Operating Expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

Imperial Oil Stock-based compensation expense 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 shows an upward trend with a 24.2% 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 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 18, 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_compensation

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$89.00M$103.00M$52.00M$116.00M$212.00M
YoY Change+15.7%-49.5%+123.1%+82.8%
Range$52.00M$212.00M
CAGR+24.2%
Avg YoY Growth+43.0%
Median YoY Growth+49.2%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imperial Oil's stock-based compensation expense?
Imperial Oil (IMO) reported stock-based compensation expense of $53.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Imperial Oil's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
Imperial Oil's stock-based compensation expense 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?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Imperial Oil's stock-based compensation expense has grown at a 24.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $89.00M to $212.00M.
What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.