Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Samsara Stock-Based Comp increased by 1.4% to $78.93M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.4%, from $69.02M to $78.93M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 8.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2026Mar 16, 2026

How to read this metric

Increasing levels may indicate a focus on talent retention but can also signal potential shareholder dilution.

Detailed definition

This represents the value of equity-based awards granted to employees as part of their total compensation package. Since...

Peer comparison

Standard across large-cap corporations; varies based on corporate compensation philosophy.

Metric ID: stock_based_compensation

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$1.45M$1.31M$1.22M$224.74M$43.61M$44.34M$45.54M$43.98M$52.95M$59.66M$59.79M$64.69M$64.66M$71.60M$72.59M$69.02M$77.08M$81.14M$77.84M$78.93M
QoQ Change-9.6%-7.1%>999%-80.6%+1.7%+2.7%-3.4%+20.4%+12.7%+0.2%+8.2%-0.0%+10.7%+1.4%-4.9%+11.7%+5.3%-4.1%+1.4%
YoY Change>999%>999%>999%-80.4%+21.4%+34.5%+31.3%+47.1%+22.1%+20.0%+21.4%+6.7%+19.2%+13.3%+7.2%+14.4%
Range$1.22M$224.74M
CAGR+131.9%
Avg YoY Growth+624.0%
Median YoY Growth+21.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samsara's stock-based comp?
Samsara (IOT) reported stock-based comp of $78.93M in Q4 2025.
How has Samsara's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Samsara's stock-based comp increased by 14.4% year-over-year, from $69.02M to $78.93M.
What is the long-term trend for Samsara's stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Samsara's stock-based comp has grown at a 8.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $228.72M to $314.98M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.