Operating Expenses
Stock-based compensation expense
ConocoPhillips Stock-based compensation expense remained flat by 0.0% to $84.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.4%, from $67.00M to $84.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-based compensation expense shows an upward trend with a 2.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher levels indicate significant use of equity for compensation, which can lead to shareholder dilution over time.
Detailed definition
This represents the expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees, such as stock options or restricted...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense for most public companies, particularly in competitive talent markets.
Metric ID:
ms_stock_based_compensationHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $304.00M | $377.00M | $334.00M | $268.00M | $336.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +24.0% | -11.4% | -19.8% | +25.4% |
Range$268.00M – $377.00M
CAGR+2.5%
Avg YoY Growth+4.6%
Median YoY Growth+6.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ConocoPhillips's stock-based compensation expense?
- ConocoPhillips (COP) reported stock-based compensation expense of $84.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has ConocoPhillips's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
- ConocoPhillips's stock-based compensation expense increased by 25.4% year-over-year, from $67.00M to $84.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for ConocoPhillips's stock-based compensation expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), ConocoPhillips's stock-based compensation expense has grown at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $304.00M to $336.00M.
- What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
- The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.