Operating Expenses

Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Pre-tax)

Union Pacific Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Pre-tax) decreased by 25.6% to $29.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.7%, from $34.00M to $29.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

Rising costs may indicate increased compensation levels or a shift toward equity-heavy pay structures.

Detailed definition

The total pre-tax accounting expense recorded for all share-based payment arrangements, such as stock options and restri...

Peer comparison

Standard metric found in the notes to financial statements for all public companies.

Metric ID: cat_stock_based_compensation_expense_pretax

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$26.00M$28.00M$33.00M$34.00M$37.00M$39.00M$29.00M
QoQ Change+7.7%+17.9%+3.0%+8.8%+5.4%-25.6%
YoY Change+30.8%+32.1%+18.2%-14.7%
Range$26.00M$39.00M
CAGR+7.6%
Avg YoY Growth+16.6%
Median YoY Growth+24.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Pacific's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax)?
Union Pacific (UNP) reported stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) of $29.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Union Pacific's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) changed year-over-year?
Union Pacific's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) decreased by 14.7% year-over-year, from $34.00M to $29.00M.
What does stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) mean?
The total pre-tax cost of employee stock-based compensation.