Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Affirm Holdings, Inc. Stock-Based Comp decreased by 5.1% to $73.84M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.3%, from $75.61M to $73.84M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows relatively stable performance with a 2.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 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$100.14M$93.19M$88.54M$98.39M$110.87M$119.81M$121.78M$106.79M$103.34M$112.36M$90.16M$77.08M$64.91M$94.23M$86.10M$75.61M$65.50M$85.85M$77.80M$73.84M
QoQ Change-6.9%-5.0%+11.1%+12.7%+8.1%+1.6%-12.3%-3.2%+8.7%-19.8%-14.5%-15.8%+45.2%-8.6%-12.2%-13.4%+31.1%-9.4%-5.1%
YoY Change+10.7%+28.6%+37.5%+8.5%-6.8%-6.2%-26.0%-27.8%-37.2%-16.1%-4.5%-1.9%+0.9%-8.9%-9.6%-2.3%
Range$64.91M$121.78M
CAGR-6.2%
Avg YoY Growth-3.8%
Median YoY Growth-5.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Affirm Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) reported stock-based comp of $73.84M in Q1 2026.
How has Affirm Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Affirm Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp decreased by 2.3% year-over-year, from $75.61M to $73.84M.
What is the long-term trend for Affirm Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Affirm Holdings, Inc.'s stock-based comp has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $292.51M to $321.43M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.