Principal Global Investors reports 7.6% stake in NICE

NICE Ltd. institutional investor Principal Global Investors reported beneficial ownership of 4,587,808 shares of Common Stock, representing 7.6% of the class as of 03/31/2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NICE Ltd. institutional investor Principal Global Investors reported beneficial ownership of 4,587,808 shares of Common Stock, representing 7.6% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states these holdings include 4,578,475 Depository Receipts that represent the same number of common shares. The filing shows shared voting and dispositive power over the entire position; sole voting and dispositive powers are reported as zero.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Principal Global Investors holds a 7.6% stake in NICE Ltd., reported as shared control.

Schedule 13G reporting shows 4,587,808 shares beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026, including 4,578,475 Depository Receipts. The holder reports shared voting and dispositive power, indicating control is exercised jointly.

Because this is a passive beneficial-ownership disclosure on a Schedule 13G, the filing is administrative in nature; subsequent filings could update ownership or control status.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 4,587,808 shares Percent of class: 7.6% Depository Receipts included: 4,578,475 Depository Receipts +2 more

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Beneficial ownership 4,587,808 shares reported as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 7.6% percent of class as stated in Schedule 13G

Depository Receipts included 4,578,475 Depository Receipts represent 4,578,475 Common Stock

Shared voting power 4,587,808 shares shared voting power reported in filing

Sole voting power 0.00 shares sole voting power reported as zero

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Depository Receipts, Beneficial ownership, Shared dispositive power

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Schedule 13G regulatory

"Principal Global Investors filed a 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.

Depository Receipts market

"Shares reported include 4,578,475 Depository Receipts, which represent 4,578,475 Common Stock"

A depository receipt is a tradable certificate issued by a bank that represents ownership of shares held in a foreign company, letting investors buy and sell those shares on their local stock market without dealing with the foreign exchange and custody details. Think of it as a local receipt for a piece of a foreign company kept in a secure vault abroad; it matters because it makes international investing easier, often increases liquidity, and can affect dividend payments and currency risk.

Beneficial ownership regulatory

"Amount beneficially owned: 4,587,808 Shares reported include 4,578,475 Depository Receipts"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Shared dispositive power corporate

"Shared Dispositive Power 4,587,808.00 reported by Principal Global Investors"

FAQ

What stake does Principal Global Investors report in NICE (NICE)?

Principal Global Investors reports beneficial ownership of 4,587,808 shares (7.6%). The filing states this position includes 4,578,475 Depository Receipts representing the same number of common shares as of 03/31/2026.

Does Principal Global Investors have sole voting control of the NICE shares?

No — the filing reports zero sole voting power. It shows shared voting power of 4,587,808 and zero sole voting or sole dispositive power; authority is reported as shared.

What do the Depository Receipts in the filing represent?

The filing reports 4,578,475 Depository Receipts. Those Depository Receipts are stated to represent 4,578,475 Common Stock shares of NICE as listed in the Schedule 13G.

What date is the ownership level reported for NICE?

The reported beneficial ownership is as of 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G lists that date for the ownership snapshot; the signature on the filing is dated 05/11/2026.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/12/2026 - 10:53 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

NICE Ltd.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

653656108

(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): 653656108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 4,587,808.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 4,587,808.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,587,808.00

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)

7.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: NICE Ltd.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 13 ZARCHIN STREET, P.O.B. 690, RA'ANANA, ISRAEL 43107
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 711 HIGH STREET DES MOINES, Iowa 50392-0300
(c)	Citizenship: PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS - DELAWARE
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 653656108
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: 4,587,808 Shares reported include 4,578,475 Depository Receipts, which represent 4,578,475 Common Stock.
(b)	Percent of class: 7.6 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS - 4,587,808
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS - 4,587,808
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.
	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.

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.

PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS

Signature:	/s/ J. Markham Penrod
Name/Title:	J. Markham Penrod, Chief Compliance Officer - North America, Principal Asset Management
Date:	05/11/2026