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StocksUpdated•Originally published 30 April 2026•Updated 1 May 2026•

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Vanguard Group Trims Stakes in Gartner, Southwest Airlines, and EPAM in Q4 Rebalancing

Key Facts

1Vanguard Group reduced its stake in Gartner, Inc. by 10.2% in the fourth quarter, holding 12.56% of the company.

2Vanguard Group cut its position in Southwest Airlines by 0.8%, selling 463,696 shares.

3Gartner faces a securities class-action complaint regarding purchases made between February 2025 and February 2026.

Vanguard Group Inc. has reduced its equity positions in Gartner, Southwest Airlines, and EPAM Systems during the fourth quarter, according to recent filings. The asset management giant cut its stake in Gartner by 10.2% amid a securities class-action complaint, while trimming its position in Southwest Airlines by 0.8% following missed revenue targets. Additionally, Vanguard reduced its ownership in EPAM Systems by 0.5%, offloading 31,941 shares during the period. This move regarding EPAM comes despite the company reporting recent financial results that exceeded market expectations for both revenue and earnings per share (EPS). Such adjustments by a major institutional holder often signal a tactical rebalancing of portfolios. Investors are now weighing these institutional exits against the underlying financial performance of the affected firms.

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What changed: Added EPAM Systems to the list of companies where Vanguard reduced its stake, noting the reduction occurred despite EPAM exceeding earnings expectations.