Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Alcoa Stock-Based Comp increased by 62.5% to $13M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.2%, from $11M to $13M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows relatively stable performance with a 1.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
High levels relative to total compensation may indicate aggressive incentive structures or potential for future shareholder dilution.
Detailed definition
Stock-based compensation is the non-cash expense related to equity awards granted to employees and executives. It is add...
Peer comparison
Standard across all public companies; peers typically use this to align management interests with long-term performance.
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 | $10M | $8M | $13M | $9M | $11M | $8M | $12M | $10M | $11M | $6M | $8M | $10M | $12M | $9M | $5M | $11M | $12M | $10M | $8M | $13M |
| QoQ Change | — | -20.0% | +62.5% | -30.8% | +22.2% | -27.3% | +50.0% | -16.7% | +10.0% | -45.5% | +33.3% | +25.0% | +20.0% | -25.0% | -44.4% | +120.0% | +9.1% | -16.7% | -20.0% | +62.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +10.0% | +0.0% | -7.7% | +11.1% | +0.0% | -25.0% | -33.3% | +0.0% | +9.1% | +50.0% | -37.5% | +10.0% | +0.0% | +11.1% | +60.0% | +18.2% |
Range$5M – $13M
CAGR+5.7%
Avg YoY Growth+4.7%
Median YoY Growth+4.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alcoa's stock-based comp?
- Alcoa (AA) reported stock-based comp of $13M in Q1 2026.
- How has Alcoa's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Alcoa's stock-based comp increased by 18.2% year-over-year, from $11M to $13M.
- What is the long-term trend for Alcoa's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Alcoa's stock-based comp has grown at a 1.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $39M to $41M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The value of stock given to employees as part of their pay, recorded as an expense.