Weatherford International PLC amendment to a Schedule 13G/A discloses that Capital Research Global Investors reports beneficial ownership of 2,261,362 shares of Common Stock, representing 3.2% of the 71,717,593 shares believed to be outstanding. The filing is labeled Amendment No. 4 and is signed on 05/11/2026.
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Insights
Passive disclosure of a 3.2% stake by an institutional manager.
Capital Research Global Investors reports beneficial ownership of 2,261,362 shares, equal to 3.2% of the issuer's common stock based on 71,717,593 shares believed outstanding. The filing is an amendment (Amendment No. 4), indicating an update to previously reported holdings.
Filing language describes collective investment management entities and allocates sole voting and sole dispositive power for the reported shares. Timing and any trading activity that produced the position are not stated in the provided excerpt.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:2,261,362 sharesPercent of class:3.2%Shares outstanding (basis):71,717,593 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Shares beneficially owned2,261,362 sharesAmount beneficially owned reported by Capital Research Global Investors
Percent of class3.2%Percent of Common Stock based on shares believed outstanding
Shares outstanding (basis)71,717,593 sharesShares believed to be outstanding used to compute the 3.2% figure
CUSIPG48833118Common Stock CUSIP as listed in the filing
Filing signature date05/11/2026Date of signature on the Amendment No. 4 submission
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power
3 terms
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Amendment to a Schedule 13G/A discloses that Capital Research Global Investors"
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 ownedfinancial
"CRGI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 2,261,362 shares"
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 powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,261,362"
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.
What stake does Capital Research Global Investors report in WFRD?
Capital Research Global Investors reports 2,261,362 shares, representing 3.2% of Weatherford's common stock. The percentage is based on 71,717,593 shares believed to be outstanding as stated in the filing.
Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate voting or disposal power for WFRD shares?
Yes. The filing states CRGI has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 2,261,362 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported in the excerpt.
Is the filing a new position or an amendment for WFRD?
The document is labeled Amendment No. 4, indicating it updates a prior Schedule 13G filing. The excerpt does not state the prior reported amount or the reason for the amendment.
When was the Schedule 13G/A signed for WFRD?
The signing date shown in the excerpt is 05/11/2026, with the signature by Jae Won Chung, Vice President and Senior Counsel II at Capital Research and Management Company.
What class of Weatherford stock is reported in this filing?
The filing reports ownership of the issuer's Common Stock (CUSIP G48833118) held by Capital Research Global Investors and affiliated investment management entities.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 4)
Weatherford International PLC
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
G48833118
(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):
G48833118
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Capital Research 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
2,261,362.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,261,362.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,261,362.00
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)
3.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Weatherford International PLC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2000 St James Place, Houston, TX 77056, United States of America
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Capital Research Global Investors
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
333 South Hope Street, 55th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(c)
Citizenship:
N/A
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G48833118
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:
2,261,362 **
**Capital Research Global Investors ("CRGI") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CRGI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital Research Global Investors." CRGI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 2,261,362 shares or 3.2% of the 71,717,593 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)
Percent of class:
3.2 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
2,261,362
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
2,261,362
(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.
Capital Research Global Investors
Signature:
Jae Won Chung
Name/Title:
Vice President and Senior Counsel II, Capital Research and Management Company
