Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Also a director at
Chevron Corp (CVX)Amgen Inc (AMGN)
Meeting calendar
AAPL · Annual meeting · Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Apple Inc
8 nominees · 5 ballot items.
Election of eight directors; ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors; advisory approval of executive compensation; approval of amended Non-Employee Director Stock Plan; and a shareholder proposal titled "China Entanglement Audit.
Market cap
$4.8T
1Y TSR
+43.1%
Board grade
B
Record date
Jan 2, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Feb 24, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot5
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect eight director nominees to the Board for one-year terms: Wanda Austin, Tim Cook, Alex Gorsky, Andrea Jung, Art Levinson, Monica Lozano, Ron Sugar, and Sue Wagner.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Apple’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of Apple’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 4
Approval of the Apple Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Plan, as Amended and Restated
ManagementBoard: FORApprove the amended and restated Non-Employee Director Stock Plan to extend its term to February 23, 2036 and continue granting RSUs and other awards to non-employee directors.
- 5
China Entanglement Audit
Shareholder — National Center for Public Policy ResearchBoard: AGAINSTShareholder proposal requesting the Board conduct an evaluation and issue a report assessing risks and costs associated with Apple’s continued entanglement with the People’s Republic of China, including tariff exposure, revenue at risk, IP theft risks, and supply chain diversification timelines and costs.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Not independent
Tenure on this board
14.9 yrs
Also a director at
Nike Inc (NKE)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Also a director at
International Business Machines Corp (IBM)JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
Independent
Tenure on this board
18.5 yrs
Also a director at
Wayfair Inc (W)
Independent
Tenure on this board
26.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Also a director at
Bank Of America Corp (BAC)Target Corp (TGT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
15.7 yrs
Also a director at
Uber Technologies Inc (UBER)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.0 yrs
Also a director at
BlackRock Inc (BLK)Samsara Inc (IOT)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 953,847,648 | $242.1B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.1% | 602,341,409 | $152.9B |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.9% | 423,910,689 | $107.6B |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.3% | 331,437,055 | $84.1B |
| 5 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.2% | 323,493,099 | $81.9B |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 301,958,751 | $76.6B |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 1.3% | 194,238,987 | $49.3B |
| 8 | PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | 1.2% | 179,340,662 | $45.5B |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 0.9% | 125,630,739 | $31.9B |
| 10 | NORTHERN TRUST CORP | 0.7% | 108,265,332 | $27.5B |
Peers
Nearest market capOther Technology sector meetings6
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Apple Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Apple Inc (AAPL) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Apple Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Apple Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, January 2, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Apple Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Apple Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Apple Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Apple Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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