Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Rivian Automotive, Inc. Stock-Based Comp increased by 8.9% to $207M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.1%, from $188M to $207M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 6.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher reliance on equity for talent retention, which can lead to shareholder dilution, while a decrease may indicate a shift in compensation strategy.
Detailed definition
Stock-based compensation is the expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees and executives. As a non...
Peer comparison
Commonly high in technology and high-growth automotive startups to preserve cash while attracting specialized engineering talent.
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 | $0 | $0 | $570M | $317M | $242M | $293M | $135M | $183M | $181M | $242M | $215M | $233M | $194M | $111M | $154M | $188M | $189M | $174M | $190M | $207M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | -44.4% | -23.7% | +21.1% | -53.9% | +35.6% | -1.1% | +33.7% | -11.2% | +8.4% | -16.7% | -42.8% | +38.7% | +22.1% | +0.5% | -7.9% | +9.2% | +8.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | -76.3% | -42.3% | -25.2% | -17.4% | +59.3% | +27.3% | +7.2% | -54.1% | -28.4% | -19.3% | -2.6% | +56.8% | +23.4% | +10.1% |
Range$0 – $570M
Avg YoY Growth-5.8%
Median YoY Growth-10.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) reported stock-based comp of $207M in Q1 2026.
- How has Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s stock-based comp increased by 10.1% year-over-year, from $188M to $207M.
- What is the long-term trend for Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s stock-based comp has grown at a 6.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $570M to $741M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The value of company stock given to employees as part of their compensation package.