Operating Expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

GE Vernova Stock-based compensation expense decreased by 2477.8% to -$464.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 243.7%, from -$135.00M to -$464.00M. 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 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

Rising expenses may indicate increased reliance on equity incentives or higher valuation of awards, impacting reported operating margins.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the total expense recognized in the income statement for share-based payment awards granted to empl...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense item for public companies with equity incentive programs.

Metric ID: cat_stock_based_compensation_expense

Historical Data

9 periods
 Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$35.00M-$31.00M$8.00M-$135.00M-$11.00M-$13.00M-$18.00M-$464.00M
QoQ Change-188.6%+125.8%<-999%+91.9%-18.2%-38.5%<-999%
YoY Change-131.4%+58.1%-325.0%-243.7%
Range-$464.00M$35.00M
Avg YoY Growth-160.5%
Median YoY Growth-187.6%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GE Vernova's stock-based compensation expense?
GE Vernova (GEV) reported stock-based compensation expense of -$464.00M in Q1 2026.
How has GE Vernova's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
GE Vernova's stock-based compensation expense decreased by 243.7% year-over-year, from -$135.00M to -$464.00M.
What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
The total expense recorded for employee stock awards.