Business Segments · Stock-based and deferred compensation expense
Reportable Segment — Stock-based and deferred compensation expense
Adobe Reportable Segment — Stock-based and deferred compensation expense increased by 9.6% to $514.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
High levels relative to revenue may indicate significant dilution or high talent acquisition costs.
Detailed definition
This reflects the non-cash expense related to equity-based awards granted to employees within a specific segment. It is...
Peer comparison
Standard Stock-Based Compensation (SBC) reporting across the technology sector.
Metric ID:
adbe_segment_reportable_segment_stock_based_and_deferred_compensation_expenseHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $469.00M | $514.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +9.6% |
| YoY Change | — | +9.6% |
Range$469.00M – $514.00M
Avg YoY Growth+9.6%
Median YoY Growth+9.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Adobe's reportable segment — stock-based and deferred compensation expense?
- Adobe (ADBE) reported reportable segment — stock-based and deferred compensation expense of $514.00M in Q4 2025.
- What does reportable segment — stock-based and deferred compensation expense mean?
- The non-cash cost of employee stock awards allocated to a specific segment.