Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Generac Holdings Stock-Based Comp increased by 24.0% to $13.44M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.8%, from $11.61M to $13.44M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 20.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 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 | $6.97M | $5.78M | $5.75M | $8.83M | $7.74M | $6.86M | $6.06M | $10.33M | $10.05M | $9.93M | $5.19M | $12.44M | $12.72M | $13.12M | $10.98M | $11.61M | $14.75M | $12.75M | $10.84M | $13.44M |
| QoQ Change | — | -17.1% | -0.6% | +53.5% | -12.4% | -11.3% | -11.7% | +70.6% | -2.8% | -1.2% | -47.8% | +139.9% | +2.2% | +3.1% | -16.3% | +5.7% | +27.1% | -13.6% | -15.0% | +24.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +10.9% | +18.6% | +5.4% | +17.1% | +29.9% | +44.7% | -14.4% | +20.4% | +26.6% | +32.1% | +111.7% | -6.7% | +16.0% | -2.8% | -1.3% | +15.8% |
Range$5.19M – $14.75M
CAGR+14.8%
Avg YoY Growth+20.2%
Median YoY Growth+16.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Generac Holdings's stock-based comp?
- Generac Holdings (GNRC) reported stock-based comp of $13.44M in Q1 2026.
- How has Generac Holdings's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Generac Holdings's stock-based comp increased by 15.8% year-over-year, from $11.61M to $13.44M.
- What is the long-term trend for Generac Holdings's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Generac Holdings's stock-based comp has grown at a 20.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $23.95M to $49.95M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.