Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Akamai Technologies Stock-Based Comp increased by 7.9% to $128.68M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.9%, from $111.98M to $128.68M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 22.7% 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 | $50.48M | $49.02M | $48.96M | $56.23M | $51.88M | $50.70M | $58.37M | $61.88M | $87.44M | $87.02M | $92.12M | $93.26M | $98.47M | $102.61M | $99.05M | $111.98M | $112.78M | $115.42M | $119.23M | $128.68M |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.9% | -0.1% | +14.9% | -7.7% | -2.3% | +15.1% | +6.0% | +41.3% | -0.5% | +5.9% | +1.2% | +5.6% | +4.2% | -3.5% | +13.1% | +0.7% | +2.3% | +3.3% | +7.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +2.8% | +3.4% | +19.2% | +10.1% | +68.5% | +71.6% | +57.8% | +50.7% | +12.6% | +17.9% | +7.5% | +20.1% | +14.5% | +12.5% | +20.4% | +14.9% |
Range$48.96M – $128.68M
CAGR+21.8%
Avg YoY Growth+25.3%
Median YoY Growth+16.4%
Current Streak5 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable Segment | $111.98M | $112.78M | $115.42M | $119.23M | $128.68M |
| Total | $111.98M | $112.78M | $115.42M | $119.23M | $128.68M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Akamai Technologies's stock-based comp?
- Akamai Technologies (AKAM) reported stock-based comp of $128.68M in Q1 2026.
- How has Akamai Technologies's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Akamai Technologies's stock-based comp increased by 14.9% year-over-year, from $111.98M to $128.68M.
- What is the long-term trend for Akamai Technologies's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Akamai Technologies's stock-based comp has grown at a 22.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $202.76M to $459.40M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.