Women’s board representation slips below 30% at largest U.S. companies
May 14, 2026
Women’s representation on boards of the largest companies in the U.S. slipped below 30 percent in the first quarter of 2026, down to 29.9% from a peak of 30.4% a year earlier, according to an Equilar analysis for 50/50 Women on Boards.
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