Operating Expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

Air Products and Chemicals Stock-based compensation expense increased by 91.7% to -$900.00K in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 76.9%, from -$3.90M to -$900.00K. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A significant increase may indicate higher talent retention costs or aggressive equity incentive programs, which can dilute existing shareholders.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the total non-cash expense recognized by the company for granting stock options, restricted stock u...

Peer comparison

Common across all industries, particularly in large-cap companies with robust executive and employee incentive plans.

Metric ID: is_cat_stock_based_compensation_expense

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.20M-$19.40M$900.00K$1.90M-$1.60M$2.80M$2.20M$4.20M-$3.20M$200.00K-$11.30M-$21.80M-$3.90M-$1.10M-$9.80M-$10.90M-$900.00K
QoQ Change-706.3%+104.6%+111.1%-184.2%+275.0%-21.4%+90.9%-176.2%+106.3%<-999%-92.9%+82.1%+71.8%-790.9%-11.2%+91.7%
YoY Change-40.6%+91.8%+211.1%+15.8%-100.0%-92.9%-613.6%-581.3%<-999%+90.3%+50.0%+76.9%
Range-$21.80M$4.20M
CAGR-27.2%
Avg YoY Growth-245.2%
Median YoY Growth-12.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Air Products and Chemicals's stock-based compensation expense?
Air Products and Chemicals (APD) reported stock-based compensation expense of -$900.00K in Q1 2026.
How has Air Products and Chemicals's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
Air Products and Chemicals's stock-based compensation expense increased by 76.9% year-over-year, from -$3.90M to -$900.00K.
What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.