Amid record executive turnover, boards are increasingly deploying large retention awards to stabilize leadership teams and protect succession pipelines. MyLogIQ data shows retention incentives — both equity and cash — surged in 2024 and early 2025, with some awards exceeding $80 million. Retention grants are being used both proactively, to secure future leaders, and reactively,…
A small group of S&P 500 companies are struggling to regain investor trust after repeated say-on-pay failures. According to MyLogIQ data, nine companies have failed say-on-pay votes more than once between 2021 and mid-2025, underscoring how difficult it can be for boards to correct compensation misalignment once credibility is lost. The analysis highlights cases such…
Relocation bonuses for senior executives have surged into seven-figure territory as companies compete for leadership talent amid record CEO turnover. MyLogIQ data shows dozens of S&P 500 companies disclosed relocation payments between 2023 and mid-2025, with CFOs among the largest beneficiaries. Boards are being urged to align executive perks with strategy, performance, and investor expectations….
Nearly half of S&P 500 companies have changed compensation consultants over the past five years, concentrating advisory work among a small group of firms. MyLogIQ data shows Frederic W. Cook, Meridian, and Semler Brossy now dominate the market. Boards often switch consultants following leadership changes, say-on-pay challenges, or shifts in business strategy.
Shareholders are increasingly resisting outsized CEO pay packages, particularly at companies awarding the largest equity grants. Among the 10 highest-paid CEOs in 2024, several companies failed to secure strong say-on-pay support, signaling heightened investor sensitivity. While average say-on-pay support across the S&P 500 remains high, MyLogIQ data shows that support weakens sharply at companies with…
In 2024, Axon Enterprise CEO Rick Smith emerged as the highest-paid CEO in the United States, earning nearly $165 million — more than leaders at Apple, Blackstone, Starbucks, and other prominent firms. Smith’s compensation was overwhelmingly driven by performance-based stock awards, rather than a traditional salary. According to data compiled by MyLogIQ, Smith’s total pay…
Axon Enterprise CEO Rick Smith topped CEO pay rankings in 2024 with a $165 million compensation package, making him the only S&P 500 CEO to exceed $100 million last year. The award is largely equity-based and tied to long-term performance targets, reflecting broader trends in executive compensation design. Despite record individual payouts, overall CEO compensation…
CEO Pay Rankings 2023: MyLogIQ Data Highlights Record Compensation In the latest Wall Street Journal analysis of CEO pay, Rick Smith, CEO of Axon (maker of the Taser), topped the list with a staggering $165 million in total compensation for 2023. This figure is largely attributed to long-term stock awards tied to ambitious performance milestones….
As Agenda reports, the 2025 proxy season brings heightened scrutiny of executive compensation disclosures. While many companies face tougher expectations from ISS on pay-for-performance alignment, data from MyLogIQ shows investor confidence remains strong — with average say-on-pay support at 90.8% for S&P 500 companies. The CompanyIQ® research platform, powered by MyLogIQ’s real-time public company intelligence,…
The new boss at Starbucks came very close. The leaders of Apple and GE were close too. But so far, no CEO has scored a $100 million payday for 2024. If the tally holds, it would be the first time in a decade without a $100 million pay package for a public-company chief executive. Such…
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