Operating

Stock-Based Comp

United Parcel Service, Inc. Stock-Based Comp decreased by 25.0% to $24.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.3%, from $21.00M to $24.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows a downward trend with a -46.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 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

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$206.00M$179.00M$178.00M$386.00M$231.00M$233.00M$718.00M$126.00M$39.00M$21.00M$34.00M-$27.00M$30.00M-$24.00M$45.00M$21.00M-$5.00M$25.00M$32.00M$24.00M
QoQ Change-13.1%-0.6%+116.9%-40.2%+0.9%+208.2%-82.5%-69.0%-46.2%+61.9%-179.4%+211.1%-180.0%+287.5%-53.3%-123.8%+600.0%+28.0%-25.0%
YoY Change+12.1%+30.2%+303.4%-67.4%-83.1%-91.0%-95.3%-121.4%-23.1%-214.3%+32.4%+177.8%-116.7%+204.2%-28.9%+14.3%
Range-$27.00M$718.00M
CAGR-36.4%
Avg YoY Growth-4.2%
Median YoY Growth-26.0%

Business Segments

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SegmentFY'22
U.S. Domestic Package$431.00M
Total$1.57B

All segment values are derived from annual filings.

U.S. Domestic Package was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported stock-based comp of $24.00M in Q1 2026.
How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
United Parcel Service, Inc.'s stock-based comp increased by 14.3% year-over-year, from $21.00M to $24.00M.
What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s stock-based comp has grown at a -46.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $878.00M to $73.00M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.