Independent
Tenure on this board
7.4 yrs
Also a director at
Pepsico Inc (PEP)Ralph Lauren Corp (RL)
Meeting calendar
WMT · Annual meeting · Thursday, June 4, 2026
Walmart Inc
11 nominees · 8 ballot items.
Elect 11 directors; ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent accountants; advisory approval of named executive officer compensation; approve amendment to Restated Certificate to limit officer liability; and vote on four shareholder proposals (cumulative voting; report on workplace health and safety governance; report on immigration policy and enforcement; report on workforce impact of AI and automation).
Market cap
$914.8B
1Y TSR
+20.0%
Board grade
B+
Record date
Apr 10, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 4, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot8
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect 11 nominees to the Board of Directors to serve one-year terms.
- 2
Ratification of Independent Accountants
ManagementBoard: FORRatify appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Walmart’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of Walmart’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 4
Approve Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Limit Officer Liability
ManagementBoard: FORApprove amendment to the Restated Certificate to exculpate certain officers from monetary liability for breaches of the duty of care, to the extent permitted by Delaware law.
- 5
Request for Cumulative Voting for Board Elections
Shareholder — National Legal and Policy CenterBoard: AGAINSTShareholder proposal requesting adoption of cumulative voting for director elections.
- 6
Report on Workplace Health and Safety Governance
Shareholder — Oxfam America, Inc.Board: AGAINSTShareholder proposal requesting a report on governance measures implemented since 2020 to monitor and manage human rights risks related to workplace health and safety and board oversight of related policies.
- 7
Report on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
Shareholder — SOC Investment GroupBoard: AGAINSTShareholder proposal requesting a public report on how U.S. immigration policy and enforcement impacts Walmart’s operations.
- 8
Report on Workforce Impact of AI and Automation
Shareholder — United for RespectBoard: AGAINSTShareholder proposal requesting a report on principles, metrics, and governance for measuring social implications of AI and automation on Walmart’s workforce.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.5 yrs
Also a director at
Spotify Technology SA (SPOT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.9 yrs
Also a director at
Northern Trust Corp (NTRS)S&P Global Inc (SPGI)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
0.7 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
18.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Also a director at
Cummins Inc (CMI)Metlife Inc (MET)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.7 yrs
Also a director at
Ge Aerospace (GE)Chevron Corp (CVX)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
10.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
14.5 yrs
Also a director at
At&T Inc (T)Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT)Starbucks Corp (SBUX)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.6% | 284,852,775 | $35.4B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.3% | 185,928,865 | $23.2B |
| 3 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.7% | 135,165,885 | $16.8B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.6% | 124,692,272 | $15.5B |
| 5 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.2% | 93,696,778 | $11.6B |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.2% | 91,802,103 | $11.4B |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.1% | 90,630,446 | $11.3B |
| 8 | JPMORGAN CHASE CO | 0.9% | 74,381,215 | $9.2B |
| 9 | MORGAN STANLEY | 0.5% | 42,014,179 | $5.2B |
| 10 | Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 0.5% | 40,977,756 | $5.1B |
Peers
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Annual meeting·Aug 6, 2026·$7.4B
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Annual meeting·Aug 5, 2026·$2.1B
Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Walmart Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Walmart Inc (WMT) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Walmart Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Walmart Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, April 10, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Walmart Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Walmart Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Walmart Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 8 proposals at the Walmart Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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