Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Kroger Stock-Based Comp increased by 118.4% to $83.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.7%, from $89.00M to $83.00M.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 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

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q2 '22Q3 '22Q2 '23Q3 '23Q2 '24Q3 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$56.00M$108.00M$57.00M$103.00M$49.00M$92.00M$57.00M$89.00M$38.00M$83.00M
QoQ Change+92.9%-47.2%+80.7%-52.4%+87.8%-38.0%+56.1%-57.3%+118.4%
YoY Change+1.8%-4.6%-14.0%-10.7%+16.3%-3.3%-33.3%-6.7%
Range$38.00M$108.00M
CAGR+19.1%
Avg YoY Growth-6.8%
Median YoY Growth-5.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kroger's stock-based comp?
Kroger (KR) reported stock-based comp of $83.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Kroger's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Kroger's stock-based comp decreased by 6.7% year-over-year, from $89.00M to $83.00M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.