Operating Expenses

Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Pre-tax)

Evergy Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Pre-tax) remained flat by 0.0% to $5.18M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 36.2%, from $3.80M to $5.18M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Pre-tax) shows an upward trend with a 7.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026

How to read this metric

Rising costs may indicate increased compensation levels or a shift toward equity-heavy pay structures.

Detailed definition

The total pre-tax accounting expense recorded for all share-based payment arrangements, such as stock options and restri...

Peer comparison

Standard metric found in the notes to financial statements for all public companies.

Metric ID: cat_stock_based_compensation_expense_pretax

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$15.60M$18.80M$17.70M$15.20M$20.70M
YoY Change+20.5%-5.9%-14.1%+36.2%
Range$15.20M$20.70M
CAGR+7.3%
Avg YoY Growth+9.2%
Median YoY Growth+7.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evergy's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax)?
Evergy (EVRG) reported stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) of $5.18M in Q4 2025.
How has Evergy's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) changed year-over-year?
Evergy's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) increased by 36.2% year-over-year, from $3.80M to $5.18M.
What is the long-term trend for Evergy's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Evergy's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) has grown at a 7.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $15.60M to $20.70M.
What does stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) mean?
The total pre-tax cost of employee stock-based compensation.