Operating Expenses
Share-Based Compensation (Operating)
Caterpillar Share-Based Compensation (Operating) remained flat by 0.0% to $60.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.5%, from $55.75M to $60.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Share-Based Compensation (Operating) shows an upward trend with a 4.9% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal higher investment in talent retention, while a decrease could indicate reduced reliance on equity incentives.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees, excluding costs directly tied...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as a non-GAAP adjustment or within operating expenses across most public companies.
Metric ID:
ibm_share_based_compensation_operatingHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $200.00M | $193.00M | $208.00M | $223.00M | $242.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -3.5% | +7.8% | +7.2% | +8.5% |
Range$193.00M – $242.00M
CAGR+4.9%
Avg YoY Growth+5.0%
Median YoY Growth+7.5%
Current Streak3 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's share-based compensation (operating)?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported share-based compensation (operating) of $60.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's share-based compensation (operating) changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's share-based compensation (operating) increased by 8.5% year-over-year, from $55.75M to $60.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's share-based compensation (operating)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's share-based compensation (operating) has grown at a 4.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $200.00M to $242.00M.
- What does share-based compensation (operating) mean?
- The recurring operating expense associated with equity-based compensation for employees.