Operating
Stock-Based Comp
DoorDash Stock-Based Comp decreased by 16.3% to $231.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.7%, from $235.00M to $231.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 21.3% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 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_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '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 | $138.00M | $122.00M | $129.00M | $129.00M | $231.00M | $249.00M | $280.00M | $230.00M | $311.00M | $278.00M | $269.00M | $252.00M | $302.00M | $274.00M | $271.00M | $235.00M | $282.00M | $258.00M | $276.00M | $231.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -11.6% | +5.7% | +0.0% | +79.1% | +7.8% | +12.4% | -17.9% | +35.2% | -10.6% | -3.2% | -6.3% | +19.8% | -9.3% | -1.1% | -13.3% | +20.0% | -8.5% | +7.0% | -16.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +67.4% | +104.1% | +117.1% | +78.3% | +34.6% | +11.6% | -3.9% | +9.6% | -2.9% | -1.4% | +0.7% | -6.7% | -6.6% | -5.8% | +1.8% | -1.7% |
Range$122.00M – $311.00M
CAGR+11.5%
Avg YoY Growth+24.8%
Median YoY Growth+1.3%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable Segment | $235.00M | $282.00M | $258.00M | $276.00M | $231.00M |
| Total | $235.00M | $282.00M | $258.00M | $276.00M | $231.00M |
Stock-Based Comp at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DoorDash's stock-based comp?
- DoorDash (DASH) reported stock-based comp of $231.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has DoorDash's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- DoorDash's stock-based comp decreased by 1.7% year-over-year, from $235.00M to $231.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for DoorDash's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), DoorDash's stock-based comp has grown at a 21.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $486.00M to $1.05B.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.