Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Constellation Brands Stock-Based Comp increased by 23.9% to $19.70M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 71.3%, from $11.50M to $19.70M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 9.5% 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_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q1 '21 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $16.00M | $20.00M | $0.00 | $11.10M | $16.80M | $21.00M | $18.30M | $12.40M | $14.50M | $18.00M | $17.00M | $14.10M | $17.30M | $23.70M | $19.70M | $11.50M | $10.40M | $21.70M | $15.90M | $19.70M |
| QoQ Change | — | +25.0% | -100.0% | — | +51.4% | +25.0% | -12.9% | -32.2% | +16.9% | +24.1% | -5.6% | -17.1% | +22.7% | +37.0% | -16.9% | -41.6% | -9.6% | +108.7% | -26.7% | +23.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +5.0% | +5.0% | — | +11.7% | -13.7% | -14.3% | -7.1% | +13.7% | +19.3% | +31.7% | +15.9% | -18.4% | -39.9% | -8.4% | -19.3% | +71.3% |
Range$0.00 – $23.70M
CAGR+4.5%
Avg YoY Growth+3.5%
Median YoY Growth+5.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Constellation Brands's stock-based comp?
- Constellation Brands (STZ) reported stock-based comp of $19.70M in Q4 2025.
- How has Constellation Brands's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Constellation Brands's stock-based comp increased by 71.3% year-over-year, from $11.50M to $19.70M.
- What is the long-term trend for Constellation Brands's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Constellation Brands's stock-based comp has grown at a 9.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $47.10M to $67.70M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.