Equity
Unearned Stock-Based Compensation
KLA Corporation Unearned Stock-Based Compensation increased by 19.5% to $32.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 26.5%, from $25.70M to $32.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unearned Stock-Based Compensation shows an upward trend with a 34.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher future compensation expenses, which may impact future profitability.
Detailed definition
The portion of equity-based awards granted to employees that has not yet been recognized as an expense on the income sta...
Peer comparison
Common in human-capital-intensive industries like investment banking where stock-based pay is a significant retention tool.
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unearned_stock_based_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| 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 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $8.00M | $7.10M | $7.40M | $8.00M | $8.60M | $9.70M | $11.70M | $15.90M | $16.70M | $17.50M | $20.90M | $21.40M | $21.50M | $21.70M | $21.50M | $25.70M | $26.30M | $26.90M | $27.20M | $32.50M |
| QoQ Change | — | -11.3% | +4.2% | +8.1% | +7.5% | +12.8% | +20.6% | +35.9% | +5.0% | +4.8% | +19.4% | +2.4% | +0.5% | +0.9% | -0.9% | +19.5% | +2.3% | +2.3% | +1.1% | +19.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +7.5% | +36.6% | +58.1% | +98.8% | +94.2% | +80.4% | +78.6% | +34.6% | +28.7% | +24.0% | +2.9% | +20.1% | +22.3% | +24.0% | +26.5% | +26.5% |
Range$7.10M – $32.50M
CAGR+34.3%
Avg YoY Growth+41.5%
Median YoY Growth+27.6%
Current Streak5 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KLA Corporation's unearned stock-based compensation?
- KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported unearned stock-based compensation of $32.50M in Q1 2026.
- How has KLA Corporation's unearned stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
- KLA Corporation's unearned stock-based compensation increased by 26.5% year-over-year, from $25.70M to $32.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for KLA Corporation's unearned stock-based compensation?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), KLA Corporation's unearned stock-based compensation has grown at a 34.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.00M to $26.30M.
- What does unearned stock-based compensation mean?
- The value of stock awards granted to employees that have not yet been earned through service.