Baillie Gifford discloses 15.61% stake in Samsara

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Baillie Gifford & Co reports beneficial ownership of 57,523,792 shares of Samsara Inc. Class A common stock, representing 15.61% of the class, per Amendment No. 7 to a Schedule 13G/A. The filing lists 35,031,306 shares as the filer’s sole voting power and 57,523,792 as its sole dispositive power.

The shares are held by Baillie Gifford & Co and/or its investment adviser subsidiaries on behalf of advisory clients. The report is signed by Grant Meikle, Regulatory Reporting Manager, dated 05/07/2026. The filing notes the adviser regulatory scheme comparability statement and the Schedule 13G/A format.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive holding disclosed: 15.61% stake reported by Baillie Gifford.

Baillie Gifford & Co reports beneficial ownership of 57,523,792 Class A shares, representing 15.61% of the class. The filing shows 35,031,306 shares with sole voting power and full dispositive power over 57,523,792 shares.

These shares are reported as held on behalf of advisory clients through Baillie Gifford and its subsidiaries; the ultimate economic beneficiaries are client accounts. The amendment and comparability statement reflect routine regulatory disclosures for a large institutional holder.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 57,523,792 shares Percent of class: 15.61% Sole voting power: 35,031,306 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 57,523,792 shares Class A Common Stock reported on Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 15.61% Percent of Class A common stock beneficially owned

Sole voting power 35,031,306 shares Number of shares with sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 57,523,792 shares Number of shares with sole power to dispose

Signature date 05/07/2026 Signed by Grant Meikle, Regulatory Reporting Manager

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole voting power, Schedule 13G/A, dispositive power

4 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 57,523,792"

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 voting power regulatory

"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 35,031,306"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 7 to a Schedule 13G/A"

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.

dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 57,523,792"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

FAQ

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What stake does Baillie Gifford (IOT) report in Samsara?

Baillie Gifford reports beneficial ownership of 57,523,792 shares, equal to 15.61% of Samsara's Class A common stock. The amount and percentage are stated on the Schedule 13G/A amendment.

How many votes does Baillie Gifford control in Samsara (IOT)?

The filing states Baillie Gifford has sole voting power over 35,031,306 shares. Shared voting power is reported as zero in the Schedule 13G/A amendment.

Are the shares held directly by Baillie Gifford or for clients?

The Schedule 13G/A says the shares are held by Baillie Gifford and/or its investment adviser subsidiaries on behalf of investment advisory clients, including institutional and pension clients.

When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed?

The amendment is signed by Grant Meikle, Regulatory Reporting Manager, with a signature date of 05/07/2026, and the cover shows 03/31/2026 as a document date reference.

Does the filing indicate any change in intent or control?

The document is a Schedule 13G/A amendment reporting beneficial ownership; it states holdings and voting/dispositive powers but does not declare a change in investment intent or plans.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/07/2026 - 10:02 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 7)

Samsara Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

79589L106

(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): 79589L106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO

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 KINGDOM

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 57,523,792.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 35,031,306.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

57,523,792.00

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)

15.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Samsara Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1 DE HARO STREET, 1 DE HARO STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 94107
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Baillie Gifford & Co
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Calton Square 1 Greenside Row Edinburgh EH1 3AN Scotland UK
(c)	Citizenship: Scotland
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 79589L106
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).
	Investment Adviser
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 57,523,792
(b)	Percent of class: 15.61 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 35,031,306
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 57,523,792
	(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. Securities reported on this Schedule 13G as being beneficially owned by Baillie Gifford & Co. are held by Baillie Gifford & Co. and/or one or more of its investment adviser subsidiaries, which may include Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited, on behalf of investment advisory clients, which may include investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act, employee benefit plans, pension funds or other institutional clients.
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. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to Investment Adviser is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.

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.

BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO

Signature:	Grant Meikle
Name/Title:	Regulatory Reporting Manager
Date:	05/07/2026