Amortization Of Unearned Compensation On Share Based Awards
Digital Realty Amortization Of Unearned Compensation On Share Based Awards increased by 0.5% to $26.40M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 53.0%, from $17.25M to $26.40M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization Of Unearned Compensation On Share Based Awards shows an upward trend with a 3.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate larger equity-based compensation packages, which may impact future dilution and operating margins.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash expense recognized over the vesting period for share-based awards granted to employees. It...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for all public companies; varies based on compensation philosophy and talent strategy.
other_amortization_of_unearned_compensation_on_share_bas_8dad0dHistorical Data
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $22.10M | $22.10M | $22.10M | $18.55M | $22.42M | $21.29M | $30.21M | $17.50M | $18.05M | $19.23M | $33.73M | $18.38M | $22.74M | $23.44M | $17.25M | $22.46M | $27.18M | $26.28M | $26.40M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | -16.1% | +20.9% | -5.0% | +41.9% | -42.1% | +3.1% | +6.5% | +75.4% | -45.5% | +23.7% | +3.1% | -26.4% | +30.2% | +21.0% | -3.3% | +0.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +1.4% | -3.7% | +36.7% | -5.6% | -19.5% | -9.7% | +11.7% | +5.0% | +26.0% | +21.9% | -48.9% | +22.2% | +19.5% | +12.1% | +53.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Digital Realty's amortization of unearned compensation on share based awards?
- Digital Realty (DLR) reported amortization of unearned compensation on share based awards of $26.40M in Q4 2025.
- How has Digital Realty's amortization of unearned compensation on share based awards changed year-over-year?
- Digital Realty's amortization of unearned compensation on share based awards increased by 53.0% year-over-year, from $17.25M to $26.40M.
- What is the long-term trend for Digital Realty's amortization of unearned compensation on share based awards?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Digital Realty's amortization of unearned compensation on share based awards has grown at a 3.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $88.41M to $102.31M.
- What does amortization of unearned compensation on share based awards mean?
- The non-cash expense recognized for employee stock awards as they vest.