Vanguard Capital Management's separate 5.11% passive disclosure adds to the existing Vanguard Group Inc. stake, signaling continued index and institutional accumulation. Monitor future 13F filings for aggregate Vanguard ownership trends and any shift from passive to active intent.
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Executive Summary
Vanguard Capital Management LLC disclosed a passive 5.11% stake in Eastern Bankshares as of September 30, 2026, holding 11,694,744 shares. This is a new SC 13G filing by Vanguard Capital Management, separate from Vanguard Group Inc.'s prior SC 13G/A, and follows the company's Q3 2026 earnings report that showed a slight revenue miss but improved credit quality and continued capital return.
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Key Facts
- Vanguard Capital Management LLC reported beneficial ownership of 11,694,744 shares of Eastern Bankshares common stock, representing 5.11% of shares outstanding.
- The filing is a new Schedule 13G (not an amendment) by Vanguard Capital Management LLC, certifying passive intent under Rule 13d-1(b).
- The stake is valued at approximately $260 million based on the $5.1B market cap and 5.11% stake.
- The filing date is October 30, 2026, with ownership measured as of September 30, 2026.
- This filing follows a prior SC 13G/A by Vanguard Group Inc. filed March 26, 2026, indicating Vanguard Capital Management is now reporting separately.
Financial Impact
Vanguard Capital Management holds 5.11% of Eastern Bankshares, a passive stake worth approximately $260 million based on the $5.1B market cap.
Risk Factors
- No activist intent is indicated; the 13G certifies passive purpose, reducing the likelihood of near-term engagement.
- The filing does not disclose the exact date of crossing the 5% threshold, so the timing relative to the Q3 earnings report is uncertain.
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This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13G Filing (Primary) | 0002100119-26-001569 |
| Document: 0002100119-26-001569-index.html | 0002100119-26-001569 |
| Document: 0002100119-26-001569.txt | 0002100119-26-001569 |
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Oct 30, 2026 2d ago | SC 13G | $22.48 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $22.39 (−0.38%) |
Oct 22, 2026 10d ago | 8-K | $22.40 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $22.39 (−0.04%) |
Sep 22, 2026 5w ago | Institutional Cluster | $21.37 $21.47 | ▲ +0.47% | ▲ +1.03% | $22.39 (+4.77%) |
Sep 3, 2026 8w ago | Insider Cluster | $22.09 $21.24 | ▼ −3.85% | ▼ −4.70% | $22.39 (+1.36%) |
Sep 3, 2026 8w ago | Insider Cluster | $22.09 $21.24 | ▼ −3.85% | ▼ −4.70% | $22.39 (+1.36%) |
Sep 2, 2026 8w ago | Insider Cluster | $21.93 $21.47 | ▼ −2.13% | ▼ −1.92% | $22.39 (+2.09%) |
Aug 25, 2026 9w ago | 144 | $22.36 $21.14 | ▼ −5.46% | ▼ −6.43% | $22.39 (+0.13%) |
Aug 21, 2026 10w ago | 144 | $22.74 $21.48 | ▼ −5.54% | ▼ −5.01% | $22.39 (−1.54%) |
Aug 20, 2026 10w ago | 144 | $22.74 $21.60 | ▼ −5.01% | ▼ −5.01% | $22.39 (−1.54%) |
Aug 19, 2026 10w ago | 144 | $23.01 $21.55 | ▼ −6.35% | ▼ −4.39% | $22.39 (−2.69%) |
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