AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and its subsidiary AQR Capital Management, LLC reported beneficial ownership of 8,668,938 shares of GitLab Inc. Class A common stock, representing 5.65%. The filing shows shared voting power of 8,333,907 shares and shared dispositive power of 8,668,938.
The statement is a Schedule 13G disclosure that identifies the reporting entities, their principal address, and CUSIP 37637K108. The filing is signed by an authorized signatory and notes that AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.
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AQR reports a passive >5% stake in GitLab, disclosed on Schedule 13G.
The filing records 8,668,938 shares beneficially owned, equal to 5.65%, with shared voting power of 8,333,907. This quantifies AQR's visible economic interest in GTLB.
As a Schedule 13G, the filing indicates a passive intent classification; subsequent filings would show any change in position or voting intent.
Shared voting and dispositive power are disclosed, clarifying control mechanics.
The report lists shared voting power: 8,333,907 and shared dispositive power: 8,668,938, both attributed to the reporting entities. It also states the subsidiary relationship between the two AQR entities.
Future Schedule 13D or Form 4 filings would change the public governance signal; for now, the filing documents their passive ownership stake.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:8,668,938 sharesPercent of class:5.65 %Shared voting power:8,333,907 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Beneficial ownership8,668,938 sharesClass A common stock
Percent of class5.65 %reported on Schedule 13G
Shared voting power8,333,907 sharesas reported by AQR
Shared dispositive power8,668,938 sharesas reported by AQR
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 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.
Shared dispositive powerfinancial
"Item 4. (iv) Shared power to dispose: 8,668,938"
CUSIPregulatory
"Item 2. (e) CUSIP Number(s): 37637K108"
A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Gitlab Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A common stock, par value $0.0000025per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
37637K108
(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):
37637K108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
AQR Capital Management, LLC
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
8,333,907.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
8,668,938.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
8,668,938.00
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)
5.65 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
37637K108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
8,333,907.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
8,668,938.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
8,668,938.00
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)
5.65 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Gitlab Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
268 BUSH STREET, #350, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
94104
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
AQR Capital Management, LLC
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
SUITE 130
Greenwich, Connecticut
06830
(c)
Citizenship:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A common stock, par value $0.0000025per share
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
37637K108
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:
8,668,938
(b)
Percent of class:
5.65 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 8,333,907
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 8,333,907
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 8,668,938
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 8,668,938
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.
Not Applicable
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 Item 2(a) above.
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.
AQR Capital Management, LLC
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
05/14/2026
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
05/14/2026
Exhibit Information
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.
AQR reports beneficial ownership of 8,668,938 shares, representing 5.65%. The Schedule 13G lists shared voting power of 8,333,907 and shared dispositive power of 8,668,938 for the reported entities.
Which AQR entities filed the Schedule 13G for GTLB?
The filing was made by AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC. The filing notes that the former is a wholly owned subsidiary of the latter and gives their principal address.
Does the Schedule 13G indicate AQR is an activist investor in GTLB?
No—this Schedule 13G reflects a passive ownership classification rather than an active campaign. The filing records beneficial ownership and shared powers but does not assert an active or control intent.
What document identifiers appear in the filing for GitLab shares?
The filing identifies the security as Class A common stock with CUSIP 37637K108. It also lists the par value per share and GitLab's principal executive office address in San Francisco.
