Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Ralph Lauren Stock-Based Comp decreased by 36.8% to $24.90M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.8%, from $24.70M to $24.90M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 9.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 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

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$18.40M$22.20M$22.00M$19.10M$18.20M$22.50M$19.20M$15.60M$21.40M$29.30M$24.60M$24.20M$24.30M$35.70M$24.70M$23.20M$22.40M$39.40M$24.90M
QoQ Change+20.7%-0.9%-13.2%-4.7%+23.6%-14.7%-18.8%+37.2%+36.9%-16.0%-1.6%+0.4%+46.9%-30.8%-6.1%-3.4%+75.9%-36.8%
YoY Change-1.1%+1.4%-12.7%-18.3%+17.6%+30.2%+28.1%+55.1%+13.6%+21.8%+0.4%-4.1%-7.8%+10.4%+0.8%
Range$15.60M$39.40M
CAGR+7.0%
Avg YoY Growth+9.0%
Median YoY Growth+1.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph Lauren's stock-based comp?
Ralph Lauren (RL) reported stock-based comp of $24.90M in Q4 2025.
How has Ralph Lauren's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Ralph Lauren's stock-based comp increased by 0.8% year-over-year, from $24.70M to $24.90M.
What is the long-term trend for Ralph Lauren's stock-based comp?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Ralph Lauren's stock-based comp has grown at a 9.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $81.70M to $107.90M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.