Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Accenture Stock-Based Comp remained flat by 0.0% to $523.47M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.8%, from $485.40M to $523.47M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 11.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Oct 10, 2025
How to read this metric
Higher levels suggest significant use of equity as compensation, which may dilute existing shareholders but aligns employee interests with long-term performance.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees and management. It reflects...
Peer comparison
Standard metric across all public companies; high levels are common in growth-oriented or tech-heavy industries.
Metric ID:
operating_allocated_share_based_compensation_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.34B | $1.68B | $1.91B | $1.94B | $2.09B |
| YoY Change | — | +25.1% | +13.9% | +1.5% | +7.8% |
Range$1.34B – $2.09B
CAGR+11.7%
Avg YoY Growth+12.1%
Median YoY Growth+10.9%
Current Streak4+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Accenture's stock-based comp?
- Accenture (ACN) reported stock-based comp of $523.47M in Q2 2025.
- How has Accenture's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Accenture's stock-based comp increased by 7.8% year-over-year, from $485.40M to $523.47M.
- What is the long-term trend for Accenture's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's stock-based comp has grown at a 11.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.34B to $2.09B.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of stock-based awards granted to employees.