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Gabelli funds lift Monro (MNRO) holdings to a 10.65% equity stake

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gabelli-affiliated investment entities report beneficial ownership of 3,195,847 shares of Monro, Inc., equal to 10.65% of the company’s common stock. This percentage is based on 30,019,660 shares outstanding as reported in Monro’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 27, 2025.

The largest holder is GAMCO Asset Management Inc. with 2,503,547 shares, or 8.34% of the class, followed by Gabelli Funds LLC with 494,100 shares, or 1.65%. Smaller positions are held by Gabelli Foundation, MJG Associates, Teton Advisors, and Mario Gabelli personally.

The reporting group states they used approximately $7,062,425 in aggregate to purchase additional Monro shares since their most recent prior filing, funded mainly through client accounts managed by GAMCO and Gabelli Funds, as well as capital from Gabelli Foundation and Teton advisory clients. Recent transaction detail shows numerous open-market trades in March and April 2026 at prices generally in the mid-teens per share.

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Gabelli complex discloses a 10.65% Monro stake with continued open-market buying.

The filing shows Gabelli-related entities collectively holding 3,195,847 Monro shares, or 10.65% of outstanding stock, with GAMCO Asset Management alone at 8.34%. This scale gives the group meaningful influence in shareholder votes and engagement with management.

The disclosure notes about $7,062,425 in additional purchases since the prior filing, funded largely through advisory client accounts at GAMCO and Gabelli Funds, plus capital from Gabelli Foundation and Teton clients. Detailed March–April 2026 trades indicate active portfolio management around prices in the mid-teens.

The group explains it uses the long-form Schedule 13D to keep communications with Monro’s management clearly aligned with Exchange Act reporting obligations. While no specific strategic agenda is described, the combination of a double‑digit stake and ongoing trading underscores the Gabelli complex’s role as a significant, engaged shareholder.

Gabelli group stake 3,195,847 shares Beneficial ownership in Monro common stock
Ownership percentage 10.65% of class Based on 30,019,660 shares outstanding as of Dec. 27, 2025
Shares outstanding 30,019,660 shares Monro common stock outstanding per Form 10-Q for quarter ended Dec. 27, 2025
GAMCO Asset Management holdings 2,503,547 shares (8.34%) Largest Gabelli-affiliated holder of Monro shares
Gabelli Funds holdings 494,100 shares (1.65%) Monro shares held by Gabelli Funds LLC
Additional purchase cost $7,062,425 Aggregate funds used to buy additional Monro shares since prior filing
Foundation holdings 113,000 shares (0.38%) Monro shares held by Gabelli Foundation, Inc.
Teton Advisors holdings 52,000 shares (0.17%) Monro shares held via Teton Advisors, Inc.
beneficially owned financial
"The aggregate number of Securities to which this relates is 3,195,847 shares, representing 10.65%..."
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.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"The Reporting Persons file the long form pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934..."
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
sole voting power financial
"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: Sole Voting Power 2,428,347.00"
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.
sole dispositive power financial
"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: Sole Dispositive Power 2,503,547.00"
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 adviser financial
"GAMCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GBL, is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940..."
An investment adviser is a person or firm that professionally manages money and gives recommendations about buying, selling, or holding investments. Like a financial coach or guide, they have a legal duty to act in a client's best financial interest, so their advice, fees and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and risk — making their role important for investors who want informed, accountable help with portfolios.
investment advisory clients financial
"GAMCO and Gabelli Funds used funds that were provided through the accounts of certain of their investment advisory clients..."





610236101

(CUSIP Number)
DAVID GOLDMAN
191 MASON STREET,
GREENWICH, CT, 06830
914-921-5000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
04/24/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL
Signature:PETER D. GOLDSTEIN
Name/Title:CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Date:04/27/2026
GABELLI FUNDS LLC
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:GENERAL COUNSEL
Date:04/27/2026
GAMCO Asset Management Inc.
Signature:DOUGLAS R. JAMIESON
Name/Title:PRESIDENT
Date:04/27/2026
GABELLI FOUNDATION, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:04/27/2026
MJG ASSOCIATES, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:04/27/2026
Teton Advisors, Inc.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:COUNSEL
Date:04/27/2026
GGCP, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:04/27/2026
Associated Capital Group, Inc.
Signature:PETER D. GOLDSTEIN
Name/Title:CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Date:04/27/2026
GABELLI MARIO J
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:04/27/2026

FAQ

Which Gabelli entity holds the largest Monro (MNRO) position?

The largest holder is GAMCO Asset Management Inc., with beneficial ownership of 2,503,547 Monro shares, equal to 8.34% of the outstanding common stock. Other notable holders include Gabelli Funds LLC, Gabelli Foundation, MJG Associates, Teton Advisors, and Mario Gabelli personally.

How much did the reporting group spend on recent Monro (MNRO) share purchases?

The reporting group states it used approximately $7,062,425 to purchase additional Monro shares since its most recent prior filing. Funds came mainly from investment advisory client accounts at GAMCO and Gabelli Funds, plus working capital from Gabelli Foundation and Teton advisory client funds.

Why are the Gabelli entities using a Schedule 13D for Monro (MNRO)?

The reporting persons say they file the long-form Schedule 13D under Section 13d-1 even though they may qualify for the short form. They explain this approach helps ensure their communications with Monro’s management remain compliant with reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

What Monro (MNRO) trading activity do the Gabelli entities disclose?

The filing lists numerous open-market trades in March and April 2026 by Gabelli Foundation, Gabelli Funds, GAMCO Asset Management, and Teton Advisors. These transactions involve thousands of shares at prices generally in the mid-teens per share, reflecting active portfolio management around the Monro position.

How is voting power over Monro (MNRO) shares allocated among the Gabelli entities?

Each reporting person generally has sole voting and dispositive power over the shares it reports, subject to client agreements and fund governance. The filing notes specific exceptions, including GAMCO’s lack of voting authority on 75,200 shares and proxy committee oversight within certain Gabelli-managed funds.