Operating Expenses
Stock-based compensation expense
W.P. Carey Inc. Stock-based compensation expense decreased by 14.0% to $7.44M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.7%, from $9.15M to $7.44M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-based compensation expense shows an upward trend with a 12.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher levels indicate significant use of equity for compensation, which can lead to shareholder dilution over time.
Detailed definition
This represents the expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees, such as stock options or restricted...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense for most public companies, particularly in competitive talent markets.
Metric ID:
ms_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 | $9.00M | $4.40M | $6.09M | $7.83M | $9.80M | $5.50M | $9.74M | $7.77M | $9.00M | $9.10M | $8.69M | $8.86M | $8.90M | $13.50M | $9.67M | $9.15M | $10.90M | $11.20M | $8.65M | $7.44M |
| QoQ Change | — | -51.1% | +38.4% | +28.6% | +25.1% | -43.9% | +77.1% | -20.3% | +15.9% | +1.1% | -4.5% | +1.9% | +0.5% | +51.7% | -28.4% | -5.4% | +19.2% | +2.8% | -22.8% | -14.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +8.9% | +25.0% | +59.9% | -0.9% | -8.2% | +65.5% | -10.7% | +14.0% | -1.1% | +48.4% | +11.2% | +3.3% | +22.5% | -17.0% | -10.5% | -18.7% |
Range$4.40M – $13.50M
CAGR-3.9%
Avg YoY Growth+12.0%
Median YoY Growth+6.1%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s stock-based compensation expense?
- W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported stock-based compensation expense of $7.44M in Q1 2026.
- How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
- W.P. Carey Inc.'s stock-based compensation expense decreased by 18.7% year-over-year, from $9.15M to $7.44M.
- What is the long-term trend for W.P. Carey Inc.'s stock-based compensation expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), W.P. Carey Inc.'s stock-based compensation expense has grown at a 12.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24.87M to $39.90M.
- What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
- The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.