Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Natera, Inc. Stock-Based Comp increased by 2.7% to $95.11M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.2%, from $77.83M to $95.11M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 32.4% CAGR.
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_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $35.10M | $26.46M | $30.42M | $35.09M | $40.97M | $40.34M | $35.99M | $40.48M | $44.31M | $57.59M | $49.43M | $64.45M | $67.41M | $70.64M | $71.93M | $77.83M | $93.36M | $90.64M | $92.58M | $95.11M |
| QoQ Change | — | -24.6% | +15.0% | +15.3% | +16.8% | -1.5% | -10.8% | +12.5% | +9.5% | +30.0% | -14.2% | +30.4% | +4.6% | +4.8% | +1.8% | +8.2% | +20.0% | -2.9% | +2.1% | +2.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +16.7% | +52.4% | +18.3% | +15.4% | +8.1% | +42.8% | +37.4% | +59.2% | +52.1% | +22.7% | +45.5% | +20.8% | +38.5% | +28.3% | +28.7% | +22.2% |
Range$26.46M – $95.11M
CAGR+23.3%
Avg YoY Growth+31.8%
Median YoY Growth+28.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Natera, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Natera, Inc. (NTRA) reported stock-based comp of $95.11M in Q1 2026.
- How has Natera, Inc.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Natera, Inc.'s stock-based comp increased by 22.2% year-over-year, from $77.83M to $95.11M.
- What is the long-term trend for Natera, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Natera, Inc.'s stock-based comp has grown at a 32.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $115.22M to $354.40M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.