Veracyte, Inc. ownership disclosure: Artisan Partners entities report beneficial ownership of 5,496,370 shares of common stock, representing 6.9% of the class based on 79,458,427 shares outstanding as of 02/20/2026. The filing attributes 4,889,589 shares to shared voting power and 5,496,370 shares to shared dispositive power. The shares were acquired on behalf of discretionary clients of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership and are reported through a joint filing executed 05/13/2026.
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Insights
Large passive stake disclosed by Artisan Partners.
Artisan Partners reports beneficial ownership of 5,496,370 shares (6.9%) of Veracyte common stock, calculated on a disclosed outstanding base of 79,458,427 shares as of 02/20/2026. The position is held for discretionary clients of APLP.
Cash‑flow treatment is not specified in the excerpt; the filing is a routine institutional ownership disclosure and reflects shared voting and dispositive powers across related Artisan entities.
Filing clarifies voting and disposition arrangements across related entities.
The disclosure lists 4,889,589 shares as shared voting power and 5,496,370 shares as shared dispositive power, with layered entity relationships described in the comments. The joint filing agreement is dated 05/13/2026.
Because the shares are held for discretionary clients, ultimate beneficial owners are not identified; subsequent filings would be needed for changes in ownership or control.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:5,496,370 sharesPercent of class:6.9%Shares outstanding (used):79,458,427 shares+2 more
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Beneficial ownership5,496,370 sharesreported in Schedule 13G/A
Percent of class6.9%based on 79,458,427 shares outstanding as of 02/20/2026
Shares outstanding (used)79,458,427 sharesas of 02/20/2026 (basis for percentage)
Shared voting power4,889,589 shareslisted as shared voting power
Shared dispositive power5,496,370 shareslisted as shared dispositive power
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.
beneficial ownershipfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: 5,496,370 (b) Percent of class: 6.9%"
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.
dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: None (iv) Shared power to dispose: 5,496,370"
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.
discretionary clientsfinancial
"shares reported herein have been acquired on behalf of discretionary clients of APLP"
Artisan Partners reports beneficial ownership of 5,496,370 shares, equal to 6.9% of common stock based on 79,458,427 shares outstanding as of 02/20/2026. The position is held for discretionary clients.
How much voting power does Artisan Partners hold in VCYT?
The filing reports 4,889,589 shares subject to shared voting power. The entities list shared voting arrangements across related Artisan entities rather than sole voting authority.
Are these shares directly owned by Artisan Partners or clients?
The shares were acquired on behalf of discretionary clients of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership; the filing states clients, not Artisan, are entitled to receive dividends and sale proceeds.
When was the joint filing executed for this ownership disclosure?
The joint filing agreement among Artisan Partners entities is dated and executed on 05/13/2026, as shown in the signatures and exhibit index.
What outstanding share count does the filing use to calculate the percentage?
The percentage is based on 79,458,427 shares outstanding as of 02/20/2026, which the filing cites when reporting the 6.9% ownership figure.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 6)
VERACYTE, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
92337F107
(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):
92337F107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.
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
4,889,589.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,496,370.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,496,370.00
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)
6.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (g) Artisan Partners Holdings LP is the sole limited partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership and the sole member of Artisan Investments GP LLC; Artisan Investments GP LLC is the general partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership; Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is the general partner of Artisan Partners Holdings LP.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
92337F107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Artisan Partners Holdings 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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
4,889,589.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,496,370.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,496,370.00
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)
6.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (g) Artisan Partners Holdings LP is the sole limited partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership and the sole member of Artisan Investments GP LLC; Artisan Investments GP LLC is the general partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership; Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is the general partner of Artisan Partners Holdings LP.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
92337F107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Artisan Investments GP LLC
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
4,889,589.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,496,370.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,496,370.00
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)
6.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (g) Artisan Partners Holdings LP is the sole limited partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership and the sole member of Artisan Investments GP LLC; Artisan Investments GP LLC is the general partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership; Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is the general partner of Artisan Partners Holdings LP.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
92337F107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
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
4,889,589.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,496,370.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,496,370.00
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)
6.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (e) Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an investment adviser registered under section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
(g) Artisan Partners Holdings LP is the sole limited partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership and the sole member of Artisan Investments GP LLC; Artisan Investments GP LLC is the general partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership; Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is the general partner of Artisan Partners Holdings LP.
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
VERACYTE, INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
6000 Shoreline Court, Suite 300, South San Francisco, California 94080
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
APAM, Artisan Holdings, Artisan Investments, and APLP are all located at:
875 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(c)
Citizenship:
APAM is a Delaware corporation; Artisan Holdings is a Delaware limited partnership; Artisan Investments is a Delaware limited liability company; APLP is a Delaware limited partnership
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
92337F107
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:
5,496,370
(b)
Percent of class:
6.9% (based on 79,458,427 shares outstanding as of 02/20/2026)
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
None
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
4,889,589
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
None
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
5,496,370
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 shares reported herein have been acquired on behalf of discretionary clients of APLP. Persons other than APLP are entitled to receive all dividends from, and proceeds from the sale of, those shares. None of those persons, to the knowledge of APAM, Artisan Holdings, Artisan Investments, or APLP has an economic interest in more than 5% of the class.
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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Gregory K. Ramirez
Name/Title:
Gregory K. Ramirez, Executive Vice President of Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.
Date:
05/13/2026
Artisan Partners Holdings LP
Signature:
/s/ Gregory K. Ramirez
Name/Title:
Gregory K. Ramirez, Executive Vice President of Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., as the general partner of Artisan Partners Holdings LP
Date:
05/13/2026
Artisan Investments GP LLC
Signature:
/s/ Gregory K. Ramirez
Name/Title:
Gregory K. Ramirez, Vice President of Artisan Investments GP LLC
Date:
05/13/2026
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
Signature:
/s/ Gregory K. Ramirez
Name/Title:
Gregory K. Ramirez, Vice President of Artisan Investments GP LLC, as the general partner of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
Date:
05/13/2026
Exhibit Information
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 1 - Joint Filing Agreement dated 5/13/2026 by and among Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., Artisan Partners Holdings LP, Artisan Investments GP LLC, and Artisan Partners Limited Partnership.
