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
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.
stock_based_compensationHistorical Data
| 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 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | Q1 '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% |
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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.