Vanguard's stake has dipped below 5%, which may reduce passive ownership support. Monitor for any further reductions or a potential exit, though Vanguard's passive mandate makes activist conversion unlikely.
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Executive Summary
Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G disclosing a 4.96% passive stake in NetScout Systems Inc as of September 30, 2026, down from a prior filing by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC. The filing is a routine update reflecting a slight reduction in Vanguard's aggregate holdings.
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Key Facts
- Vanguard Capital Management LLC reported beneficial ownership of 3,612,886 shares of NetScout Systems Inc common stock.
- The stake represents 4.96% of shares outstanding as of September 30, 2026.
- The filing is an amendment to a prior Schedule 13G, indicating a passive investment intent under Rule 13d-1(b).
- Vanguard's prior filing (by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC on April 29, 2026) did not disclose a specific stake percentage in the provided text, but the current 4.96% is below the 5% threshold that would require a 13G filing, suggesting a decrease from a previously above-5% position.
Financial Impact
Stake of 3,612,886 shares, valued at approximately $179 million based on market cap of $2.9B and 4.96% ownership.
Risk Factors
- Vanguard's stake falling below 5% could signal reduced institutional support, though the decrease is small and likely routine portfolio rebalancing.
- No evidence of activist intent; the filing confirms passive status under Rule 13d-1(b).
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13G/A Filing (Primary) | 0002100119-26-001696 |
| Document: 0002100119-26-001696-index.html | 0002100119-26-001696 |
| Document: 0002100119-26-001696.txt | 0002100119-26-001696 |
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Oct 30, 2026 2d ago | SC 13G/A | $38.76 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $38.37 (−1.01%) |
Oct 26, 2026 6d ago | 8-K | $40.50 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $38.37 (−5.26%) |
Aug 19, 2026 10w ago | Insider Cluster | $38.04 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $38.37 (+0.87%) |
Jun 3, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $42.20 $39.06 | ▼ −7.44% | ▼ −9.32% | $38.37 (−9.08%) |
Jun 1, 2026 21w ago | 144 | $43.43 $38.50 | ▼ −11.35% | ▼ −12.47% | $38.37 (−11.65%) |
May 29, 2026 22w ago | 144 | $42.88 $38.06 | ▼ −11.24% | ▼ −12.47% | $38.37 (−10.52%) |
May 7, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $38.29 $40.94 | ▲ +6.92% | ▲ +3.09% | $38.37 (+0.21%) |
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