Vanguard Portfolio Management increases disclosure on Simmons First (SFNC) 6.15% stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Simmons First National Corp reports that Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC beneficially owns 8,914,004 shares of Common Stock, representing 6.15% of the class as reported in this Schedule 13G.

The filing shows Vanguard Portfolio Management has sole power to vote 107,108 shares and sole dispositive power for 8,914,004 shares. The statement describes holdings managed across Vanguard affiliates and client accounts.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard holds a meaningful passive stake reported under Schedule 13G.

The filing documents a 6.15% beneficial position of Simmons First National Corp held by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC across funds and managed accounts. The report classifies voting and dispositive powers with a large dispositive position and limited sole voting power.

Ownership is reported as passive under Schedule 13G filing conventions; subsequent Form 13D or material changes would alter regulatory status. Future filings may show changes in percent or voting power.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 8,914,004 shares Percent of class: 6.15% Sole voting power: 107,108 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 8,914,004 shares Common Stock reported in Schedule 13G

Percent of class 6.15% Percent of outstanding Common Stock reported

Sole voting power 107,108 shares Shares with sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 8,914,004 shares Shares with sole power to dispose

Signature date 04/29/2026 Filing signed by Head of Global Fund Administration

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Sole dispositive power, Sole voting power, Investment Company Act

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"reported in this Schedule 13G"

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.

Sole dispositive power financial

"sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 8914004"

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.

Sole voting power financial

"sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 107,108"

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.

Investment Company Act regulatory

"investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

The Investment Company Act is a law that sets rules for businesses whose main activity is managing and selling pooled money, such as mutual funds and other investment funds. It matters to investors because it requires clear reporting, limits managers from putting their own interests ahead of clients, and mandates safekeeping and oversight of assets—similar to safety inspections and traffic rules that help keep shared vehicles reliable and trustworthy.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/29/2026 - 03:21 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard Portfolio Management report in SFNC?

Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 8,914,004 shares, equal to 6.15% of Common Stock. The filing attributes dispositive power over these shares to Vanguard and notes holdings span Vanguard affiliates and managed accounts.

How many shares does Vanguard solely vote for in SFNC?

The filing states Vanguard has sole voting power for 107,108 shares. It separately reports sole dispositive power for 8,914,004 shares, indicating voting authority differs from dispositive control across the reported holdings.

Does Vanguard report any shared voting or dispositive power for SFNC?

No. The Schedule 13G lists 0 shares for both shared voting power and shared dispositive power. All dispositive power reported in the filing is listed as sole to Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC.

Is Vanguard reporting this stake as an investment company or on behalf of clients?

The filing explains the position includes securities held by Vanguard funds and managed accounts over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or affiliates exercise dispositive power. It cites holdings across affiliated investment companies and client accounts.

When was the Schedule 13G signed for this filing?

The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with a signature date of 04/29/2026. The reported securities position cites the Common Stock CUSIP 828730200 and an issuer address for Simmons First National Corp.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Simmons First National Corp

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

828730200

(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): 828730200

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Vanguard Portfolio Management

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

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 107,108.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 8,914,004.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

8,914,004.00

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)

6.15 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

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 Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio 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 Portfolio 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

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Simmons First National Corp
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 501 Main Street, PO Box 7009, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Vanguard Portfolio Management
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 828730200
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: 8914004
(b)	Percent of class: 6.15 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 107108
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 8914004
	(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. Vanguard Portfolio Management, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
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.

Vanguard Portfolio Management

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	04/29/2026