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BlackRock vs DWS: how alike they voted, 2025-2026

93.0% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 93.0% of 40,115 items (37,319 the same, 2,796 different). 1,258 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 41,373 items in all.

BlackRock 2025-2026 · DWS 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 41,37337,3192,796 1,25893.0%91.4%
Board proposals 31,28928,1752,119 99593.0%91.4%
E&S shareholder proposals 1569032 3473.8%69.1%
Other items 9,9289,054645 22993.3%92.0%

Where they did not vote alike

Everything Voted differently Split votes

All ballot items Board proposals E&S shareholder proposals Other items

66 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 recommendedBlackRockDWS
ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. August 7, 2025 Stockholder Proposal for a Report on Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Due Diligence.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
33 funds
FOR
5 funds
ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. August 7, 2025 Stockholder Proposal for a Report on Risks of State Policies on Reproductive Health Care.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
33 funds
FOR
5 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding AI Board oversight
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
80 funds
FOR
25 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI data usage oversight
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
80 funds
FOR
25 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on data privacy
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
80 funds
FOR
25 funds
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY May 7, 2026 Stockholder Proposal Regarding Issuance of a Report on Pesticide Use Data Reporting in Regenerative Agriculture Program Disclosures.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
36 funds
FOR
11 funds
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. June 2, 2026 Non-binding stockholder vote on a proposal to avoid brand damage due to corporate political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
62 funds
FOR
15 funds
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. June 2, 2026 Non-binding stockholder vote on a stockholder resolution regarding business operations in illegal settlements.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
62 funds
FOR
15 funds
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HOLDING CORPORATION July 23, 2025 Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding a report on political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
42 funds
FOR
3 funds
ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. May 13, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Requesting an Independent Study on the Impact of Prohibiting Corporate Contributions to Partisan 527 Tax-Exempt Political Groups.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
62 funds
FOR
13 funds
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY May 4, 2026 Shareholder proposal to prepare an annual lobbying report.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
79 funds
FOR
18 funds
GENERAL MILLS, INC. September 30, 2025 Shareholder Proposal - Disclosure of Regenerative Agriculture Practices Within Supply Chain.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
44 funds
FOR
12 funds
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. April 30, 2026 To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report on the impact of extended patent exclusivities on patient access, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
75 funds
FOR
17 funds
GRINDR INC. July 30, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding adoption of a human rights policy covering freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
14 funds
FOR
1 fund
HCA HEALTHCARE, INC. April 23, 2026 Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding a report on healthcare consequences.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
54 funds
FOR
10 funds
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. April 29, 2026 Stockholder proposal requesting an annual report on the Company's political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
38 funds
FOR
5 funds
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. May 29, 2026 Shareholder Proposal requesting a report on risks of sharing customer data with third parties.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
52 funds
FOR
13 funds
MERCK & CO., INC. May 26, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on political contributions.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
75 funds
FOR
20 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding report on addressing antisemitism and hate in online platforms.
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
93 funds
FOR
22 funds
MICROSOFT CORPORATION December 5, 2025 Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
95 funds
FOR
27 funds
MICROSOFT CORPORATION December 5, 2025 Report on Human Rights Due Diligence
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
95 funds
FOR
27 funds
OTIS WORLDWIDE CORPORATION May 27, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding reporting on political contributions and expenditures
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
49 funds
FOR
7 funds
PEPSICO, INC. May 6, 2026 Shareholder Proposal - Report Evaluating the Treatment of Animals within Supply Chain.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
67 funds
FOR
16 funds
TARGET CORPORATION June 10, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting a report on presence of pesticides in Target's private label brands.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
51 funds
FOR
16 funds
TESLA, INC. November 6, 2025 A shareholder proposal requesting a child labor audit.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
68 funds
FOR
12 funds
THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY November 18, 2025 To vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on the effectiveness of the Company's regenerative agriculture program including pesticide reduction outcomes.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
35 funds
FOR
7 funds
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY April 29, 2026 Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on risks related to ingredients
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
68 funds
FOR
12 funds
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. April 29, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Lobbying Disclosure
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
64 funds
FOR
11 funds
THE HOME DEPOT, INC. May 21, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Customer Data Privacy Risks
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
71 funds
FOR
13 funds
THE HOME DEPOT, INC. May 21, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Sufficiency of Associates' Access to Healthcare
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
71 funds
FOR
13 funds
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY May 13, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding a report on data center costs
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
49 funds
FOR
9 funds
VISA INC. January 27, 2026 Shareholder proposal on report on online sexual exploitation.
