Not independent
Tenure on this board
32.5 yrs
Meeting calendar
AMZN · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Amazon Com Inc
11 nominees · 7 ballot items.
Election of 11 directors; Ratification of Ernst & Young as independent auditors; Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation; Four shareholder proposals requesting (4) a report on charitable partnerships, (5) additional reporting on data centers’ impact on climate commitments, (6) a report on financial impact of climate commitments, and (7) adoption of a mandatory independent Board Chair policy.
Market cap
$2.7T
1Y TSR
+6.9%
Board grade
B
Record date
Mar 26, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 20, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot7
- 1
Election of 11 directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect eleven director nominees to serve until the next annual meeting
- 2
Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent auditors for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
- 3
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy
- 4
Shareholder Proposal Requesting a Report on Charitable Partnerships
Shareholder — The Heritage FoundationBoard: AGAINSTRequest that Amazon evaluate and report on risks of relying on politicized corporate partners in charitable vetting tools and diagnostic tools (proponent: The Heritage Foundation
- 5
Shareholder Proposal Requesting Additional Reporting on Impact of Data Centers on Climate Commitments
Shareholder — Brian Kariger, represented by As You Sow, and Mercy Investment Services, Inc.Board: AGAINSTRequest that Amazon issue a report explaining how it will meet its greenhouse gas and renewable energy commitments given massive data center energy demand increases associated with AI expansion (proponents: Brian Kariger/As You Sow and Mercy Investment Services
- 6
Shareholder Proposal Requesting a Report on Impact of Climate Commitments
Shareholder — National Legal and Policy CenterBoard: AGAINSTRequest that Amazon publish a report summarizing incremental capital and operating expenditures incurred to implement The Climate Pledge and the Board’s efforts to reevaluate the Pledge given changing expectations for AI infrastructure investment and energy usage (proponent: National Legal and Policy Center
- 7
Shareholder Proposal Requesting a Mandatory Independent Board Chair Policy
Shareholder — AFL-CIO Reserve FundBoard: AGAINSTRequest that Amazon adopt a policy requiring the Board Chair be an independent director who has not previously served as an executive officer (proponent: AFL-CIO Reserve Fund
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.8 yrs
Also a director at
Pepsico Inc (PEP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
14.4 yrs
Also a director at
Verisign Inc (VRSN)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.9 yrs
Also a director at
Corning Inc (GLW)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.3 yrs
Also a director at
Coursera Inc (COUR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.4 yrs
Also a director at
Honeywell International Inc (HON)
Independent
Tenure on this board
15.6 yrs
Also a director at
Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Also a director at
JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
Independent
Tenure on this board
29.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.4 yrs
Also a director at
Corning Inc (GLW)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.9% | 631,176,205 | $131.5B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.6% | 390,450,321 | $81.3B |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.3% | 252,743,650 | $52.6B |
| 4 | FMR LLC | 2.3% | 244,784,361 | $51.0B |
| 5 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.9% | 202,824,008 | $42.1B |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.9% | 201,176,402 | $41.9B |
| 7 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.2% | 127,012,849 | $26.5B |
| 8 | Capital Research Global Investors | 1.1% | 118,434,267 | $24.7B |
| 9 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.0% | 110,970,746 | $23.1B |
| 10 | PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | 1.0% | 108,975,276 | $22.7B |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Amazon Com Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Amazon Com Inc (AMZN) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Amazon Com Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Amazon Com Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, March 26, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Amazon Com Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Amazon Com Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Amazon Com Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 7 proposals at the Amazon Com Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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