Operating Expenses
Stock-based compensation expense
CRH Stock-based compensation expense decreased by 23.7% to $29.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.4%, from $32.00M to $29.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher levels indicate significant use of equity for compensation, which can lead to shareholder dilution over time.
Detailed definition
This represents the expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees, such as stock options or restricted...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense for most public companies, particularly in competitive talent markets.
Metric ID:
ms_stock_based_compensationHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $31.00M | $29.00M | $32.00M | $30.00M | $33.00M | $33.00M | $32.00M | $34.00M | $38.00M | $29.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -6.5% | +10.3% | -6.3% | +10.0% | +0.0% | -3.0% | +6.3% | +11.8% | -23.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -3.2% | +13.8% | +3.1% | +6.7% | +3.0% | +15.2% | -9.4% |
Range$29.00M – $38.00M
CAGR-2.9%
Avg YoY Growth+4.2%
Median YoY Growth+3.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CRH's stock-based compensation expense?
- CRH (CRH) reported stock-based compensation expense of $29.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has CRH's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
- CRH's stock-based compensation expense decreased by 9.4% year-over-year, from $32.00M to $29.00M.
- What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
- The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.