Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Semtech Stock-Based Comp increased by 60.7% to $26.45M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 286.9%, from $6.84M to $26.45M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 3.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2027May 27, 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
21 periods
| 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 | $11.84M | $11.52M | $17.34M | $10.49M | $10.89M | $13.25M | $3.09M | $12.02M | $8.40M | $13.40M | $6.54M | $11.83M | $15.23M | $17.14M | $18.41M | $17.26M | $6.84M | $17.30M | $17.14M | $16.45M | $26.45M |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.7% | +50.6% | -39.5% | +3.8% | +21.6% | -76.7% | +289.6% | -30.1% | +59.4% | -51.2% | +80.9% | +28.8% | +12.5% | +7.4% | -6.2% | -60.4% | +153.1% | -0.9% | -4.0% | +60.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -8.0% | +15.0% | -82.2% | +14.6% | -22.8% | +1.1% | +111.9% | -1.6% | +81.3% | +27.9% | +181.5% | +45.9% | -55.1% | +0.9% | -6.9% | -4.7% | +286.9% |
Range$3.09M – $26.45M
CAGR+17.4%
Avg YoY Growth+34.5%
Median YoY Growth+1.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Semtech's stock-based comp?
- Semtech (SMTC) reported stock-based comp of $26.45M in Q1 2026.
- How has Semtech's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Semtech's stock-based comp increased by 286.9% year-over-year, from $6.84M to $26.45M.
- What is the long-term trend for Semtech's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Semtech's stock-based comp has grown at a 3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $51.19M to $57.72M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.