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American Century vs Franklin Templeton: how alike they voted, 2025-2026

98.3% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 98.3% of 42,968 items (42,227 the same, 741 different). 435 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 43,403 items in all.

American Century 2025-2026 · Franklin Templeton 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)

By who put the item on the ballot. “Same position” = Same / (Same + Differ); split items are not in it. “Fund-level” is a second view over all common items: the chance that a fund of each manager, picked at random, voted the same way, which gives partial credit where a manager split.
Common itemsSame DifferSplit (not in %)Same position Fund-level
All ballot items 43,40342,227741 43598.3%97.9%
Board proposals 35,02334,084621 31898.2%97.9%
E&S shareholder proposals 16714211 1492.8%90.5%
Other items 8,2138,001109 10398.7%98.1%

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1,176 items. “Voted differently”: each manager’s funds all voted one way, and the two ways differ. “Split”: at least one manager’s funds did not all vote the same way.

CompanyMeetingProposalOn the ballot from Board recommendedAmerican CenturyFranklin Templeton
UDEMY, INC. April 9, 2026 To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, certain compensation that may be paid or become payable to Udemy's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
1 fund
UGI CORPORATION January 30, 2026 An advisory vote to approve the Fiscal 2025 compensation of the Company's named executive officers ("say-on-pay" vote).
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
3 funds
ULTRAGENYX PHARMACEUTICAL INC. May 14, 2026 Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
1 fund
ULTRAGENYX PHARMACEUTICAL INC. May 14, 2026 Approval of the Third Amended and Restated 2023 Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
1 fund
UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. December 16, 2025 The approval of the Fifth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For FOR
8 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
UNITED THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION June 26, 2026 Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
12 funds
FOR
6 funds
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. June 2, 2026 To approve the Upbound Group, Inc. 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Compensation
Board For AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
1 fund
VAIL RESORTS, INC. December 9, 2025 Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
1 fund
VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. June 4, 2026 To approve an amendment to the Company's amended and restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended to increase the aggregate number of shares authorized for issuance thereunder.
Compensation
Board For AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
1 fund
VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. June 4, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's named executive officer compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
1 fund
VERACYTE, INC. June 10, 2026 The approval of an amendment to our Veracyte, Inc. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
1 fund
VERACYTE, INC. June 10, 2026 The approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in our proxy statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
1 fund
VERISIGN, INC. May 21, 2026 Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the VeriSign, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan
Compensation
Board For AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
4 funds
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS May 21, 2026 Approval of Verizon's 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Compensation
Board For AGAINST
19 funds
FOR
8 funds
VERTIV HOLDINGS CO June 17, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
16 funds
FOR
9 funds
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC. November 12, 2025 Amendment and Restatement of 2003 Equity Incentive Plan
Compensation
Board For AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
1 fund
VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC. May 18, 2026 To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
1 fund
VITAL FARMS, INC. June 10, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
1 fund
WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION May 13, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers; and
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
1 fund
WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC. July 11, 2025 To approve, by nonbinding, advisory vote, certain compensation arrangements for the Company's named executive officers in connection with the Merger (the "Merger-Related Compensation Proposal").
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
2 funds
WD-40 COMPANY December 12, 2025 To hold an advisory vote to approve executive compensation;
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
1 fund
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY April 28, 2026 Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation (Say on Pay).
Say-on-Pay
Board For FOR
9 funds
AGAINST
8 funds
WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION November 20, 2025 Approval on an advisory basis of the named executive officer compensation disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
5 funds
WILLDAN GROUP, INC. June 17, 2026 Approval of an amendment to the Company's 2008 Performance Incentive Plan (the "2008 Plan"), including an increase in the number of shares available for grant under the 2008 Plan.
Compensation
Board For AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
1 fund
WINGSTOP INC. May 21, 2026 Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For FOR
11 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
WK Kellogg Co. September 19, 2025 The Advisory Compensation Proposal - To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to WK Kellogg's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
1 fund
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. May 7, 2026 Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
1 fund
WOODWARD, INC. January 28, 2026 Vote on an advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers;
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
1 fund
WORKDAY INC June 16, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For FOR
19 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
WORKIVA INC. May 28, 2026 Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the Workiva Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares that may be issued under the Plan.
Compensation
Board For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
WSFS Financial Corporation May 14, 2026 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: David G. Turner
