Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Stardust Power, Inc. Stock-Based Comp decreased by 2.7% to $1.51M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 48.9%, from $2.95M to $1.51M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026May 14, 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
10 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $58.54K | $59.60K | $58.13K | $6.92M | $2.72M | $2.95M | $1.43M | $1.70M | $1.55M | $1.51M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.8% | -2.5% | >999% | -60.7% | +8.8% | -51.7% | +19.3% | -8.8% | -2.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | >999% | >999% | >999% | -75.4% | -42.8% | -48.9% |
Range$58.13K – $6.92M
CAGR+324.0%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth>999%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stardust Power, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Stardust Power, Inc. (SDST) reported stock-based comp of $1.51M in Q1 2026.
- How has Stardust Power, Inc.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Stardust Power, Inc.'s stock-based comp decreased by 48.9% year-over-year, from $2.95M to $1.51M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.