Operating Expenses
Stock-based compensation expense
Dollar Tree Stock-based compensation expense remained flat by 0.0% to $21.10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.7%, from $17.20M to $21.10M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-based compensation expense shows a downward trend with a -4.3% 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 reportedQ1 2026May 28, 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
21 periods
| Q1 '21 | 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 | $31.80M | $17.80M | $13.50M | $16.80M | $35.80M | $30.30M | $24.70M | $19.60M | $28.30M | $24.90M | $23.20M | $20.30M | $24.00M | $22.90M | $21.90M | $56.10M | $17.20M | $14.40M | $14.40M | $21.10M | $21.10M |
| QoQ Change | — | -44.0% | -24.2% | +24.4% | +113.1% | -15.4% | -18.5% | -20.6% | +44.4% | -12.0% | -6.8% | -12.5% | +18.2% | -4.6% | -4.4% | +156.2% | -69.3% | -16.3% | +0.0% | +46.5% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +12.6% | +70.2% | +83.0% | +16.7% | -20.9% | -17.8% | -6.1% | +3.6% | -15.2% | -8.0% | -5.6% | +176.4% | -28.3% | -37.1% | -34.2% | -62.4% | +22.7% |
Range$13.50M – $56.10M
CAGR-7.9%
Avg YoY Growth+8.8%
Median YoY Growth-6.1%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dollar Tree's stock-based compensation expense?
- Dollar Tree (DLTR) reported stock-based compensation expense of $21.10M in Q1 2026.
- How has Dollar Tree's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
- Dollar Tree's stock-based compensation expense increased by 22.7% year-over-year, from $17.20M to $21.10M.
- What is the long-term trend for Dollar Tree's stock-based compensation expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Dollar Tree's stock-based compensation expense has grown at a -4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $79.90M to $67.10M.
- What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
- The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.