Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Intuitive Surgical Stock-Based Comp increased by 3.0% to $209.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 13.1%, from $185.20M to $209.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 15.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 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$108.10M$120.10M$117.80M$120.80M$126.70M$138.10M$127.60M$139.80M$146.50M$156.10M$150.40M$153.30M$173.60M$172.90M$177.00M$185.20M$196.20M$203.50M$203.30M$209.50M
QoQ Change+11.1%-1.9%+2.5%+4.9%+9.0%-7.6%+9.6%+4.8%+6.6%-3.7%+1.9%+13.2%-0.4%+2.4%+4.6%+5.9%+3.7%-0.1%+3.0%
YoY Change+17.2%+15.0%+8.3%+15.7%+15.6%+13.0%+17.9%+9.7%+18.5%+10.8%+17.7%+20.8%+13.0%+17.7%+14.9%+13.1%
Range$108.10M$209.50M
CAGR+14.9%
Avg YoY Growth+14.9%
Median YoY Growth+15.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intuitive Surgical's stock-based comp?
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) reported stock-based comp of $209.50M in Q1 2026.
How has Intuitive Surgical's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Intuitive Surgical's stock-based comp increased by 13.1% year-over-year, from $185.20M to $209.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Intuitive Surgical's stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Intuitive Surgical's stock-based comp has grown at a 15.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $449.20M to $788.20M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.