Wasatch Advisors Reports 4.3% Stake in Vital Farms

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wasatch Advisors filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 1,933,119 shares of Vital Farms Inc. The filing states this equals 4.3% of the class and shows sole voting power of 1,371,807 shares and sole dispositive power of 1,933,119 shares. The filing lists Vital Farms Inc CUSIP 92847W103 and cites Delaware as the filer’s citizenship. The Schedule indicates the holder reports ownership under the “5 percent or less of a class” category. Signature is provided by Mike Yeates, CEO.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Wasatch Advisors reports a non-control stake of 4.3% in Vital Farms.

Wasatch Advisors discloses beneficial ownership of 1,933,119 shares and sole dispositive authority over the full amount. The holding is below the 5% threshold that typically triggers active activist status under Schedule 13G rules.

Watch for subsequent amendments or a Form 13D if the position changes materially; timing and further purchases are not stated in this excerpt.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 1,933,119 shares Percent of class: 4.3% Sole voting power: 1,371,807 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 1,933,119 shares Amount beneficially owned per Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 4.3% Percent of class reported in Item 4

Sole voting power 1,371,807 shares Sole power to vote as reported in Item 4

Sole dispositive power 1,933,119 shares Sole power to dispose reported in Item 4

CUSIP 92847W103 Issuer identifier listed on the filing

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Sole voting power

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"

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.

Beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 1,933,119"

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.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,933,119"

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 regulatory

"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,371,807"

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.

FAQ

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What stake does Wasatch Advisors report in Vital Farms (VITL)?

Wasatch Advisors reports beneficial ownership of 1,933,119 shares, equal to 4.3% of Vital Farms' class of common stock, as stated in the amendment.

How much voting power does Wasatch Advisors hold in VITL?

The filing shows Wasatch Advisors has sole voting power over 1,371,807 shares. Shared voting power is reported as zero in the amendment.

Does Wasatch Advisors control disposition of the shares in VITL?

Yes; the Schedule reports sole dispositive power over 1,933,119 shares, meaning Wasatch has authority to direct sale or transfer of those shares.

What form was filed to report Wasatch’s Vital Farms stake?

An Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G/A was filed to report the position, indicating passive institutional ownership reporting under Section 13 of the Exchange Act.

Is Wasatch Advisors considered an activist owner in this filing?

The filing classifies the position under the 5 percent or less ownership category; the amendment does not indicate activist intent or control measures.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/23/2026 - 10:52 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Vital Farms Inc

(Name of Issuer)

COM

(Title of Class of Securities)

92847W103

(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): 92847W103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Wasatch 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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,371,807.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,933,119.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,933,119.00

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)

4.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Vital Farms Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 3601 S CONGRESS AVE STE C100, Austin, US-TX, 78704-7298, US
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Wasatch Advisors LP
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor, Salt Lake City, 84108, United States
(c)	Citizenship: DELAWARE
(d)	Title of class of securities: COM
(e)	CUSIP No.: 92847W103
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: 1,933,119
(b)	Percent of class: 4.3 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,371,807
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,933,119
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
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.

Wasatch Advisors LP

Signature:	Mike Yeates
Name/Title:	CEO
Date:	04/23/2026