Operating Expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

Prologis Stock-based compensation expense increased by 1.2% to $44.51M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.7%, from $42.52M to $44.51M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Stock-based compensation expense shows an upward trend with a 27.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2025Oct 28, 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate significant use of equity for compensation, which can lead to shareholder dilution over time.

Detailed definition

This represents the expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees, such as stock options or restricted...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense for most public companies, particularly in competitive talent markets.

Metric ID: ms_stock_based_compensation

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$23.95M$25.90M$28.61M$41.43M$36.92M$61.67M$35.33M$62.91M$89.87M$57.25M$57.63M$67.24M$54.55M$42.52M$67.45M$53.16M$43.98M$44.51M
QoQ Change+8.1%+10.5%+44.8%-10.9%+67.0%-42.7%+78.0%+42.9%-36.3%+0.7%+16.7%-18.9%-22.0%+58.6%-21.2%-17.3%+1.2%
YoY Change+54.2%+138.2%+23.5%+51.8%+143.4%-7.2%+63.1%+6.9%-39.3%-25.7%+17.0%-20.9%-19.4%+4.7%
Range$23.95M$89.87M
CAGR+15.7%
Avg YoY Growth+27.9%
Median YoY Growth+12.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prologis's stock-based compensation expense?
Prologis (PLD) reported stock-based compensation expense of $44.51M in Q3 2025.
How has Prologis's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
Prologis's stock-based compensation expense increased by 4.7% year-over-year, from $42.52M to $44.51M.
What is the long-term trend for Prologis's stock-based compensation expense?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Prologis's stock-based compensation expense has grown at a 27.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $113.03M to $231.75M.
What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.