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Vanguard holds 30.277M Zoetis shares (NYSE: ZTS) — 7.17% stake

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Zoetis Inc ownership filing shows Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owned 30,277,753 shares of common stock, representing 7.17% of the class as reported with an as-of date of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard exercises sole dispositive power over all 30,277,753 shares and sole voting power over 4,204,907 shares. The filing lists affiliated Vanguard entities that may exercise voting or dispositive power on certain holdings and is signed by Vanguard's Head of Global Fund Administration.

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Insights

Vanguard reports a sizeable passive stake in Zoetis, primarily via managed funds.

Schedule 13G shows 30,277,753 shares, or 7.17%, reported by Vanguard Capital Management with sole dispositive power and partial sole voting power. The statement follows the 13G disclosure path used by large institutional investors that are passive investors under SEC rules.

Ownership is listed as held across Vanguard affiliates; the filing attributes voting/dispositive authority to Vanguard Capital Management and notes affiliated entities may exercise powers for certain accounts. Subsequent public filings could show changes if Vanguard adjusts holdings.

Shares beneficially owned 30,277,753 shares reported on Schedule 13G with as-of <date>03/31/2026</date>
Percent of class 7.17% percentage of common stock beneficially owned
Sole voting power 4,204,907 shares shares over which Vanguard reports sole voting power
Sole dispositive power 30,277,753 shares shares over which Vanguard reports sole power to dispose
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: Zoetis 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.
Beneficially owned financial
"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 30277753"
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 financial
"Item 4. | (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 30277753"
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 financial
"Item 4. | (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4204907"
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.





98978V103

(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)
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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 Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital 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 Capital 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 Capital Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/30/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard Capital Management report in Zoetis (ZTS)?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 30,277,753 shares, equal to 7.17%. The filing lists sole dispositive power over all 30,277,753 shares and sole voting power over 4,204,907 shares as reported in the Schedule 13G.

What date is the ownership position reported as of in the ZTS filing?

The position is reported with an as-of date of 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G indicates the ownership amounts and voting/dispositive powers tied to that reporting date and is signed on 04/30/2026.

Does the filing indicate Vanguard controls voting for all reported ZTS shares?

Vanguard reports sole dispositive power for 30,277,753 shares and sole voting power for 4,204,907 shares. The filing also states affiliated Vanguard entities may exercise voting or dispositive authority for certain managed accounts.

Who signed the Schedule 13G for the Zoetis filing?

The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration at Vanguard. The signature line shows the filing date of 04/30/2026 and lists Vanguard Capital Management's Malvern, PA address.

Is the Vanguard position in Zoetis reported as passive on Schedule 13G?

Yes; the position is disclosed on a Schedule 13G, which registered institutional investors use to report passive holdings. The filing language and form type indicate passive investor reporting rather than an active acquisition intent.