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
83 funds
FOR
18 funds
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. May 13, 2026 To vote upon a shareholder proposal requiring the Company to provide a report on political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
7 FOR, 28 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI-generated misinformation
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
35 FOR, 45 AGAINST
FOR
25 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on impact of U.S. immigration policy
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
35 FOR, 45 AGAINST
AGAINST
25 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding an enhanced disclosure on climate goals
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
6 FOR, 74 AGAINST
AGAINST
25 funds
AMAZON.COM, INC. May 20, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON IMPACT OF DATA CENTERS ON CLIMATE COMMITMENTS
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
3 FOR, 89 AGAINST
AGAINST
21 funds
ARCBEST CORPORATION April 24, 2026 A shareholder proposal to approve GHG emissions reduction targets, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 16 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
AUTONATION, INC. April 28, 2026 Adoption of stockholder proposal regarding GHG report.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
4 FOR, 21 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. May 2, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting that the Company issue a report disclosing the Board's oversight framework for workforce and human-capital management across its operating subsidiaries.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
23 FOR, 35 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC. June 18, 2026 Vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts, if properly presented at the meeting.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
6 FOR, 26 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. April 21, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding political expenditures report.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
8 FOR, 32 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. September 17, 2025 To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company disclose measurable targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
4 FOR, 50 AGAINST
AGAINST
9 funds
HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. May 21, 2026 To vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a climate transition plan.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
2 FOR, 21 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. May 19, 2026 Lobbying alignment
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
3 FOR, 67 AGAINST
AGAINST
13 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding data protection impact assessment on generative Al chatbots.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
49 FOR, 44 AGAINST
FOR
22 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding report on Al data usage oversight.
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 92 AGAINST
FOR
22 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding report on climate change-related commitments.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
3 FOR, 90 AGAINST
AGAINST
22 funds
NVIDIA CORPORATION June 24, 2026 Approval of a non-binding stockholder proposal requesting reporting on greenhouse gas emissions from the use of our sold products.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
7 FOR, 87 AGAINST
AGAINST
28 funds
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. May 14, 2026 Shareholder proposal entitled "Avoid Brand Damage due to Corporate Political Spending."
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
14 FOR, 34 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. June 3, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled "Human Rights Impact Assessment," if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
29 FOR, 41 AGAINST
AGAINST
14 funds
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. June 3, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled "Political Spending Disclosure," if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
29 FOR, 41 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION April 29, 2026 A stockholder proposal to provide a political spending disclosure.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 22 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
SKYWEST, INC. May 5, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
4 FOR, 18 AGAINST
AGAINST
4 funds
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY April 15, 2026 Advisory (non-binding) shareholder proposal - avoid brand damage from political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
2 FOR, 25 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
STEEL DYNAMICS, INC. May 6, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - AVOID POLITICAL SPENDING BRAND DAMAGE
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
2 FOR, 47 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. April 29, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Energy Supply Ratio
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
3 FOR, 61 AGAINST
AGAINST
11 funds
THE KROGER CO. June 25, 2026 Report on GHG emissions reductions.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
2 FOR, 47 AGAINST
AGAINST
8 funds
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. May 5, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
5 FOR, 42 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
TYSON FOODS, INC. February 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding report on the anticipated impact of recent changes in US immigration practices on the Company's finances and operations.
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
3 FOR, 33 AGAINST
AGAINST
8 funds
UNDER ARMOUR, INC. September 3, 2025 To vote on a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 20 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. May 7, 2026 To require UPS to provide an additional report describing the alignment of its operations and investments with its carbon neutrality goals.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
9 FOR, 29 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. May 20, 2026 Stockholder proposal to adopt a policy requiring Universal Health Services, Inc. to publicly disclose its workforce diversity, if properly presented at the meeting.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
5 FOR, 31 AGAINST
AGAINST
6 funds
WALMART INC. June 4, 2026 Report on Workplace Health and Safety Governance
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
33 FOR, 39 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY April 28, 2026 Shareholder Proposal - Energy Supply Ratio.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
4 FOR, 61 AGAINST
AGAINST
14 funds
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. May 7, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding new climate change polices or practices.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against Split
1 FOR, 15 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund

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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 13, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.