Independent
Tenure on this board
9.7 yrs
Also a director at
Trustmark Corp (TRMK)
Meeting calendar
HII · Annual meeting · Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
11 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of 11 directors; advisory approval of named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay); ratification of Deloitte as independent auditor; and a shareholder proposal requesting an annual report on the Company’s political spending.
Market cap
$10.6B
1Y TSR
+12.3%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 5, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 29, 2026
Follow how the vote landed and what changed on Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc’s board — director track records, governance grades, and ongoing monitoring — on the Boardroom Alpha platform.
Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect 11 director nominees to one-year terms ending at the next annual meeting.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory (non-binding) 'say-on-pay' vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers for 2025 as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
The proposal asks shareholders to approve, on a non-binding basis, the compensation of HII’s named executive officers (NEOs) for 2025 as disclosed in the proxy statement, including the CD&A and compensation tables. Management supports the proposal, arguing the program is pay-for-performance, aligns executive incentives with operational and financial goals (including short-term AIP metrics and three-year RPSR long-term awards), includes risk mitigants such as clawback policies and caps, and is benchmarked to peers and reviewed by an independent compensation consultant. The vote provides a signal to the Compensation Committee and the Board about investor support for pay practices. The context includes recent strong say-on-pay support (97% in 2025), significant performance-based compensation tied to operating metrics and free cash flow, and an upcoming executive order regarding defense contractor pay that the company says it will monitor. A vote FOR supports management’s current compensation design; a vote AGAINST would signal investor dissatisfaction prompting potential Committee review.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditor
ManagementBoard: FORRatify Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for 2026.
- 4
Stockholder Proposal Requesting an Annual Report on the Company’s Political Spending
Shareholder — John CheveddenBoard: AGAINSTStockholder proposal requesting an annual report disclosing corporate policies and monetary and non-monetary political contributions and expenditures (excluding lobbying).
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.6 yrs
Also a director at
Pg&E Corp (PCG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Also a director at
Entergy Corp (ETR)Centrus Energy Corp (LEU)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.9 yrs
Also a director at
Xylem Inc (XYL)Philip Morris International Inc (PM)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.5 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.6 yrs
Also a director at
Ecolab Inc (ECL)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
15.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.0 yrs
Also a director at
Trimas Corp (TRS)Hexcel Corp (HXL)Ametek Inc (AME)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STATE STREET CORP | 6.8% | 2,695,278 | $1.0B |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 2,552,752 | $970M |
| 3 | FMR LLC | 5.5% | 2,152,842 | $818M |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.1% | 2,026,735 | $770M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.5% | 1,767,654 | $672M |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.8% | 1,109,207 | $421M |
| 7 | VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | 2.7% | 1,074,246 | $408M |
| 8 | AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.6% | 1,009,118 | $383M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.2% | 852,795 | $324M |
| 10 | Invesco Ltd. | 2.2% | 848,755 | $322M |
Peers
Nearest market capOther Industrials sector meetings6
Upcoming shareholder meetings at Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc’s closest sector peers — compare boards, ballots, and ownership across the cohort.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding CorpBAH
Annual meeting·Jul 22, 2026·$7.8B
U-haul Holding CoUHAL
Annual meeting·Aug 20, 2026·$14.0B
EnersysENS
Annual meeting·Aug 6, 2026·$7.2B
Csw Industrials IncCSW
Annual meeting·Aug 27, 2026·$4.6B
American Superconductor CorpAMSC
Annual meeting·Jul 31, 2026·$1.6B
Graham CorpGHM
Annual meeting·Aug 25, 2026·$1.3B
Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, March 5, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
Disclaimer
The opinions and information contained herein have been obtained or derived from sources believed to be reliable, but Boardroom Alpha cannot guarantee its accuracy and completeness, and that of the opinions based thereon.
This report contains opinions and is provided for informational purposes only – it does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. You should not rely solely upon the research herein for purposes of transacting securities or other investments, and you are encouraged to conduct your own research and due diligence, and to seek the advice of a qualified securities professional before you make any investment.
None of the information contained in this report constitutes, or is intended to constitute a recommendation by Boardroom Alpha of any particular security or trading strategy or a determination by Boardroom Alpha that any security or trading strategy is suitable for any specific person. To the extent any of the information contained herein may be deemed to be investment advice, such information is impersonal and not tailored to the investment needs of any specific person.
No representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made on behalf of Boardroom Alpha as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Boardroom Alpha does not accept any liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on all or any part of this research and any liability is expressly disclaimed.