Average support increased from just over 90% at this time last year to 91.8% as of June 30, 2026. The failure rate went down from 1.4% at this time last year to less than 1% this year. And proxy advisor Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommended against a lower percentage of proposals.

The trend toward higher levels of support might continue into the 2027 proxy season but the waning influence of proxy advisors may result in more uncertainty. It’s critical that companies stay up to date on changing investor voting policies and patterns and proactively engage with them to understand their priorities and concerns. READ MORE