Operating Expenses
Share-Based Compensation (Operating)
ServiceNow Share-Based Compensation (Operating) remained flat by 0.0% to $488.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.0%, from $436.50M to $488.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Share-Based Compensation (Operating) shows an upward trend with a 14.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 29, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal higher investment in talent retention, while a decrease could indicate reduced reliance on equity incentives.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees, excluding costs directly tied...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as a non-GAAP adjustment or within operating expenses across most public companies.
Metric ID:
ibm_share_based_compensation_operatingHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.13B | $1.40B | $1.60B | $1.75B | $1.96B |
| YoY Change | — | +23.9% | +14.5% | +8.9% | +12.0% |
Range$1.13B – $1.96B
CAGR+14.7%
Avg YoY Growth+14.8%
Median YoY Growth+13.2%
Current Streak4+ years growth
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription | $62.00M | $64.00M | $66.00M | $68.00M | $76.00M | $78.00M | $78.00M | $84.00M |
| Professional services and other | $12.00M | $11.00M | $11.00M | $11.00M | $11.00M | $11.00M | $11.00M | $12.00M |
| Total | $436.50M | $436.50M | $436.50M | $488.75M | $488.75M | $488.75M | $488.75M | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ServiceNow's share-based compensation (operating)?
- ServiceNow (NOW) reported share-based compensation (operating) of $488.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has ServiceNow's share-based compensation (operating) changed year-over-year?
- ServiceNow's share-based compensation (operating) increased by 12.0% year-over-year, from $436.50M to $488.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for ServiceNow's share-based compensation (operating)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), ServiceNow's share-based compensation (operating) has grown at a 14.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.13B to $1.96B.
- What does share-based compensation (operating) mean?
- The recurring operating expense associated with equity-based compensation for employees.