Operating Expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

Marriott International Stock-based compensation expense decreased by 12.3% to $57.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.6%, from $52.00M to $57.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-based compensation expense shows an upward trend with a 6.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate significant use of equity for compensation, which can lead to shareholder dilution over time.

Detailed definition

This represents the expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees, such as stock options or restricted...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense for most public companies, particularly in competitive talent markets.

Metric ID: ms_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$41.00M$40.00M$52.00M$42.00M$52.00M$48.00M$48.00M$37.00M$56.00M$54.00M$58.00M$53.00M$57.00M$63.00M$64.00M$52.00M$58.00M$61.00M$65.00M$57.00M
QoQ Change-2.4%+30.0%-19.2%+23.8%-7.7%+0.0%-22.9%+51.4%-3.6%+7.4%-8.6%+7.5%+10.5%+1.6%-18.8%+11.5%+5.2%+6.6%-12.3%
YoY Change+26.8%+20.0%-7.7%-11.9%+7.7%+12.5%+20.8%+43.2%+1.8%+16.7%+10.3%-1.9%+1.8%-3.2%+1.6%+9.6%
Range$37.00M$65.00M
CAGR+7.2%
Avg YoY Growth+9.3%
Median YoY Growth+8.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marriott International's stock-based compensation expense?
Marriott International (MAR) reported stock-based compensation expense of $57.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Marriott International's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
Marriott International's stock-based compensation expense increased by 9.6% year-over-year, from $52.00M to $57.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Marriott International's stock-based compensation expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Marriott International's stock-based compensation expense has grown at a 6.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $182.00M to $236.00M.
What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.