Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Oracle Stock-Based Comp increased by 14.9% to $1.33B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.9%, from $1.20B to $1.33B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 26.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Mar 11, 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_compensation

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$442.00M$545.00M$681.00M$674.00M$713.00M$750.00M$909.00M$924.00M$964.00M$849.00M$1.03B$1.05B$1.05B$1.01B$1.17B$1.20B$1.30B$1.12B$1.16B$1.33B
QoQ Change+23.3%+25.0%-1.0%+5.8%+5.2%+21.2%+1.7%+4.3%-11.9%+21.2%+1.8%-0.1%-3.8%+16.2%+2.4%+8.5%-13.5%+2.8%+14.9%
YoY Change+61.3%+37.6%+33.5%+37.1%+35.2%+13.2%+13.2%+13.4%+8.6%+18.6%+13.7%+14.3%+24.2%+11.6%-1.2%+10.9%
Range$442.00M$1.33B
CAGR+26.1%
Avg YoY Growth+21.6%
Median YoY Growth+14.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oracle's stock-based comp?
Oracle (ORCL) reported stock-based comp of $1.33B in Q4 2025.
How has Oracle's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Oracle's stock-based comp increased by 10.9% year-over-year, from $1.20B to $1.33B.
What is the long-term trend for Oracle's stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Oracle's stock-based comp has grown at a 26.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.84B to $4.68B.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.