Independent
Tenure on this board
8.9 yrs
Also a director at
General Motors Co (GM)
Meeting calendar
DIS · Annual meeting · Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Walt Disney Co
11 nominees · 7 ballot items.
Election of 11 directors; Ratification of PwC as independent auditors; Advisory vote on executive compensation; Four shareholder proposals concerning employee gift-matching and religious charities, ROI of climate commitments, adoption of cumulative voting, and an independent accessibility/disability inclusion review.
Market cap
$168.7B
1Y TSR
-17.6%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Jan 20, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Mar 18, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot7
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of eleven director nominees to serve one-year terms.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accountants
ManagementBoard: FORRatify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for fiscal 2026.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 4
Report on How the Employee Gift-Matching Program May Impact Risks Related to Religious Discrimination Against Employees
Shareholder — Dana Tuggle (represented by Bowyer ResearchBoard: AGAINSTRequest report assessing whether excluding religious charities from the employee gift-matching program may create religious discrimination risks.
- 5
Report on the Expected and Potential Return on Investment from Climate Commitments
Shareholder — National Center for Public Policy ResearchBoard: AGAINSTRequest an evaluation and report on the expected and potential ROI from Disney’s climate commitments (net-zero and emissions reduction targets).
- 6
Adopt Cumulative Voting for Board Elections
Shareholder — National Legal and Policy CenterBoard: AGAINSTShareholders propose the Company adopt cumulative voting so shareholders can concentrate votes to elect directors of their choice.
- 7
Independent Review and Report on Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Practices
Shareholder — Erik G. PaulBoard: AGAINSTRequest an independent third-party review of Disney’s accessibility and disability inclusion practices, assessing legal, financial, and reputational risks and comparing to international standards and competitors.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.1 yrs
Also a director at
Procter & Gamble Co (PG)Salesforce Inc (CRM)
D. Jeremy Darroch
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.6 yrs
Also a director at
Coca Cola Co (KO)Under Armour Inc (UAA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
3.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.4 yrs
Also a director at
Bristol Myers Squibb Co (BMY)Target Corp (TGT)Carlyle Group Inc (CG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.3 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.6% | 115,115,672 | $11.1B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.8% | 83,702,903 | $8.1B |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.5% | 44,123,745 | $4.3B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 36,619,200 | $3.5B |
| 5 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.1% | 35,890,822 | $3.4B |
| 6 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.0% | 35,394,670 | $3.4B |
| 7 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 1.5% | 25,871,507 | $2.5B |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.1% | 18,247,672 | $1.8B |
| 9 | PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | 0.8% | 14,491,262 | $1.4B |
| 10 | ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 0.8% | 14,272,449 | $1.4B |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Walt Disney Co 2026 annual meeting?
- Walt Disney Co (DIS) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Walt Disney Co 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Walt Disney Co 2026 meeting is Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Walt Disney Co's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Walt Disney Co 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Walt Disney Co 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 7 proposals at the Walt Disney Co 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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