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Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards

PepsiCo Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards decreased by 17.3% to $329.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 17.3%, from $398.00M to $329.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards shows relatively stable performance with a 1.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 3, 2026

How to read this metric

A higher amount indicates a larger pipeline of future compensation expenses, which will impact future earnings.

Detailed definition

This is the total dollar amount of compensation expense that has not yet been recognized in the income statement for out...

Peer comparison

Standard financial disclosure; peers with higher equity-based compensation will naturally have higher unrecognized costs.

Metric ID: other_employee_service_share_based_compensation_nonveste_67563f

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$372.00M$396.00M$441.00M$398.00M$329.00M
QoQ Change+6.5%+11.4%-9.8%-17.3%
YoY Change+6.5%+11.4%-9.8%-17.3%
Range$329.00M$441.00M
CAGR-11.6%
Avg YoY Growth-2.3%
Median YoY Growth-1.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PepsiCo's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards?
PepsiCo (PEP) reported unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards of $329.00M in Q4 2025.
How has PepsiCo's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards changed year-over-year?
PepsiCo's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards decreased by 17.3% year-over-year, from $398.00M to $329.00M.
What is the long-term trend for PepsiCo's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), PepsiCo's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards has grown at a 1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $300.00M to $329.00M.
What does unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards mean?
The total future expense for stock awards that have been granted but not yet earned by employees.