Operating Expenses

Share-Based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax

Intuitive Surgical Share-Based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax increased by 4.3% to $170.60M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.7%, from $152.70M to $170.60M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

Provides a more accurate reflection of the true economic cost of equity compensation to shareholders.

Detailed definition

The total share-based compensation expense adjusted for the associated income tax benefit. This provides a clearer view...

Peer comparison

Used by analysts to normalize earnings and assess the true cost of compensation.

Metric ID: ibm_share_based_compensation_net_of_tax

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$87.60M$98.10M$94.20M$106.40M$111.70M$112.60M$119.70M$128.40M$123.20M$140.30M$138.90M$152.70M$160.60M$163.50M$170.60M
QoQ Change+12.0%-4.0%+13.0%+5.0%+0.8%+6.3%+7.3%-4.0%+13.9%-1.0%+9.9%+5.2%+1.8%+4.3%
YoY Change+21.5%+13.9%+19.5%+12.5%+15.0%+9.4%+17.2%+8.2%+23.9%+14.5%+17.7%+11.7%
Range$87.60M$170.60M
CAGR+21.0%
Avg YoY Growth+15.4%
Median YoY Growth+14.7%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intuitive Surgical's share-based compensation expense, net of tax?
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) reported share-based compensation expense, net of tax of $170.60M in Q1 2026.
How has Intuitive Surgical's share-based compensation expense, net of tax changed year-over-year?
Intuitive Surgical's share-based compensation expense, net of tax increased by 11.7% year-over-year, from $152.70M to $170.60M.
What does share-based compensation expense, net of tax mean?
The after-tax cost of employee stock-based compensation.