Operating Expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

Dynex Capital Stock-based compensation expense increased by 80.4% to $7.67M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 277.8%, from $2.03M to $7.67M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-based compensation expense shows an upward trend with a 48.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 27, 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_compensation

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$544.00K$760.00K$761.00K$846.00K$1.03M$2.16M$388.00K$1.01M$1.10M$1.50M$1.23M$4.27M$1.00M$1.00M$1.07M$2.03M$3.00M$3.00M$4.25M$7.67M
QoQ Change+39.7%+0.1%+11.2%+21.3%+110.3%-82.0%+160.3%+8.9%+36.4%-17.8%+246.3%-76.6%+0.0%+6.7%+90.2%+47.9%+0.0%+41.6%+80.4%
YoY Change+88.6%+183.9%-49.0%+19.4%+7.2%-30.5%+217.8%+322.8%-9.1%-33.3%-13.5%-52.5%+200.0%+200.0%+298.2%+277.8%
Range$388.00K$7.67M
CAGR+74.5%
Avg YoY Growth+101.7%
Median YoY Growth+54.0%
Current Streak7 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dynex Capital's stock-based compensation expense?
Dynex Capital (DX) reported stock-based compensation expense of $7.67M in Q1 2026.
How has Dynex Capital's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
Dynex Capital's stock-based compensation expense increased by 277.8% year-over-year, from $2.03M to $7.67M.
What is the long-term trend for Dynex Capital's stock-based compensation expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Dynex Capital's stock-based compensation expense has grown at a 48.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.52M to $12.28M.
What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.