Services — Total stock-based compensation expense
MongoDB Services — Total stock-based compensation expense decreased by 28.3% to $2.79M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher reliance on equity-based compensation to attract or retain talent, which may impact GAAP profitability. A decrease may indicate a shift toward cash-based compensation or a reduction in headcount within the services organization.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total non-cash expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees and contractor...
Peer comparison
Comparable to stock-based compensation allocations in professional services or technical support divisions of other SaaS and cloud infrastructure companies.
mdb_segment_services_total_stock_based_compensation_expenseHistorical Data
| Q1 '26 | Q1 '27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.89M | $2.79M |
| QoQ Change | — | -28.3% |
| YoY Change | — | -28.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MongoDB's services — total stock-based compensation expense?
- MongoDB (MDB) reported services — total stock-based compensation expense of $2.79M in Q1 2026.
- What does services — total stock-based compensation expense mean?
- The total non-cash cost of stock options and equity grants provided to employees working in the services segment.