Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Comcast Stock-Based Comp increased by 55.8% to $427.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.8%, from $382.00M to $427.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows relatively stable performance with a -0.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 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$338.00M$308.00M$296.00M$376.00M$299.00M$314.00M$347.00M$359.00M$309.00M$287.00M$286.00M$373.00M$316.00M$294.00M$305.00M$382.00M$321.00M$311.00M$274.00M$427.00M
QoQ Change-8.9%-3.9%+27.0%-20.5%+5.0%+10.5%+3.5%-13.9%-7.1%-0.3%+30.4%-15.3%-7.0%+3.7%+25.2%-16.0%-3.1%-11.9%+55.8%
YoY Change-11.5%+1.9%+17.2%-4.5%+3.3%-8.6%-17.6%+3.9%+2.3%+2.4%+6.6%+2.4%+1.6%+5.8%-10.2%+11.8%
Range$274.00M$427.00M
CAGR+5.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.4%
Median YoY Growth+2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comcast's stock-based comp?
Comcast (CMCSA) reported stock-based comp of $427.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Comcast's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Comcast's stock-based comp increased by 11.8% year-over-year, from $382.00M to $427.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Comcast's stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Comcast's stock-based comp has grown at a -0.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.32B to $1.29B.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.