Operating
Stock-Based Comp
The Carlyle Group Stock-Based Comp increased by 36.8% to $119.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.7%, from $103.50M to $119.80M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 23.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 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_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 | $47.20M | $42.40M | $41.10M | $39.70M | $45.40M | $54.20M | $14.70M | $54.40M | $68.00M | $64.40M | $62.30M | $108.30M | $125.20M | $121.60M | $112.80M | $103.50M | $92.90M | $90.70M | $87.60M | $119.80M |
| QoQ Change | — | -10.2% | -3.1% | -3.4% | +14.4% | +19.4% | -72.9% | +270.1% | +25.0% | -5.3% | -3.3% | +73.8% | +15.6% | -2.9% | -7.2% | -8.2% | -10.2% | -2.4% | -3.4% | +36.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -3.8% | +27.8% | -64.2% | +37.0% | +49.8% | +18.8% | +323.8% | +99.1% | +84.1% | +88.8% | +81.1% | -4.4% | -25.8% | -25.4% | -22.3% | +15.7% |
Range$14.70M – $125.20M
CAGR+21.7%
Avg YoY Growth+42.5%
Median YoY Growth+23.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Carlyle Group's stock-based comp?
- The Carlyle Group (CG) reported stock-based comp of $119.80M in Q1 2026.
- How has The Carlyle Group's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- The Carlyle Group's stock-based comp increased by 15.7% year-over-year, from $103.50M to $119.80M.
- What is the long-term trend for The Carlyle Group's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), The Carlyle Group's stock-based comp has grown at a 23.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $163.10M to $374.70M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.