Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Applied Materials Stock-Based Comp decreased by 18.4% to $169.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.3%, from $159.00M to $169.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 17.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026May 21, 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

21 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$84.00M$81.00M$74.00M$118.00M$101.00M$95.00M$99.00M$148.00M$113.00M$114.00M$115.00M$170.00M$134.00M$132.00M$141.00M$195.00M$159.00M$158.00M$156.00M$207.00M$169.00M
QoQ Change-3.6%-8.6%+59.5%-14.4%-5.9%+4.2%+49.5%-23.6%+0.9%+0.9%+47.8%-21.2%-1.5%+6.8%+38.3%-18.5%-0.6%-1.3%+32.7%-18.4%
YoY Change+20.2%+17.3%+33.8%+25.4%+11.9%+20.0%+16.2%+14.9%+18.6%+15.8%+22.6%+14.7%+18.7%+19.7%+10.6%+6.2%+6.3%
Range$74.00M$207.00M
CAGR+15.0%
Avg YoY Growth+17.2%
Median YoY Growth+17.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Applied Materials's stock-based comp?
Applied Materials (AMAT) reported stock-based comp of $169.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Applied Materials's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Applied Materials's stock-based comp increased by 6.3% year-over-year, from $159.00M to $169.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Applied Materials's stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Applied Materials's stock-based comp has grown at a 17.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $346.00M to $668.00M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.