VMware, Inc (VMW)
SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE
VMware, Inc (VMW) was listed on the New York Stock Exchange from August 14, 2007 and stopped trading under the symbol VMW on November 24, 2023.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- August 14, 2007
- Stopped Trading
- November 24, 2023
- Employees
- 38,300
About VMware, Inc
VMware is an industry titan in virtualizing IT infrastructure and became a stand-alone entity after spinning off from Dell Technologies in November 2021. The software provider operates in three segments: licenses; subscriptions and software as a service; and services. VMware's solutions are used across IT infrastructure, application development, and cybersecurity teams, and the company takes a neutral approach to being the cohesion between cloud environments. The Palo Alto, California, firm operates and sells on a global scale, with about half its revenue from the United States, through direct sales, distributors, and partnerships.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, 3 institutions reported holding VMW, with 2.3 million shares worth $282.5 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Barclays, with 2.2 million shares worth $280.8 million. Of the 3 largest holders listed below, all 3 opened new positions in VMW during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 2,249,466 | $281M | New position |
| Leonteq Securities | 13,443 | $2M | New position |
| Chesapeake Asset Management | 3 | $499 | New position |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is VMW?
VMware, Inc (VMW) was listed on the New York Stock Exchange from August 14, 2007 and stopped trading under the symbol VMW on November 24, 2023.
Who are the largest institutional holders of VMW?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the largest reported holders of VMW were Barclays, Leonteq Securities and Chesapeake Asset Management.
How many institutions own VMW?
3 institutions reported a position in VMW for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, worth $282.5 million in total.
Did institutions buy or sell VMW last quarter?
Of the 3 largest reported holders, all 3 opened new positions in VMW during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for VMW.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in VMW, on SentiSense.