ServiceNow NOW Subscription — Stock-Based Comp

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MDBSubscription — Total stock-based compensation expense

$8.89M+5.9%

ADSKCost of subscription revenue — Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense

$9M-18.2%

DOCUSubscription — Employee stock purchase plan, compensation expense

$14.06M+2.6%

BSYSubscriptions and licenses — Total stock-based compensation expense

$1.22M+7.7%

BSYServices — Total stock-based compensation expense

$712K-1.2%

RBRKSoftware And Services — Stock-based compensation expense

$4.63M+16.7%

Questions, answered.

What is ServiceNow's subscription — stock-based comp?

ServiceNow (NOW) reported subscription — stock-based comp of $84M in Q1 2026.

How has ServiceNow's subscription — stock-based comp changed year-over-year?

ServiceNow's subscription — stock-based comp increased by 23.5% year-over-year, from $68M to $84M.

What is the long-term trend for ServiceNow's subscription — stock-based comp?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), ServiceNow's subscription — stock-based comp has grown at a 23.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $128M to $300M.

What does subscription — stock-based comp mean?

The non-cash expense related to stock awards granted to employees working within the subscription business unit.

How do you interpret subscription — stock-based comp?

An increase relative to revenue may suggest higher talent acquisition costs or aggressive equity-based incentive programs, which can impact long-term profitability.

How does subscription — stock-based comp compare across companies?

Comparable to Stock-Based Compensation (SBC) expenses reported by other technology firms as part of their operating expenses.