Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Rambus Stock-Based Comp decreased by 20.7% to $11.45M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.6%, from $11.38M to $11.45M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 18.5% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 28, 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_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $7.30M | $7.48M | $6.21M | $7.78M | $8.64M | $8.87M | $10.27M | $13.06M | $11.38M | $10.04M | $10.53M | $9.50M | $11.65M | $12.00M | $11.74M | $11.38M | $14.23M | $14.21M | $14.45M | $11.45M |
| QoQ Change | — | +2.5% | -17.1% | +25.4% | +11.0% | +2.7% | +15.7% | +27.2% | -12.9% | -11.7% | +4.9% | -9.9% | +22.7% | +3.0% | -2.2% | -3.0% | +25.0% | -0.2% | +1.7% | -20.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +18.3% | +18.6% | +65.4% | +67.9% | +31.7% | +13.2% | +2.6% | -27.3% | +2.4% | +19.5% | +11.4% | +19.9% | +22.2% | +18.4% | +23.1% | +0.6% |
Range$6.21M – $14.45M
CAGR+10.0%
Avg YoY Growth+19.2%
Median YoY Growth+18.5%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable | -$11.38M | -$14.23M | -$14.21M | $94.09M | -$11.45M |
| Total | $11.38M | $14.23M | $14.21M | $14.45M | $11.45M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rambus's stock-based comp?
- Rambus (RMBS) reported stock-based comp of $11.45M in Q1 2026.
- How has Rambus's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Rambus's stock-based comp increased by 0.6% year-over-year, from $11.38M to $11.45M.
- What is the long-term trend for Rambus's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Rambus's stock-based comp has grown at a 18.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $27.49M to $54.27M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.