Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Broadcom Inc. Stock-Based Comp decreased by 0.9% to $2.18B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 70.0%, from $1.28B to $2.18B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 45.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Mar 11, 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

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$425.00M$421.00M$414.00M$387.00M$386.00M$373.00M$387.00M$391.00M$513.00M$629.00M$638.00M$1.58B$1.46B$1.39B$1.31B$1.28B$1.77B$2.32B$2.20B$2.18B
QoQ Change-0.9%-1.7%-6.5%-0.3%-3.4%+3.8%+1.0%+31.2%+22.6%+1.4%+148.0%-7.9%-4.7%-5.3%-2.6%+38.4%+31.1%-5.5%-0.9%
YoY Change-9.2%-11.4%-6.5%+1.0%+32.9%+68.6%+64.9%+304.6%+184.0%+120.7%+106.0%-19.1%+21.6%+67.3%+67.0%+70.0%
Range$373.00M$2.32B
CAGR+41.0%
Avg YoY Growth+66.4%
Median YoY Growth+66.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadcom Inc.'s stock-based comp?
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) reported stock-based comp of $2.18B in Q4 2025.
How has Broadcom Inc.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Broadcom Inc.'s stock-based comp increased by 70.0% year-over-year, from $1.28B to $2.18B.
What is the long-term trend for Broadcom Inc.'s stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Broadcom Inc.'s stock-based comp has grown at a 45.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.70B to $7.57B.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.