Director Elections
Board For FOR
8 funds
WITHHOLD
1 fund
WUXI APPTEC CO., LTD. April 28, 2026 Adopt 2026 H Share Award and Trust Scheme
Compensation
Board For AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
2 funds
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. May 14, 2026 To vote on an advisory resolution to approve our executive compensation program.
Say-on-Pay
Board For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Weis Markets, Inc. April 30, 2026 Election of Directors: Harold G. Graber
Director Elections
Board For FOR
8 funds
WITHHOLD
1 fund
Weis Markets, Inc. April 30, 2026 Election of Directors: Jonathan H. Weis
Director Elections
Board For FOR
8 funds
WITHHOLD
1 fund
Whitecap Resources Inc. May 13, 2026 Elect Director Glenn A. McNamara
Director Elections
Board For FOR
6 funds
WITHHOLD
3 funds
XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC June 2, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Corporation's named executive officers;
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
1 fund
YELP INC. June 5, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Yelp's named executive officers, as disclosed in the accompanying Proxy Statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
1 fund
Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd. June 26, 2026 Elect Director Ueno, Yoshinori
Director Elections
Board For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd. June 26, 2026 Elect Director Yamada, Noboru
Director Elections
Board For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
ZOOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. June 11, 2026 Approve, on an advisory non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in our proxy statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
3 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI data usage oversight
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
Split
7 FOR, 7 AGAINST
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI-generated misinformation
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
Split
1 FOR, 14 AGAINST
AT&T INC. May 14, 2026 EEO-1 Report Disclosure Policy
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AUTONATION, INC. April 28, 2026 Adoption of stockholder proposal regarding GHG report.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
9 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION May 28, 2026 To vote on a shareholder proposal asking the Board to report on the feasibility of adopting a comprehensive human rights policy stating the Company's commitment to respect human rights, in alignment with international human rights standards, throughout its operation and value chain.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against FOR
12 funds
Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FASTENAL COMPANY April 23, 2026 Shareholder proposal relating to an EEO-1 reporting disclosure policy, if properly presented at the annual meeting.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) None AGAINST
13 funds
Split
3 FOR, 5 AGAINST
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. May 12, 2026 Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding support for transparency in political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding report on climate change-related commitments.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
Split
1 FOR, 11 AGAINST
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding report on human rights due diligence.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
Split
1 FOR, 11 AGAINST
MICROSOFT CORPORATION December 5, 2025 Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
22 funds
Split
8 FOR, 6 AGAINST
MICROSOFT CORPORATION December 5, 2025 Report on Human Rights Due Diligence
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
22 funds
Split
8 FOR, 6 AGAINST
Microsoft Corporation December 5, 2025 Report on Al Data Usage Oversight
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
22 funds
Split
6 FOR, 8 AGAINST
VISA INC. January 27, 2026 Shareholder proposal on inclusion ROI audit.
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
18 funds
Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
VISA INC. January 27, 2026 Shareholder proposal on report on online sexual exploitation.
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
18 funds
Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding equal shareholder voting
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
23 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
AMAZON.COM, INC. May 20, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A MANDATORY INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIR POLICY
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
24 funds
Split
7 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AMGEN INC. May 19, 2026 Stockholder proposal to require an independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
8 funds
Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
APPLOVIN CORPORATION June 3, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of voting results by class of shares, if properly presented at the meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
17 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
ASTRAZENECA PLC April 9, 2026 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For FOR
10 funds
Split
11 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AT&T INC. May 14, 2026 Approve Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Provide for Officer Exculpation
Director Elections
Other For FOR
7 funds
Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AT&T INC. May 14, 2026 Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AUTODESK, INC. June 17, 2026 Approval of an amendment of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
8 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION May 4, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting independent board chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
15 funds
Split
6 FOR, 4 AGAINST
BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION May 21, 2026 To approve an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
Split
4 FOR, 4 AGAINST
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. June 2, 2026 Amendment of the Company's certificate of incorporation to provide for the exculpation of officers.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
18 funds
Split
4 FOR, 2 AGAINST
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION April 30, 2026 Stockholder proposal titled "Give Shareholders the Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting."
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION April 30, 2026 To amend our Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws to permit stockholders holding 25% of our common stock to call a special meeting of stockholders.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For FOR
