Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Snap-on Stock-Based Comp decreased by 5.6% to $6.8M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 51.1%, from $4.5M to $6.8M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows a downward trend with a -8.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
High levels relative to net income may indicate significant dilution for existing shareholders, though it can also signal strong talent retention strategies.
Detailed definition
This is the non-cash expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees and management. It represents the c...
Peer comparison
Varies widely by industry and company culture; tech-heavy or growth-oriented firms often have higher stock-based compensation.
Metric ID:
stock_based_compensationHistorical Data
21 periods
| Q1 '21 | 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 | $12.3M | $11.5M | $9.5M | $8.1M | $9M | $8.5M | $8.1M | $8.4M | $10.2M | $10.2M | $11M | $13.3M | $9.8M | $6M | $5.7M | $7.1M | $4.5M | $8.5M | $8.7M | $7.2M | $6.8M |
| QoQ Change | — | -6.5% | -17.4% | -14.7% | +11.1% | -5.6% | -4.7% | +3.7% | +21.4% | +0.0% | +7.8% | +20.9% | -26.3% | -38.8% | -5.0% | +24.6% | -36.6% | +88.9% | +2.4% | -17.2% | -5.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -26.8% | -26.1% | -14.7% | +3.7% | +13.3% | +20.0% | +35.8% | +58.3% | -3.9% | -41.2% | -48.2% | -46.6% | -54.1% | +41.7% | +52.6% | +1.4% | +51.1% |
Range$4.5M – $13.3M
CAGR-11.2%
Avg YoY Growth+1.0%
Median YoY Growth+1.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Snap-on's stock-based comp?
- Snap-on (SNA) reported stock-based comp of $6.8M in Q1 2026.
- How has Snap-on's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Snap-on's stock-based comp increased by 51.1% year-over-year, from $4.5M to $6.8M.
- What is the long-term trend for Snap-on's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Snap-on's stock-based comp has grown at a -8.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $41.4M to $28.9M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.