the Schedule 13G for GKOS signal activist intent from Vanguard?

No — this Schedule 13G indicates passive ownership under reporting rules. The filing lists holdings and control powers; it does not state activist plans. A Schedule 13D filing would be required to show activist intentions.

How much voting power does Vanguard hold in GKOS?

Vanguard reports sole voting power for 438,276 shares. The filing separates voting power from dispositive power, showing substantially more dispositive authority (2,947,047 shares) than voting control in this disclosure.

Are Vanguard's reported GKOS shares held in funds or separate accounts?

The filing says the holdings include Vanguard funds and managed accounts. It specifies affiliated divisions exercise dispositive and/or voting power over securities held by Vanguard funds and other managed client accounts.

When was the Vanguard Schedule 13G for GKOS signed?

The Schedule 13G was signed on 04/29/2026 by Vanguard’s Head of Global Fund Administration. The filing lists the beneficial ownership amounts and the reporting person’s signature date as the attestation date.