Vanguard Capital Management Establishes 5.05% Stake in Kodiak Gas Services Inc (KGS)

Vanguard Capital Management LLC has filed a Schedule 13G regarding its holdings in Kodiak Gas Services Inc (KGS). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the firm reported beneficial ownership of 4,342,925 shares of common stock, representing a 5.05% stake in the company. This filing marks a significant increase from a previous position of zero, establishing Vanguard as a major institutional shareholder. According to the disclosure, Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 4,342,925 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 620,471 shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. The reported holdings reflect the aggregate positions of Vanguard Capital Management LLC and several of its affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The total value of the position is estimated at approximately $297.66 million.