Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Incyte Stock-Based Comp increased by 3.2% to $64.13M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.2%, from $60.98M to $64.13M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 8.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 28, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher reliance on equity incentives, which may lead to shareholder dilution.
Detailed definition
This is the non-cash expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees and executives. It reflects the cos...
Peer comparison
High in the technology and biotech sectors as a standard method for talent retention.
Metric ID:
stock_based_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| 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 | $44.73M | $42.69M | $48.22M | $43.84M | $46.5M | $45.4M | $52.68M | $53.38M | $54.52M | $48M | $59.99M | $59.78M | $56.64M | $77.92M | $71.72M | $60.98M | $64.61M | $61.6M | $62.16M | $64.13M |
| QoQ Change | — | -4.6% | +12.9% | -9.1% | +6.1% | -2.3% | +16.0% | +1.3% | +2.1% | -12.0% | +25.0% | -0.4% | -5.2% | +37.6% | -8.0% | -15.0% | +5.9% | -4.7% | +0.9% | +3.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +3.9% | +6.3% | +9.2% | +21.8% | +17.3% | +5.7% | +13.9% | +12.0% | +3.9% | +62.3% | +19.5% | +2.0% | +14.1% | -20.9% | -13.3% | +5.2% |
Range$42.69M – $77.92M
CAGR+7.9%
Avg YoY Growth+10.2%
Median YoY Growth+7.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Incyte's stock-based comp?
- Incyte (INCY) reported stock-based comp of $64.13M in Q1 2026.
- How has Incyte's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Incyte's stock-based comp increased by 5.2% year-over-year, from $60.98M to $64.13M.
- What is the long-term trend for Incyte's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Incyte's stock-based comp has grown at a 8.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $183.01M to $249.35M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.