Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Walt Disney Stock-Based Comp decreased by 7.0% to $332.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.7%, from $317.00M to $332.00M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 2, 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
10 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $158.00M | $196.00M | $273.00M | $270.00M | $291.00M | $308.00M | $361.00M | $317.00M | $357.00M | $332.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +24.1% | +39.3% | -1.1% | +7.8% | +5.8% | +17.2% | -12.2% | +12.6% | -7.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +72.8% | +37.8% | +6.6% | +14.1% | +24.1% | +2.9% | -1.1% | +4.7% |
Range$158.00M – $361.00M
CAGR+39.1%
Avg YoY Growth+20.2%
Median YoY Growth+10.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walt Disney's stock-based comp?
- Walt Disney (DIS) reported stock-based comp of $332.00M in Q3 2025.
- How has Walt Disney's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Walt Disney's stock-based comp increased by 4.7% year-over-year, from $317.00M to $332.00M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.