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Otis Worldwide Corp (NYSE:OTIS), a prominent player in the Machinery industry with a market capitalization of $38.96 billion, reported the outcomes of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in a recent SEC filing. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains strong financial health with a GOOD overall score. The meeting, which took place on May 15, 2025, saw a participation of 358,121,969 shares out of the 395,629,196 shares of common stock issued as of the record date, March 17, 2025.
During the meeting, shareholders cast their votes on several key proposals, including the election of directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, appointment of an independent auditor, and a proposal on political contributions reporting. The company, which has raised its dividend for five consecutive years and currently offers a 1.72% yield, continues to demonstrate commitment to shareholder returns.
The board of directors saw the election of all nominees for a term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting or upon the election and qualification of their successors. Notably, the proposal for the approval of executive compensation did not pass, reflecting shareholders’ views on the matter. For deeper insights into Otis’s financial performance and governance metrics, InvestingPro subscribers can access comprehensive analysis and additional ProTips in our detailed research reports.
Additionally, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was appointed as the company’s independent auditor for 2025, a motion that passed with significant support. However, the proposal regarding the reporting of political contributions and expenditures did not receive approval from the shareholders.
The detailed voting results for each nominee and proposal were outlined in the filing and further described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 4, 2025. The report is signed by Toby Smith, Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary of Otis Worldwide Corporation, indicating the official recording of the meeting’s outcomes as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The information provided here is based on the company’s SEC filing.
In other recent news, Otis Worldwide Corporation reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, exceeding expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.92, slightly above the forecast of $0.91. However, the company’s revenue fell short of projections, registering $3.35 billion against the expected $3.36 billion. Despite the earnings beat, the market reacted negatively due to the revenue shortfall. RBC Capital Markets adjusted its price target for Otis, reducing it from $109.00 to $105.00, while maintaining an "Outperform" rating on the stock. Analysts at RBC Capital noted that while the reduction in profit guidance was a minor negative, they remain confident in Otis’s management and expect stronger performance in the latter half of the year and into 2026. The firm’s analysts emphasized the company’s resilience and strong fundamentals, projecting continued development. Otis also reported a 12% growth in modernization orders and a 14% increase in backlog, highlighting its strategic focus on service-driven business in China. The company’s guidance for 2025 includes net sales of $14.6 to $14.8 billion, with an adjusted EPS forecast between $4.00 and $4.10 per share.
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