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Stock-Based Comp

Okta, Inc. Stock-Based Comp decreased by 12.7% to $117M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.6%, from $128M to $117M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Stock-Based Comp shows relatively stable performance with a -1.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2027May 29, 2026

How to read this metric

High levels relative to revenue may signal aggressive dilution or high talent acquisition costs, while lower levels suggest more conservative equity management.

Detailed definition

Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense representing the value of equity awards granted to employees and executiv...

Peer comparison

Common in high-growth technology firms; investors compare this as a percentage of revenue against industry peers.

Metric ID: stock_based_compensation

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$64.11M$187.71M$155.79M$158.39M$171M$170M$172M$164M$166M$185M$172M$161M$151M$148M$135M$131M$128M$144M$138M$134M$117M
QoQ Change+192.8%-17.0%+1.7%+8.0%-0.6%+1.2%-4.7%+1.2%+11.4%-7.0%-6.4%-6.2%-2.0%-8.8%-3.0%-2.3%+12.5%-4.2%-2.9%-12.7%
YoY Change+166.7%-9.4%+10.4%+3.5%-2.9%+8.8%+0.0%-1.8%-9.0%-20.0%-21.5%-18.6%-15.2%-2.7%+2.2%+2.3%-8.6%
Range$64.11M$187.71M
CAGR+12.8%
Avg YoY Growth+4.9%
Median YoY Growth-2.7%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Okta, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
Okta, Inc. (OKTA) reported stock-based comp of $117M in Q1 2026.
How has Okta, Inc.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Okta, Inc.'s stock-based comp decreased by 8.6% year-over-year, from $128M to $117M.
What is the long-term trend for Okta, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Okta, Inc.'s stock-based comp has grown at a -1.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $566M to $544M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees and executives with company stock.