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Vanguard Portfolio Management reports 5.14M shares in Yelp (NYSE: YELP)

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Yelp Inc ownership filing: Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 5,138,511 shares of Common Stock, representing 8.63% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and affiliated business divisions exercise dispositive power over these shares, with 159,466 shares of sole voting power.

The statement notes holdings include Vanguard funds and managed accounts and follows SEC Release No. 34-39538. Signature is by an authorized officer on 04/29/2026.

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Insights

Vanguard reports an 8.63% stake in Yelp, disclosed under Schedule 13G.

The filing lists 5,138,511 shares beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026, with dispositive authority held by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and certain affiliates. This is a standard passive ownership disclosure for a large investment manager.

Impact depends on Vanguard's classification (passive) and voting arrangements; subsequent filings could show changes if trading activity or beneficial classification changes.

Beneficially owned shares 5,138,511 shares Amount beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class 8.63% Percent of common stock reported in Item 4(b)
Sole voting power 159,466 shares Sole power to vote or to direct the vote (Item 4(c)(i))
Sole dispositive power 5,138,511 shares Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition (Item 4(c)(iii))
Reporting period 03/31/2026 Reporting date tied to the ownership amounts
Beneficially owned regulatory
"This reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
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: 5138511"
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.
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Yelp Inc"
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.
SEC Release No. 34-39538 regulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998)"





985817105

(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)




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SCHEDULE 13G




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



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

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard hold in Yelp (YELP)?

Vanguard Portfolio Management reports ownership of 5,138,511 shares, equal to 8.63% of Yelp's common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes dispositive authority to Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and affiliated business units, including Vanguard funds and managed accounts.

Does Vanguard have voting control over Yelp shares?

Vanguard reports 159,466 shares of sole voting power and no shared voting power. Dispositive power is reported as 5,138,511 shares, indicating Vanguard exercises the right to direct sales for those shares, per the filing language.

What does Schedule 13G filing indicate about Vanguard's intent?

A Schedule 13G typically indicates passive or investment-manager ownership rather than an activist intent. The filing shows Vanguard as an investment manager exercising dispositive power across funds and accounts, consistent with passive institutional reporting under the referenced SEC release.

When was the Yelp ownership reported and who signed the filing?

The ownership is reported as of 03/31/2026 and the filing was signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, on 04/29/2026. The filing includes an SEC-release disclosure about affiliated entities.