Operating
Stock-Based Comp
KKR & Co. Stock-Based Comp decreased by 1.4% to $180.11M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.9%, from $183.57M to $180.11M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 8.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 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 | $88.54M | $119.62M | $233.49M | $168.79M | $216.72M | $174.11M | $170.62M | $184.14M | $147.53M | $146.59M | $140.22M | $183.41M | $184.91M | $184.67M | $193.46M | $183.57M | $173.63M | $182.23M | $182.68M | $180.11M |
| QoQ Change | — | +35.1% | +95.2% | -27.7% | +28.4% | -19.7% | -2.0% | +7.9% | -19.9% | -0.6% | -4.3% | +30.8% | +0.8% | -0.1% | +4.8% | -5.1% | -5.4% | +5.0% | +0.2% | -1.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +144.8% | +45.6% | -26.9% | +9.1% | -31.9% | -15.8% | -17.8% | -0.4% | +25.3% | +26.0% | +38.0% | +0.1% | -6.1% | -1.3% | -5.6% | -1.9% |
Range$88.54M – $233.49M
CAGR+16.1%
Avg YoY Growth+11.3%
Median YoY Growth-0.9%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Management | $149.58M | $149.58M | $158.14M | $162.88M | $150.26M | $153.74M | $155.09M | $153.75M |
| Insurance | $35.32M | $35.09M | $35.32M | $20.69M | $23.37M | $28.49M | $27.59M | $26.36M |
| Total | $184.91M | $184.67M | $193.46M | $183.57M | $173.63M | $182.23M | $182.68M | $180.11M |
Stock-Based Comp at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KKR & Co.'s stock-based comp?
- KKR & Co. (KKR) reported stock-based comp of $180.11M in Q1 2026.
- How has KKR & Co.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- KKR & Co.'s stock-based comp decreased by 1.9% year-over-year, from $183.57M to $180.11M.
- What is the long-term trend for KKR & Co.'s stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), KKR & Co.'s stock-based comp has grown at a 8.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $529.82M to $722.11M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.