Monitor for any future conversion to Schedule 13D, which would signal activist intent. The 5.40% stake is just above the 5% threshold, indicating a routine passive position by a small-cap specialist manager.
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Executive Summary
Royce & Associates LP, an investment management subsidiary of Franklin Resources, disclosed a 5.40% passive stake in WidePoint Corp as of September 30, 2026, holding 540,405 shares of common stock. The filing is a standard Schedule 13G indicating no intent to influence control, and the stake size is modest at just above the 5% threshold.
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Key Facts
- Royce & Associates LP disclosed beneficial ownership of 540,405 shares of WidePoint Corp common stock.
- The stake represents 5.40% of shares outstanding as of September 30, 2026.
- The filing is a Schedule 13G, confirming a passive investment intent with no control or influence purpose.
- Royce & Associates LP is an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (FRI).
- The filing was made on October 23, 2026.
Financial Impact
Passive 5.40% stake — no material financial impact from the filing itself.
Risk Factors
- Royce & Associates could increase or decrease the position without further disclosure until crossing the next 5% threshold.
- No indication of activist intent, but a future conversion to 13D would be a material event.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13G Filing (Primary) | 0000906304-26-000187 |
| Document: 0000906304-26-000187-index.html | 0000906304-26-000187 |
| Document: 0000906304-26-000187.txt | 0000906304-26-000187 |
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Oct 23, 2026 3d ago | SC 13G | $6.81 | awaiting T+60 | — | $6.81 (−0.00%) |
Oct 16, 2026 10d ago | 8-K | $6.15 | awaiting T+60 | — | $6.81 (+10.73%) |
Aug 17, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $9.09 | awaiting T+60 | — | $6.81 (−25.08%) |
Jul 7, 2026 15w ago | Insider Cluster | $12.72 $7.86 | ▼ −38.21% | ▼ −40.70% | $6.81 (−46.46%) |
Jun 30, 2026 16w ago | Insider Cluster | $16.30 $11.07 | ▲ +32.09% | ▲ +35.04% | $6.81 (+58.22%) |
Jun 30, 2026 16w ago | 8-K | $17.50 $11.17 | ▼ −36.17% | ▼ −39.73% | $6.81 (−61.09%) |
May 19, 2026 22w ago | 8-K | $9.99 $9.45 | ▼ −5.41% | ▼ −10.41% | $6.81 (−31.83%) |
May 19, 2026 22w ago | 8-K | $9.95 $11.63 | ▲ +16.88% | ▲ +10.59% | $6.81 (−31.56%) |
May 18, 2026 23w ago | DEFA14A | $9.67 $11.49 | ▲ +18.82% | ▲ +13.97% | $6.81 (−29.58%) |
Apr 30, 2026 25w ago | Press Release | $6.34 $10.70 | ▲ +68.77% | ▲ +65.66% | $6.81 (+7.41%) |
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