Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Roku, Inc. Stock-Based Comp decreased by 8.5% to $78.68M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 17.6%, from $95.49M to $78.68M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 17.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 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 | $42.55M | $50.40M | $54.05M | $69.58M | $87.02M | $99.05M | $104.28M | $96.47M | $89.58M | $91.31M | $92.77M | $94.63M | $88.40M | $100.10M | $101.54M | $95.49M | $84.64M | $88.03M | $86.00M | $78.68M |
| QoQ Change | — | +18.5% | +7.3% | +28.7% | +25.1% | +13.8% | +5.3% | -7.5% | -7.1% | +1.9% | +1.6% | +2.0% | -6.6% | +13.2% | +1.4% | -6.0% | -11.4% | +4.0% | -2.3% | -8.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +104.5% | +96.5% | +92.9% | +38.6% | +2.9% | -7.8% | -11.0% | -1.9% | -1.3% | +9.6% | +9.4% | +0.9% | -4.2% | -12.1% | -15.3% | -17.6% |
Range$42.55M – $104.28M
CAGR+13.8%
Avg YoY Growth+17.8%
Median YoY Growth-0.2%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | $414.00K | $282.00K | $366.00K | $393.00K | $384.00K | $341.00K | $247.00K | $246.00K |
| Devices | $899.00K | $139.00K | $163.00K | $172.00K | — | — | — | $87.00K |
| Total | $94.63M | $88.40M | $100.10M | $101.54M | $95.49M | $84.64M | $88.03M | $86.00M |
Platform was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roku, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Roku, Inc. (ROKU) reported stock-based comp of $78.68M in Q1 2026.
- How has Roku, Inc.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Roku, Inc.'s stock-based comp decreased by 17.6% year-over-year, from $95.49M to $78.68M.
- What is the long-term trend for Roku, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Roku, Inc.'s stock-based comp has grown at a 17.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $187.53M to $354.17M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.