Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Affirm Holdings, Inc. Stock-Based Comp decreased by 5.1% to $73.84M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.3%, from $75.61M to $73.84M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows relatively stable performance with a 2.4% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 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_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $100.14M | $93.19M | $88.54M | $98.39M | $110.87M | $119.81M | $121.78M | $106.79M | $103.34M | $112.36M | $90.16M | $77.08M | $64.91M | $94.23M | $86.10M | $75.61M | $65.50M | $85.85M | $77.80M | $73.84M |
| QoQ Change | — | -6.9% | -5.0% | +11.1% | +12.7% | +8.1% | +1.6% | -12.3% | -3.2% | +8.7% | -19.8% | -14.5% | -15.8% | +45.2% | -8.6% | -12.2% | -13.4% | +31.1% | -9.4% | -5.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +10.7% | +28.6% | +37.5% | +8.5% | -6.8% | -6.2% | -26.0% | -27.8% | -37.2% | -16.1% | -4.5% | -1.9% | +0.9% | -8.9% | -9.6% | -2.3% |
Range$64.91M – $121.78M
CAGR-6.2%
Avg YoY Growth-3.8%
Median YoY Growth-5.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Affirm Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) reported stock-based comp of $73.84M in Q1 2026.
- How has Affirm Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Affirm Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp decreased by 2.3% year-over-year, from $75.61M to $73.84M.
- What is the long-term trend for Affirm Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Affirm Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $292.51M to $321.43M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.