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BlackRock vs Northern Trust: how alike they voted, 2025-2026

92.2% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 92.2% of 52,809 items (48,695 the same, 4,114 different). 2,713 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 55,522 items in all.

BlackRock 2025-2026 · Northern Trust 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)

By who put the item on the ballot. “Same position” = Same / (Same + Differ); split items are not in it. “Fund-level” is a second view over all common items: the chance that a fund of each manager, picked at random, voted the same way, which gives partial credit where a manager split.
Common itemsSame DifferSplit (not in %)Same position Fund-level
All ballot items 55,52248,6954,114 2,71392.2%90.3%
Board proposals 41,49635,9653,313 2,21891.6%89.5%
E&S shareholder proposals 1576020 7775.0%65.7%
Other items 13,86912,670781 41894.2%92.8%

Where they did not vote alike

Everything Voted differently Split votes

All ballot items Board proposals E&S shareholder proposals Other items

2,713 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.

CompanyMeetingProposalOn the ballot from Board recommendedBlackRockNorthern Trust
EMAAR DEVELOPMENT PJSC March 26, 2026 Allow Directors to Carry on Activities Included in the Objects of the Company
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 12 ABSTAIN
FOR
3 funds
ENEL S.P.A. May 12, 2026 Slate Submitted by Institutional Investors (Assogestioni)
Director Elections
Other None Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
ENI S.P.A. May 6, 2026 Elect Francesco Fallacara as Chairman of Internal Statutory Auditors
Corporate Governance
Other None Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
ENI S.P.A. May 6, 2026 Slate 3 Submitted by Romano Minozzi
Director Elections
Other None Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
6 funds
ENTEGRIS, INC. May 6, 2026 Stockholder Proposal: Providing stockholders the right to call special meetings of stockholders.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 35 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
ENTEGRIS, INC. May 6, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, providing stockholders the right to call special meetings of stockholders.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
35 FOR, 1 AGAINST
Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
EQUINIX, LLC May 13, 2026 Consideration and vote upon a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, related to lowering the stock ownership threshold required to call a special meeting
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
59 funds
Split
4 FOR, 7 AGAINST
EQUINOR ASA May 12, 2026 Approve Company's Corporate Governance Statement
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 21 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
EQUINOR ASA May 12, 2026 Report on Financial and Geopolitical Risks Associated with Activities in the Barents Sea
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
21 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
8 funds
EQUINOR ASA May 12, 2026 Request Company to Set Paris-aligned Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
21 FOR, 1 AGAINST
Split
2 FOR, 6 AGAINST
EQUINOR ASA May 12, 2026 Request Equinor to Disclose Strategy for Creating Shareholder Value under Scenarios of Declining Demand for Oil and Gas
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
21 FOR, 1 AGAINST
Split
2 FOR, 6 AGAINST
EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC SE April 23, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF DIRECTORS
Director Elections
Other For Split
26 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
4 funds
EVERQUOTE, INC. June 4, 2026 To approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation.
Director Elections
Other For Split
13 FOR, 4 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
FEDEX CORPORATION September 29, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
45 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FERROVIAL SE April 9, 2026 Approve Climate Strategy Report
Environment or Climate
Other For FOR
19 funds
Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FINECOBANK S.P.A April 29, 2026 Approve Internal Auditors' Remuneration
Compensation
Other None Split
2 FOR, 10 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
FINECOBANK S.P.A April 29, 2026 Slate 2 Submitted by Institutional Investors (Assogestioni)
Corporate Governance
Other None Split
10 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
6 funds
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK P.J.S.C. March 11, 2026 Approve Board Report on Company Operations and Its Financial Statement for FY Ended 31/12/2025
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
12 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
2 funds
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK P.J.S.C. March 11, 2026 Approve Internal Shariah Supervisory Committee Annual Report for FY Ended 31/12/2025
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
12 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
FOR
2 funds
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK P.J.S.C. March 11, 2026 Ratify Payable Zakat in Relation to the Bank's Islamic Activities for FY Ended 31/12/2025
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
12 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
FIRST SOLAR, INC. May 13, 2026 Stockholder proposal to improve shareholder ability to call for a special shareholder meeting
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
65 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FISERV, INC. May 21, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair policy.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
45 funds
Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FORD MOTOR COMPANY May 14, 2026 A shareholder proposal relating to public disclosure by share class of voting results on matters subject to a shareholder vote.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
10 FOR, 33 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
FOX CORPORATION November 14, 2025 Improve Executive Compensation Program.
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
43 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOX CORPORATION November 14, 2025 Simple Majority Vote.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
11 FOR, 32 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
FUYAO GLASS INDUSTRY GROUP CO LTD April 21, 2026 Amend Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 23 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
FUYAO GLASS INDUSTRY GROUP CO LTD April 21, 2026 Amend Rules of Procedure of Shareholders' Meetings
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 23 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
