Operating

Stock-Based Comp

DexCom Stock-Based Comp increased by 23.7% to $43.30M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 26.6%, from $34.20M to $43.30M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 8.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 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_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$31.60M$27.50M$26.30M$29.10M$32.60M$30.80M$34.00M$35.20M$39.70M$39.00M$36.90M$39.00M$44.70M$43.40M$43.30M$34.20M$45.30M$45.10M$35.00M$43.30M
QoQ Change-13.0%-4.4%+10.6%+12.0%-5.5%+10.4%+3.5%+12.8%-1.8%-5.4%+5.7%+14.6%-2.9%-0.2%-21.0%+32.5%-0.4%-22.4%+23.7%
YoY Change+3.2%+12.0%+29.3%+21.0%+21.8%+26.6%+8.5%+10.8%+12.6%+11.3%+17.3%-12.3%+1.3%+3.9%-19.2%+26.6%
Range$26.30M$45.30M
CAGR+6.9%
Avg YoY Growth+10.9%
Median YoY Growth+11.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DexCom's stock-based comp?
DexCom (DXCM) reported stock-based comp of $43.30M in Q1 2026.
How has DexCom's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
DexCom's stock-based comp increased by 26.6% year-over-year, from $34.20M to $43.30M.
What is the long-term trend for DexCom's stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), DexCom's stock-based comp has grown at a 8.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $113.40M to $159.60M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.