Discontinued — last reported Q2 '16

Equity

Share-Based Payment Award Options Outstanding - Number

CRCL Share-Based Payment Award Options Outstanding - Number decreased by 18.9% to 10.9M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 49.6%, from 21.6M to 10.9M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ2 2016

How to read this metric

An increase suggests a larger reliance on equity-based compensation, which may impact shareholder dilution.

Detailed definition

This is the total count of stock options granted to employees and directors that remain outstanding at the end of the re...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for assessing equity compensation programs across all public companies.

Metric ID: share_based_payment_options_outstanding_number

Historical Data

6 periods
 Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value22.8M21.6M20.7M19.8M13.5M10.9M
QoQ Change-4.8%-4.4%-4.4%-32.0%-18.9%
YoY Change-40.9%-49.6%
Range10.9M22.8M
CAGR-44.5%
Avg YoY Growth-45.3%
Median YoY Growth-45.3%
Current Streak5+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRCL's share-based payment award options outstanding - number?
CRCL (CRCL) reported share-based payment award options outstanding - number of 10.9M in Q1 2026.
How has CRCL's share-based payment award options outstanding - number changed year-over-year?
CRCL's share-based payment award options outstanding - number decreased by 49.6% year-over-year, from 21.6M to 10.9M.
What does share-based payment award options outstanding - number mean?
The total number of stock options currently held by employees that have not yet been exercised or expired.