Operating
Stock-Based Comp
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. Stock-Based Comp increased by 555.9% to $253.60M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 38.5%, from $183.13M to $253.60M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 27.9% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Jun 4, 2025
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
16 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '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 | $54.36M | $179.68M | $140.11M | $102.49M | $193.14M | $159.61M | $71.26M | $130.86M | $253.15M | $208.89M | $55.78M | $183.13M | $357.63M | $281.97M | $38.66M | $253.60M |
| QoQ Change | — | +230.5% | -22.0% | -26.8% | +88.4% | -17.4% | -55.4% | +83.6% | +93.5% | -17.5% | -73.3% | +228.3% | +95.3% | -21.2% | -86.3% | +555.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +88.5% | +7.5% | +13.9% | — | +27.7% | +31.1% | +30.9% | -21.7% | +39.9% | +41.3% | +35.0% | -30.7% | +38.5% |
Range$38.66M – $357.63M
CAGR+50.8%
Avg YoY Growth+25.2%
Median YoY Growth+31.0%
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription cost of revenue | $13.92M | $16.73M | $18.61M | $23.40M | $24.09M | $24.83M | $23.60M | $19.72M |
| Professional services cost of revenue | $6.27M | $7.34M | $7.50M | $9.63M | $9.63M | $10.44M | $9.43M | $8.36M |
| Total | $183.13M | $357.63M | $281.97M | $38.66M | $253.60M | — | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) reported stock-based comp of $253.60M in Q1 2025.
- How has CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp increased by 38.5% year-over-year, from $183.13M to $253.60M.
- What is the long-term trend for CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp has grown at a 27.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $526.50M to $861.39M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.