GALDERMA GROUP AG April 22, 2026 Elect Delphine Viguier-Hovasse as Director
Director Elections
Other None AGAINST
3 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
GALDERMA GROUP AG April 22, 2026 Elect Samuel du Retail as Director
Director Elections
Other None AGAINST
3 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
GALDERMA GROUP AG April 22, 2026 Transact Other Business (Voting)
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
20 FOR, 13 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
3 funds
GANFENG LITHIUM GROUP CO., LTD March 11, 2026 Approve Continuing Related-Party Transactions for 2026
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For Split
4 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
GC BIOPHARMA CORP March 26, 2026 Amend Articles of Incorporation (Miscellaneous)
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
GENERAL MILLS, INC. September 30, 2025 Shareholder Proposal - Adopt Policy to Separate the Board Chair and CEO Roles.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
44 funds
Split
4 FOR, 6 AGAINST
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY June 2, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Separation of Chair and CEO Roles
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
53 funds
Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. April 30, 2026 To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting an independent Board Chair policy, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
75 funds
Split
3 FOR, 9 AGAINST
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. April 30, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
38 funds
Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
GOLDWIND SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. June 16, 2026 Approve Annual Report
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
13 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
FOR
2 funds
GOLDWIND SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. June 16, 2026 Approve Report of the Board
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
2 FOR, 12 ABSTAIN
FOR
2 funds
GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES INC OF ZHUHAI June 30, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
12 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
GRIFOLS, SA June 17, 2026 AUTHORIZE COMPANY TO CALL EGM WITH 15 DAYS' NOTICE
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
1 FOR, 10 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
GRIFOLS, SA June 17, 2026 FIX NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AT 12
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
2 FOR, 9 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP CO., LTD June 12, 2026 Approve Work Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
HANNOVER RUECK SE May 6, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Torsten Leue for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For Split
1 FOR, 23 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AG May 13, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER BERND SCHEIFELE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Director Elections
Other For Split
33 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AG May 13, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER WERNER SCHRAEDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Director Elections
Other For Split
13 FOR, 21 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
HELVETIA BALOISE HOLDING AG May 22, 2026 ADDITIONAL VOTING INSTRUCTIONS - BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSALS (VOTING)
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
20 FOR, 4 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
3 funds
HENGLI PETROCHEMICAL CO LTD May 8, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
11 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA April 27, 2026 Approve Discharge of Shareholders' Committee for Fiscal Year 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
22 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA April 27, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For Split
1 FOR, 21 AGAINST
Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
HENRY SCHEIN, INC. May 21, 2026 Proposal to approve, by non-binding vote, a shareholder proposal to Govern by Majority Vote.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
7 FOR, 27 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
HERMES INTERNATIONAL SA April 17, 2026 Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions
Audit-related
Other For AGAINST
33 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. May 22, 2026 Shareowner Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 55 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
HP INC. April 16, 2026 Stockholder proposal requesting that HP's board adopt a policy and amend its governance documents to require an independent Chairman of the Board, if properly presented at the annual meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
52 funds
Split
5 FOR, 3 AGAINST
HUA XIA BANK CO LTD June 25, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
12 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
HUATAI SECURITIES CO LTD June 26, 2026 Approve Work Report of the Board
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
HUMANA INC. April 16, 2026 The stockholder proposal requesting shareholder approval requirement for excessive golden parachutes, if properly presented at the meeting.
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
49 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
INPOST S.A. May 15, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board
Director Elections
Other For Split
2 FOR, 19 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
INTEL CORPORATION May 13, 2026 Stockholder proposal requesting an enduring policy separating the Chair and CEO roles.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
76 funds
Split
4 FOR, 2 AGAINST
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE, INC. May 15, 2026 A stockholder proposal regarding independent board chairman, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
64 funds
Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. April 28, 2026 Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Right to Act by Written Consent
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
67 funds
Split
5 FOR, 6 AGAINST
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. April 23, 2026 If properly presented, a stockholder proposal concerning separate Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
52 funds
Split
3 FOR, 4 AGAINST
JABIL INC. January 22, 2026 Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting stockholder right to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
52 funds
Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST
JIANGSU EASTERN SHENGHONG CO., LTD. May 21, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
