Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Applovin Corporation Stock-Based Comp increased by 3.9% to $83.37M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 36.0%, from $61.28M to $83.37M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 12.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 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 | $27.14M | $34.73M | $41.35M | $44.64M | $57.16M | $42.15M | $47.67M | $82.97M | $81.25M | $110.84M | $88.05M | $95.25M | $98.72M | $81.56M | $93.83M | $61.28M | $35.75M | $33.14M | $80.25M | $83.37M |
| QoQ Change | — | +27.9% | +19.1% | +8.0% | +28.0% | -26.3% | +13.1% | +74.0% | -2.1% | +36.4% | -20.6% | +8.2% | +3.6% | -17.4% | +15.1% | -34.7% | -41.7% | -7.3% | +142.2% | +3.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +110.6% | +21.4% | +15.3% | +85.9% | +42.2% | +163.0% | +84.7% | +14.8% | +21.5% | -26.4% | +6.6% | -35.7% | -63.8% | -59.4% | -14.5% | +36.0% |
Range$27.14M – $110.84M
CAGR+26.6%
Avg YoY Growth+25.1%
Median YoY Growth+18.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable Segment | $34.55M | $33.77M | $80.52M | $83.47M |
| Total | $35.75M | $33.14M | $80.25M | $83.37M |
Stock-Based Comp at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Applovin Corporation's stock-based comp?
- Applovin Corporation (APP) reported stock-based comp of $83.37M in Q1 2026.
- How has Applovin Corporation's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Applovin Corporation's stock-based comp increased by 36.0% year-over-year, from $61.28M to $83.37M.
- What is the long-term trend for Applovin Corporation's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Applovin Corporation's stock-based comp has grown at a 12.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $133.18M to $210.42M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.