8 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION April 30, 2026 To amend our Certificate of Incorporation to provide for exculpation of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
8 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
BP PLC April 23, 2026 Adopt New Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other For AGAINST
2 funds
Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
BP PLC April 23, 2026 Approve Revocation of Resolution 25 (2015) and Resolution 22 (2019)
Corporate Governance
Other For AGAINST
2 funds
Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY May 5, 2026 Shareholder Proposal on the Adoption of a Board Policy that the Chairperson of the Board be an Independent Director
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
17 funds
Split
2 FOR, 7 AGAINST
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC April 15, 2026 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For FOR
7 funds
Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. April 16, 2026 Approve CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation to provide for limited officer exculpation and make certain other immaterial updates.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
CHEMICAL WORKS OF GEDEON RICHTER PLC April 29, 2026 Authorize Management Board to Approve Investment and Financing Decisions Aligned with Company's Strategy
Corporate Governance
Other For AGAINST
5 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
CHEVRON CORPORATION May 27, 2026 Adopt an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
11 funds
Split
1 FOR, 10 AGAINST
CLOUDFLARE, INC. June 30, 2026 Approval and adoption of amendments to require the approval of a majority of the independent directors then in office for any acquisition in which we would issue shares of Class C common stock as consideration for such acquisition with a fair market value in excess of $100,000,000.
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
6 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGAINST
8 funds
COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS May 28, 2026 AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO CALL GENERAL MEETING WITH TWO WEEKS' NOTICE
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
4 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY May 8, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled "Independent Board Chairman."
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
20 funds
Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
COMPASS GROUP PLC February 5, 2026 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For FOR
4 funds
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
CONOCOPHILLIPS May 12, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
13 funds
Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS, INC. June 17, 2026 To approve an amendment and restatement of CrowdStrike's amended and restated certificate of incorporation to limit officer liability as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
15 funds
Split
2 FOR, 5 AGAINST
Cloudflare, Inc. June 30, 2026 Approval of one or more adjournments of the meeting, if necessary to solicit additional proxies in favor of the proposals presented at the meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
6 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGAINST
8 funds
DATADOG, INC. June 15, 2026 The stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, requesting the adoption of a simple majority voting provision.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
13 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
DOMINION ENERGY, INC. May 5, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Policy for an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
DOMINO'S PIZZA, INC. April 21, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chair requirement.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
EBAY INC. June 17, 2026 Special stockholder meeting threshold, if properly presented.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
ECOLAB INC. May 7, 2026 Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding an independent board chair policy, if properly presented at the meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
13 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY May 4, 2026 Shareholder proposal to adopt a policy and amend the bylaws to require an independent board chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
20 funds
Split
10 FOR, 1 AGAINST
EQUINIX, LLC May 13, 2026 Consideration and vote upon a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, related to lowering the stock ownership threshold required to call a special meeting
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
Exxon Mobil Corporation May 27, 2026 Proposal requesting Company to modify its Voluntary Retail Voting Program to provide multiple options not aligned with the Board's recommendations
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
11 funds
Split
5 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION March 4, 2026 To approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to allow for exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware Law.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
11 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FISERV, INC. May 21, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair policy.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY June 2, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Separation of Chair and CEO Roles
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. April 30, 2026 To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting an independent Board Chair policy, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
20 funds
Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
HCA Healthcare, Inc. April 23, 2026 Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding stockholders' right to act by written consent.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
10 funds
Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. May 22, 2026 Shareowner Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
17 funds
Split
3 FOR, 4 AGAINST
IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. May 12, 2026 Shareholder Proposal to Give Shareholders the Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting (Proposal Six).
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 16 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. May 8, 2026 A non-binding stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, for Directors who fail to obtain a majority vote.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE, INC. May 15, 2026 A stockholder proposal regarding independent board chairman, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
11 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST

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