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Stock-Based Comp
ServiceNow Stock-Based Comp remained flat by 0.0% to -0.7% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 35.6%, from -1.1% to -0.7%. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows a downward trend with a 7.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 29, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates that a larger portion of equity compensation is creating a tax drag, potentially impacting net income.
Detailed definition
This metric quantifies the impact of non-deductible share-based compensation on the effective tax rate. It serves as a b...
Peer comparison
Standard tax reconciliation line item for companies with heavy reliance on stock-based incentives.
Metric ID:
other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_nondeduct_dd189bHistorical Data
3 years
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 2.5% | -4.5% | -2.9% |
| YoY Change | — | -280.0% | +35.6% |
Range-4.5% – 2.5%
CAGR+7.7%
Avg YoY Growth-122.2%
Median YoY Growth-122.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ServiceNow's stock-based comp?
- ServiceNow (NOW) reported stock-based comp of -0.7% in Q4 2025.
- How has ServiceNow's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- ServiceNow's stock-based comp increased by 35.6% year-over-year, from -1.1% to -0.7%.
- What is the long-term trend for ServiceNow's stock-based comp?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), ServiceNow's stock-based comp has grown at a 7.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 2.5% to -2.9%.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The percentage point impact of non-deductible stock compensation on the effective tax rate.