Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19
Stock-based compensation expense
3M Stock-based compensation expense increased by 86.0% to $80.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.9%, from $85.00M to $80.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-based compensation expense shows a downward trend with a -4.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Rising levels may signal aggressive talent acquisition or retention efforts, but can also indicate potential future dilution for shareholders.
Detailed definition
The total expense recognized in the income statement related to equity-based awards granted to employees and directors....
Peer comparison
Highly prevalent in the software and technology sectors as a primary tool for competitive compensation.
is_ms_stock_based_compensationHistorical Data
| 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 | $68.50M | $68.50M | $68.50M | $65.75M | $65.75M | $65.75M | $65.75M | $135.00M | $41.00M | $46.00M | $52.00M | $29.00M | $171.00M | $42.00M | $47.00M | $85.00M | $44.00M | $53.00M | $43.00M | $80.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | -4.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +105.3% | -69.6% | +12.2% | +13.0% | -44.2% | +489.7% | -75.4% | +11.9% | +80.9% | -48.2% | +20.5% | -18.9% | +86.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -4.0% | -4.0% | -4.0% | +105.3% | -37.6% | -30.0% | -20.9% | -78.5% | +317.1% | -8.7% | -9.6% | +193.1% | -74.3% | +26.2% | -8.5% | -5.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 3M's stock-based compensation expense?
- 3M (MMM) reported stock-based compensation expense of $80.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has 3M's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
- 3M's stock-based compensation expense decreased by 5.9% year-over-year, from $85.00M to $80.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for 3M's stock-based compensation expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), 3M's stock-based compensation expense has grown at a -4.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $274.00M to $225.00M.
- What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
- The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.