Dimensional reports 5.3% stake in Urban Outfitters
Dimensional Fund Advisors reports that it may be deemed the beneficial owner of 4,573,363 shares of Urban Outfitters Inc common stock, representing 5.3% of the class as of June 30, 2026.
Dimensional Fund Advisors reports that it may be deemed the beneficial owner of 4,573,363 shares of Urban Outfitters Inc common stock, representing 5.3% of the class as of June 30, 2026.
Dimensional has sole voting power over 4,481,138 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,573,363 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. All securities are owned by underlying funds for which Dimensional or its subsidiaries act as adviser or manager, and Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership outside Section 13(d) purposes. The funds have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds, and to Dimensional’s knowledge no single fund holds more than 5% of the class.
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Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares:4,573,363 sharesPercent of class:5.3%Sole voting power:4,481,138 shares+4 more
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Beneficially owned shares4,573,363 sharesAmount Dimensional may be deemed to beneficially own in Urban Outfitters common stock
Percent of class5.3%Portion of Urban Outfitters common stock represented by Dimensional’s reported holdings
Sole voting power4,481,138 sharesShares over which Dimensional has sole power to vote or direct the vote
Shared voting power0 sharesShares over which Dimensional has shared power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power4,573,363 sharesShares over which Dimensional has sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Shared dispositive power0 sharesShares over which Dimensional has shared power to dispose or direct disposition
Ownership date06/30/2026Date as of which Urban Outfitters ownership information is reported
Key Terms
beneficial owner, dispositive power, Investment Advisors Act of 1940, Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, +1 more
5 terms
beneficial ownerfinancial
"may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,573,363"
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.
Investment Advisors Act of 1940regulatory
"an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940"
Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934regulatory
"for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a U.S. rule that requires anyone who buys more than 5% of a public company’s shares to publicly disclose who they are, how many shares they own, and their intentions toward the company. For investors, this is like a neighborhood alert when someone acquires a large stake in a building: it reveals potential changes in control or strategy that could affect the stock’s price, governance, or future direction.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"all securities reported in this schedule are owned by the Funds"
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.
FAQ
AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
What percentage of Urban Outfitters (URBN) shares does Dimensional Fund Advisors report owning?
Dimensional Fund Advisors reports being deemed the beneficial owner of 5.3% of Urban Outfitters’ common stock. This stake reflects shares held in client funds it advises, rather than shares owned directly by Dimensional itself.
How many Urban Outfitters (URBN) shares are reported by Dimensional Fund Advisors?
Dimensional Fund Advisors reports beneficial ownership of 4,573,363 Urban Outfitters common shares. These shares are held by various funds and accounts it advises or manages, which retain the economic rights to dividends and sale proceeds.
What voting power does Dimensional Fund Advisors have over Urban Outfitters (URBN) shares?
Dimensional Fund Advisors has sole voting power over 4,481,138 Urban Outfitters shares and no shared voting power. This means it can vote those shares on behalf of its client funds, consistent with its advisory role.
Who actually receives dividends and sale proceeds from the Urban Outfitters (URBN) shares?
The underlying funds advised by Dimensional Fund Advisors have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from the Urban Outfitters shares. Dimensional states that, to its knowledge, no single fund holds more than 5% of the outstanding common stock.
Does Dimensional Fund Advisors claim full beneficial ownership of its Urban Outfitters (URBN) position?
Dimensional Fund Advisors disclaims beneficial ownership of the Urban Outfitters securities beyond Section 13(d) reporting purposes. It explains that all reported shares are owned by client funds, even though Dimensional may exercise voting and investment power.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Urban Outfitters Inc
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
917047102
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(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):
917047102
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
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
4,481,138.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
4,573,363.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,573,363.00
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)
5.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Urban Outfitters Inc
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
5000 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX 78746
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware Limited Partnership
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
917047102
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:
4,573,363 ** see Note 1 **
** Note 1 ** Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, furnishes investment advice to four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and serves as investment manager or sub-adviser to certain other commingled funds, group trusts and separate accounts (such investment companies, trusts and accounts, collectively referred to as the "Funds"). In certain cases, subsidiaries of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP may act as an adviser or sub-adviser to certain Funds. In its role as investment advisor, sub-adviser and/or manager, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP or its subsidiaries (collectively, "Dimensional") may possess voting and/or investment power over the securities of the Issuer that are owned by the Funds, and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer held by the Funds. However, all securities reported in this schedule are owned by the Funds. Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that the reporting person or any of its affiliates is the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(b)
Percent of class:
5.3 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
4,481,138** see Note 1 **
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
4,573,363** see Note 1 **
(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.
The Funds described in Note 1 above have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the securities held in their respective accounts. To the knowledge of Dimensional, the interest of any one such Fund does not exceed 5% of the class of securities. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP disclaims beneficial ownership of all such securities.
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.
