Operating Expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

TJX Companies Stock-based compensation expense decreased by 36.5% to $33.00M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 13.2%, from $38.00M to $33.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Stock-based compensation expense shows relatively stable performance with a -1.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 30, 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate significant use of equity for compensation, which can lead to shareholder dilution over time.

Detailed definition

This represents the expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees, such as stock options or restricted...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense for most public companies, particularly in competitive talent markets.

Metric ID: ms_stock_based_compensation

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$50.54M$7.46M$37.00M$94.00M$27.00M$43.00M$44.00M$8.00M$34.00M$50.00M$47.00M$29.00M$38.00M$38.00M$55.00M$52.00M$33.00M
QoQ Change-85.2%+395.7%+154.1%-71.3%+59.3%+2.3%-81.8%+325.0%+47.1%-6.0%-38.3%+31.0%+0.0%+44.7%-5.5%-36.5%
YoY Change-46.6%+476.1%+18.9%-91.5%+25.9%+16.3%+6.8%+262.5%+11.8%-24.0%+17.0%+79.3%-13.2%
Range$7.46M$94.00M
CAGR-10.1%
Avg YoY Growth+56.9%
Median YoY Growth+16.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TJX Companies's stock-based compensation expense?
TJX Companies (TJX) reported stock-based compensation expense of $33.00M in Q1 2025.
How has TJX Companies's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
TJX Companies's stock-based compensation expense decreased by 13.2% year-over-year, from $38.00M to $33.00M.
What is the long-term trend for TJX Companies's stock-based compensation expense?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), TJX Companies's stock-based compensation expense has grown at a -1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $189.00M to $183.00M.
What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.