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BlackRock 2025-2026 · Franklin Templeton 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 31,356 | 28,454 | 1,795 | 1,107 | 94.1% | 92.2% |
| Board proposals | 23,325 | 21,154 | 1,378 | 793 | 93.9% | 92.1% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 150 | 107 | 5 | 38 | 95.5% | 87.6% |
| Other items | 7,881 | 7,193 | 412 | 276 | 94.6% | 92.7% |
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43 items. “Voted differently”: each manager’s funds all voted one way, and the two ways differ. “Split”: at least one manager’s funds did not all vote the same way.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | On the ballot from | Board recommended | BlackRock | Franklin Templeton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC. | June 18, 2026 | Vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on deforestation in the company's own-brand supply chain, if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 32 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. | June 2, 2026 | Non-binding stockholder vote on a proposal to avoid brand damage due to corporate political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 62 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | September 30, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Disclosure of Regenerative Agriculture Practices Within Supply Chain. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 44 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| OTIS WORLDWIDE CORPORATION | May 27, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding reporting on political contributions and expenditures Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 49 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Lobbying Disclosure Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 64 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI data usage oversight Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 80 funds |
Split 7 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI-generated misinformation Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 35 FOR, 45 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on impact of U.S. immigration policy Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 35 FOR, 45 AGAINST |
AGAINST 15 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding an enhanced disclosure on climate goals Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 6 FOR, 74 AGAINST |
AGAINST 15 funds |
| AMAZON.COM, INC. | May 20, 2026 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON IMPACT OF DATA CENTERS ON CLIMATE COMMITMENTS Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 89 AGAINST |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| AT&T INC. | May 14, 2026 | EEO-1 Report Disclosure Policy Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 57 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| AUTONATION, INC. | April 28, 2026 | Adoption of stockholder proposal regarding GHG report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | May 2, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting that the Company issue a report disclosing the Board's oversight framework for workforce and human-capital management across its operating subsidiaries. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 23 FOR, 35 AGAINST |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC. | June 18, 2026 | Vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts, if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 6 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | April 21, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding political expenditures report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 8 FOR, 32 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | September 17, 2025 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company disclose measurable targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 50 AGAINST |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION | May 28, 2026 | To vote on a shareholder proposal asking the Board to report on the feasibility of adopting a comprehensive human rights policy stating the Company's commitment to respect human rights, in alignment with international human rights standards, throughout its operation and value chain. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 60 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| FASTENAL COMPANY | April 23, 2026 | Shareholder proposal relating to an EEO-1 reporting disclosure policy, if properly presented at the annual meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | None | AGAINST 44 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | May 19, 2026 | Lobbying alignment Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 67 AGAINST |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | May 27, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding data protection impact assessment on generative Al chatbots. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 49 FOR, 44 AGAINST |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | May 27, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on climate change-related commitments. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 90 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 11 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | May 27, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on human rights due diligence. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 93 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 11 AGAINST |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | December 5, 2025 | Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 95 funds |
Split 8 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | December 5, 2025 | Report on Human Rights Due Diligence Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 95 funds |
Split 8 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| NVIDIA CORPORATION | June 24, 2026 | Approval of a non-binding stockholder proposal requesting reporting on greenhouse gas emissions from the use of our sold products. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 7 FOR, 87 AGAINST |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | May 14, 2026 | Shareholder proposal entitled "Avoid Brand Damage due to Corporate Political Spending." Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 14 FOR, 34 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | June 3, 2026 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Human Rights Impact Assessment," if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 29 FOR, 41 AGAINST |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | June 3, 2026 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Political Spending Disclosure," if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 29 FOR, 41 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION | April 29, 2026 | A stockholder proposal to provide a political spending disclosure. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| SKYWEST, INC. | May 5, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 18 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY | April 15, 2026 | Advisory (non-binding) shareholder proposal - avoid brand damage from political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 25 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| STEEL DYNAMICS, INC. | May 6, 2026 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - AVOID POLITICAL SPENDING BRAND DAMAGE Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 47 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Energy Supply Ratio Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 61 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| THE KROGER CO. | June 25, 2026 | Report on GHG emissions reductions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 47 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 5, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 42 AGAINST |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| TYSON FOODS, INC. | February 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding report on the anticipated impact of recent changes in US immigration practices on the Company's finances and operations. Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 33 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | May 7, 2026 | To require UPS to provide an additional report describing the alignment of its operations and investments with its carbon neutrality goals. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 9 FOR, 29 AGAINST |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | May 20, 2026 | Stockholder proposal to adopt a policy requiring Universal Health Services, Inc. to publicly disclose its workforce diversity, if properly presented at the meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 31 AGAINST |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| VISA INC. | January 27, 2026 | Shareholder proposal on inclusion ROI audit. Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 83 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| VISA INC. | January 27, 2026 | Shareholder proposal on report on online sexual exploitation. Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 83 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 4, 2026 | Report on Workplace Health and Safety Governance Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 33 FOR, 39 AGAINST |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | April 28, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Energy Supply Ratio. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 61 AGAINST |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. | May 7, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding new climate change polices or practices. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 15 AGAINST |
AGAINST 1 fund |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 13, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.