The Magnificent 7 stocks, which make up over 25 percent of the S&P 500, are a key focus for investors looking to align management incentives with shareholder interests. Here’s a breakdown of how much executives own in these top tech companies based on their most recent proxy statements.
1. Microsoft (MSFT): CEO Satya Nadella holds 800,667 shares valued at $345 million, while all executives and directors own 2.5 million shares.
2. Apple (AAPL): CEO Tim Cook owns 3.28 million shares worth $620 million, with all executives and directors holding 9.67 million shares.
3. Nvidia (NVDA): CEO Jensen Huang has 93.5 million shares, valued at over $90 billion, with all executives and directors owning 104.3 million shares.
4. Alphabet (GOOGL): CEO Sundar Pichai holds 227,560 shares of Class A stock valued at $40 million, along with significant holdings in Class C stock.
5. Amazon (AMZN): CEO Andy Jassy owns 2.1 million shares worth $385 million, while all executives and directors hold 1.13 billion shares.
6. Meta Platforms (META): CEO Mark Zuckerberg has 958,000 Class A shares and 344.5 million Class B shares, with total executive ownership at 3.3 million Class A shares.
7. Tesla (TSLA): CEO Elon Musk owns over 20 percent of the company with 715.0 million shares valued at $125 billion, while all executives and directors hold 725.4 million shares.
DailyBubble emphasizes the importance of executive ownership in these top companies as a key indicator of alignment with shareholder interests. It’s crucial for investors to conduct their own research before making investment decisions, as past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.