Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Airbnb Stock-Based Comp decreased by 0.2% to $410.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.5%, from $358.00M to $410.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 15.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

Increasing levels may indicate a focus on talent retention but can also signal potential shareholder dilution.

Detailed definition

This represents the value of equity-based awards granted to employees as part of their total compensation package. Since...

Peer comparison

Standard across large-cap corporations; varies based on corporate compensation philosophy.

Metric ID: stock_based_compensation

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$232.86M$210.79M$225.87M$195.00M$247.00M$234.00M$254.00M$240.00M$304.00M$286.00M$290.00M$295.00M$382.00M$362.00M$368.00M$358.00M$424.00M$399.00M$411.00M$410.00M
QoQ Change-9.5%+7.2%-13.7%+26.7%-5.3%+8.5%-5.5%+26.7%-5.9%+1.4%+1.7%+29.5%-5.2%+1.7%-2.7%+18.4%-5.9%+3.0%-0.2%
YoY Change+6.1%+11.0%+12.5%+23.1%+23.1%+22.2%+14.2%+22.9%+25.7%+26.6%+26.9%+21.4%+11.0%+10.2%+11.7%+14.5%
Range$195.00M$424.00M
CAGR+12.6%
Avg YoY Growth+17.7%
Median YoY Growth+17.9%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Reportable Segment$358.00M$424.00M$399.00M$411.00M$410.00M
Total$358.00M$424.00M$399.00M$411.00M$410.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Airbnb's stock-based comp?
Airbnb (ABNB) reported stock-based comp of $410.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Airbnb's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Airbnb's stock-based comp increased by 14.5% year-over-year, from $358.00M to $410.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Airbnb's stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Airbnb's stock-based comp has grown at a 15.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $899.00M to $1.59B.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.