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Stock-Based Comp
ServiceNow Stock-Based Comp remained flat by 0.0% to -$16.5M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.4%, from -$19.5M to -$16.5M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a -19.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 29, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate a larger portion of equity compensation is non-deductible, potentially increasing the effective tax rate.
Detailed definition
This metric quantifies the tax impact of stock-based compensation that is not deductible for income tax purposes. It exp...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for technology companies with heavy reliance on stock-based compensation.
Metric ID:
other_income_tax_reconciliation_nondeductible_expense_sh_6983a4Historical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$160M | $7M | $25M | -$78M | -$66M |
| YoY Change | — | +104.4% | +257.1% | -412.0% | +15.4% |
Range-$160M – $25M
CAGR-19.9%
Avg YoY Growth-8.8%
Median YoY Growth+59.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ServiceNow's stock-based comp?
- ServiceNow (NOW) reported stock-based comp of -$16.5M in Q4 2025.
- How has ServiceNow's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- ServiceNow's stock-based comp increased by 15.4% year-over-year, from -$19.5M to -$16.5M.
- What is the long-term trend for ServiceNow's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), ServiceNow's stock-based comp has grown at a -19.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$160M to -$66M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The tax impact of stock-based compensation that cannot be deducted from taxable income.