Operating Expenses

Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Pre-tax)

Deckers Outdoor Corporation Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Pre-tax) remained flat by 0.0% to $11.21M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.2%, from $9.49M to $11.21M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Pre-tax) shows an upward trend with a 13.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2026May 22, 2026

How to read this metric

Rising costs may indicate increased compensation levels or a shift toward equity-heavy pay structures.

Detailed definition

The total pre-tax accounting expense recorded for all share-based payment arrangements, such as stock options and restri...

Peer comparison

Standard metric found in the notes to financial statements for all public companies.

Metric ID: cat_stock_based_compensation_expense_pretax

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25FY'26
Value$26.82M$26.90M$37.29M$37.94M$44.84M
YoY Change+0.3%+38.6%+1.8%+18.2%
Range$26.82M$44.84M
CAGR+13.7%
Avg YoY Growth+14.7%
Median YoY Growth+10.0%
Current Streak4+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deckers Outdoor Corporation's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax)?
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) reported stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) of $11.21M in Q1 2026.
How has Deckers Outdoor Corporation's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) changed year-over-year?
Deckers Outdoor Corporation's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) increased by 18.2% year-over-year, from $9.49M to $11.21M.
What is the long-term trend for Deckers Outdoor Corporation's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax)?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Deckers Outdoor Corporation's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) has grown at a 13.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $26.82M to $44.84M.
What does stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) mean?
The total pre-tax cost of employee stock-based compensation.