Signet Jewelers Executive Compensation (FY26)
SIG · Executive and director compensation, fiscal 2025 to 2026
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Data as of September 19, 2026Latest filing (8-K): June 30, 2026
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What changed from fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2026
The figures that moved, and by how much. Analysis of these figures is part of the Velarion platform.
Chief executive total compensation — J.k. Symancyk: $5,339,832 → $12,016,187 (125.0% higher)
CEO pay ratio: 236:1 → 449:1 (90.3% higher)
Frequently asked questions
Answers drawn from the data on this page.
Who is Signet Jewelers' chief executive and what were they paid?
Total compensation for J.k. Symancyk, Chief Executive Officer, came to $12,016,187 in fiscal 2026. Symancyk's total moved 125.0% higher from the $5,339,832 reported for fiscal 2025.
What was Signet Jewelers' say-on-pay result?
For fiscal 2026, the say-on-pay proposal drew 98.3% support at the meeting held June 26, 2026.
Which companies are in Signet Jewelers' peer group?
The disclosed peer group names Abercrombie & Fitch Co., American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., Bath & Body Works, Inc., Capri Holdings Limited and Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., among others.
What is Signet Jewelers' chief executive pay ratio?
For fiscal 2026, the company reported a chief executive pay ratio of 449:1, against median employee compensation of $26,766.
Executive compensation
Every element reported for each named executive officer, by fiscal year.
Fiscal 2025
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virginia Drosos Former Chief Executive Officer Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Joan Hilson Chief Operating and Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Jamie Singleton Former Group President, Chief Consumer Officer Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
J.k. Symancyk Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Rebecca Wooters Former Chief Digital Officer Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Oded Edelman Former Chief Digital Innovation Officer and President, Digital Banners Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Fiscal 2026
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J.k. Symancyk Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Joan Hilson Chief Operating and Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Julie Yoakum President, KAY Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Jamie Singleton Former Group President and Chief Consumer Officer Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Claudia Cividino President, Jared and Diamonds Direct | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Karen Cho Chief People Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero. A negative change in pension value is shown but, as the company reports it, not included in the total.
Equity awards granted
Individual awards as disclosed: type, date, unit counts at each level, and grant date value.
Fiscal 2026
| Officer | Award | Grant date | Threshold units | Target units | Units granted | Maximum units | Exercise price | Grant date fair value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia Cividino | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Joan M. Hilson | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Joan M. Hilson | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Joan M. Hilson | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Julie Yoakum | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Julie Yoakum | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Karen Cho | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
Fiscal 2025 are included in the PDF.
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero. Threshold, target and maximum apply only to performance awards and are never shown for time-based or option awards.
Outstanding awards
Awards still held at fiscal year end.
As disclosed at fiscal 2026 year end
| Officer | Award | Unvested units | Market value of unvested units | Exercise price | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Hilson | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Claudia Cividino | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| J.K. Symancyk | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Karen Cho | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Julie Yoakum | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Jamie Singleton | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero.
Director compensation
What each non-employee director was paid.
Fiscal 2026
| Director | Fees earned in cash | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Helen McCluskey Board chair | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Sharon L. McCollam | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Nancy A. Reardon | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Zackery A. Hicks | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
R. Mark Graf | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Brian Tilzer | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
André V. Branch | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Sandra B. Cochran | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Eugenia Ulasewicz | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Donté L. Wilson | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Jonathan Seiffer | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
J.K. Symancyk and Jeffrey Gennette served on the board in fiscal 2026 and received no compensation for board service. Executive directors are typically paid through their executive roles, shown above.
Earlier years are included in the PDF.
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero.
Director fee schedule
The standing retainers and premiums the board pays, as published.
| Board cash retainer | ◇ |
| Board equity retainer | ◇ |
| Total board retainer | ◇ |
| Board chair premium | ◇ |
| Audit committee chair | ◇ |
| Audit committee member | ◇ |
| Compensation committee chair | ◇ |
| Compensation committee member | ◇ |
| Nominating and governance chair | ◇ |
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Disclosed peer group
The companies this board named as its compensation comparison group. The list is disclosure; the comparison is analysis.
Fiscal 2026
- Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ANF
- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. AEO
- Bath & Body Works, Inc. BBWI
- Capri Holdings Limited CPRI
- Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. DKS
- Foot Locker, Inc. FL
- PVH Corp. PVH
- Ralph Lauren Corporation RL
- Tapestry Inc. TPR
- Ulta Beauty Inc. ULTA
- Urban Outfitters Inc. URBN
- V.F. Corporation VFC
- Victoria's Secret & Co. VSCO
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. WSM
Say-on-pay history
Shareholder support for the compensation program, by year.
| Year | Meeting | Support | Votes for | Votes against | Abstentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 26, 2026 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2025 | July 1, 2025 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2024 | June 28, 2024 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2023 | June 28, 2024 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2022 | June 16, 2023 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2021 | June 17, 2022 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2020 | June 25, 2021 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2019 | June 12, 2020 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2018 | June 14, 2019 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2017 | June 15, 2018 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
Chief executive pay ratio
As calculated and reported by the company.
Ratio
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Median employee compensation
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Chief executive total compensation
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What this page does not include
Everything above is a fact Signet Jewelers disclosed, and it is free. Everything below is our analysis of those facts, and it is not.
Peer benchmarking
Where Signet Jewelers sits against its disclosed peers — percentile position by role and by pay element, and the ranking behind it. The disclosed peer group is free; comparisons across it are part of the Velarion platform.
Executive Compensation Report — $1,500Written compensation analysis
A read of the pay program as designed and as paid: incentive structure, goal rigor, the alignment between the committee's stated philosophy and what the numbers show.
Executive Compensation Report — $1,500Board and governance analysis
Committee composition, independence, director pay positioning, and the governance provisions read together rather than listed.
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211 figures on this page: 201 cited to the filing that reported them, 10 calculated from figures it prints.
201 cited to the filing
10 calculated from the filing
Documents cited
- 0000832988-26-000173
- 0001193125-26-224349CEO Pay Ratio · DIRECTOR COMPENSATION · Grants of Plan-Based Awards · OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR END 2026 · and 2 more sections
- 0000832988-25-000123
- 0001193125-25-122444SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
- 0000832988-24-000164
- 0000832988-23-000165
- 0000832988-22-000169
- 0000832988-21-000172
- 0000832988-20-000133
- 0001140361-19-011221
- 0001140361-18-029272
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Velarion Company Intelligence. (2026). Velarion database: executive and board compensation data (Version 2026Q3) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22283854
BibTeX
@misc{velarionData2026,
author = {{Velarion Company Intelligence}},
title = {Velarion database: executive and board compensation data},
year = {2026},
version = {2026Q3},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.22283854},
publisher = {Zenodo},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22283854}
}