Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by D.R. Horton, Inc. on January 15, 2026. The filing details the voting outcomes for director elections, executive compensation, and the ratification of the independent auditor.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Stockholders voted on three primary proposals. A total of 269,655,483 shares were represented out of 291,099,538 eligible shares.
Proposal One: Election of Directors
All eight nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. The voting breakdown for each nominee is as follows:
| Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David V. Auld | 242,951,094 | 4,977,277 | 132,708 | 21,594,404 |
| Paul J. Romanowski | 246,612,959 | 1,379,144 | 68,976 | 21,594,404 |
| Brad S. Anderson | 239,909,919 | 8,082,898 | 68,262 | 21,594,404 |
| Benjamin S. Carson, Sr. | 243,725,773 | 4,253,988 | 81,318 | 21,594,404 |
| M. Chad Crow | 244,841,318 | 3,144,372 | 75,389 | 21,594,404 |
| Elaine D. Crowley | 247,517,622 | 469,340 | 74,117 | 21,594,404 |
| Maribess L. Miller | 246,684,929 | 1,310,592 | 65,558 | 21,594,404 |
| Barbara R. Smith | 246,034,665 | 1,822,026 | 204,388 | 21,594,404 |
Proposal Two: Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Stockholders approved the executive compensation plan.
- For: 229,912,825
- Against: 17,959,825
- Abstain: 188,429
- Broker Non-Votes: 21,594,404
Proposal Three: Ratification of Auditor
Stockholders approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.
- For: 268,030,341
- Against: 1,394,974
- Abstain: 230,168
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of shares eligible to vote (291,099,538) versus shares represented (269,655,483) to assess shareholder engagement levels.
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (21,594,404) on director elections and executive compensation, which indicates shares held in street name where brokers lacked discretionary voting authority.
- Confirm the term of the newly elected directors extends through the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- Review the "Against" vote count for executive compensation (approx. 7.4% of votes cast) to gauge shareholder sentiment on pay practices.