Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Operating Expenses

Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Pre-tax)

Imperial Oil Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Pre-tax) remained flat by 0.0% to $53.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 82.8%, from $29.00M to $53.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Pre-tax) shows an upward trend with a 21.9% 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 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase in this expense reduces reported operating income but reflects the company's reliance on equity-based incentives.

Detailed definition

The total pre-tax expense recognized in the income statement related to share-based payment arrangements for employees a...

Peer comparison

Universal metric for public companies; often adjusted for in non-GAAP earnings presentations.

Metric ID: is_cat_stock_based_compensation_expense_pretax

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value96M113M52M116M212M
YoY Change+17.7%-54.0%+123.1%+82.8%
Range52M212M
CAGR+21.9%
Avg YoY Growth+42.4%
Median YoY Growth+50.2%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imperial Oil's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax)?
Imperial Oil (IMO) reported stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) of $53.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Imperial Oil's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) changed year-over-year?
Imperial Oil's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) increased by 82.8% year-over-year, from $29.00M to $53.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Imperial Oil's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Imperial Oil's stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) has grown at a 21.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $96.00M to $212.00M.
What does stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) mean?
The total pre-tax cost of stock-based compensation recognized as an operating expense.