JOHNSON & JOHNSON April 23, 2026 Independent Board Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
74 funds
Split
5 FOR, 9 AGAINST
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. May 19, 2026 Independent board chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
70 funds
Split
4 FOR, 9 AGAINST
KAO CORPORATION April 30, 2026 Appoint Three Individuals to Investigate Status of Operations and Property of the Company including Potential Failures of Risk Management, Internal Controls and Board Oversight related to Palm Oil, Paper and Pulp Supply Chains
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
KBC GROUPE SA May 7, 2026 Approve Discharge of Directors
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 23 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. March 19, 2026 Consider, on a non-binding advisory basis, a Stockholder Proposal: Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 52 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION May 14, 2026 Stockholder Proposal to Require Independent Board Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
45 funds
Split
4 FOR, 5 AGAINST
KKR & CO. INC. May 21, 2026 An amendment to the Existing Charter to establish stockholders' meetings as the sole mechanism for approval of matters on which holders of common stock are required or permitted to vote.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
34 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
KLABIN SA April 7, 2026 Elect Mauro Gentile Rodrigues da Cunha as Director and Tiago Curi Isaac as Alternate Appointed by Preferred Shareholder
Director Elections
Other None FOR
10 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
KOC HOLDING AS March 18, 2026 Approve Discharge of Board
Director Elections
Other For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
LEONARDO S.P.A. May 7, 2026 Approve Remuneration of Directors
Compensation
Other None Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
LEONARDO S.P.A. May 7, 2026 Slate 1 Submitted by Ministry of Economy and Finance
Director Elections
Other None Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
LINDE PLC July 29, 2025 A shareholder proposal requesting an annual report regarding the alignment of the Company's direct and indirect lobbying activities with the Company's 2050 climate neutrality ambition.
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 46 AGAINST
Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. May 29, 2026 Shareholder Proposal requesting an independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
52 funds
Split
4 FOR, 3 AGAINST
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. May 20, 2026 Approval of a shareholder proposal regarding a shareholder right to vote for or against a poison pill.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 19 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE April 23, 2026 Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Mentioning the Absence of New Transactions
Audit-related
Other For AGAINST
34 funds
Split
7 FOR, 3 AGAINST
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE April 23, 2026 Renew Appointment of Lord Powell of Bayswater as Censor
Corporate Governance
Other For AGAINST
34 funds
Split
3 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN
MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED July 24, 2025 Approve the Climate Risk Exposure and Management Disclosures
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 26 AGAINST
Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
MARKEL GROUP INC. May 20, 2026 Shareholder proposal for a report on the Company's strategies and action plans to mitigate material environmental risks.
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 29 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC July 1, 2025 Oversee the Preparation of a Report to Provide Investors the Information Needed to Assess the Company's Approach to Human Capital Management
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against AGAINST
23 funds
Split
1 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN
MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. June 25, 2026 To consider and act on one stockholder proposal, entitled "Independent Board Chairman", if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
51 funds
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED June 16, 2026 Consideration of a stockholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
73 funds
Split
4 FOR, 7 AGAINST
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION May 20, 2026 Advisory Vote on Shareholders' Right to Act by Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
68 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION May 20, 2026 Advisory Vote to Adopt Policy for an Independent Chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
68 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG April 16, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
33 funds
Split
6 FOR, 2 AGAINST
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG April 16, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
33 funds
Split
6 FOR, 2 AGAINST
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG April 16, 2026 VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOTIONS OR NOMINATIONS BY SHAREHOLDERS THAT ARE NOT MADE ACCESSIBLE BEFORE THE AGM AND THAT ARE MADE OR AMENDED IN THE COURSE OF THE AGM
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
22 FOR, 10 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
8 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of voting results by share class.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
50 FOR, 43 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF ALESSANDRA PICCININO AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF CONSUELO CRESPO BOFILL AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For Split
1 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF FEDELE CONFALONIERI AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF GIULIO GALLAZZI AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF JAVIER DIEZ DE POLANCO AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF NICCOLO QUERCI AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF STEFANIA BARIATTI AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF STEFANO SALA AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. January 15, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AMENDMENT TO SHAREHOLDER SPECIAL MEETING RIGHT.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
62 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. May 20, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting adoption of an independent board chairman policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
45 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST

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