Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Eli Lilly Stock-Based Comp increased by 18.3% to $161.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.5%, from $154.00M to $161.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 16.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 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 | $91.90M | $90.10M | $75.30M | $101.00M | $92.10M | $85.10M | $92.90M | $131.20M | $161.50M | $215.60M | $120.70M | $159.40M | $211.10M | $133.20M | $142.30M | $154.00M | $184.80M | $151.10M | $136.10M | $161.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.0% | -16.4% | +34.1% | -8.8% | -7.6% | +9.2% | +41.2% | +23.1% | +33.5% | -44.0% | +32.1% | +32.4% | -36.9% | +6.8% | +8.2% | +20.0% | -18.2% | -9.9% | +18.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.2% | -5.5% | +23.4% | +29.9% | +75.4% | +153.3% | +29.9% | +21.5% | +30.7% | -38.2% | +17.9% | -3.4% | -12.5% | +13.4% | -4.4% | +4.5% |
Range$75.30M – $215.60M
CAGR+12.5%
Avg YoY Growth+21.0%
Median YoY Growth+15.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eli Lilly's stock-based comp?
- Eli Lilly (LLY) reported stock-based comp of $161.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Eli Lilly's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Eli Lilly's stock-based comp increased by 4.5% year-over-year, from $154.00M to $161.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Eli Lilly's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Eli Lilly's stock-based comp has grown at a 16.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $342.80M to $626.00M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.