Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Twilio Stock-Based Comp decreased by 11.2% to $136.51M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.0%, from $139.27M to $136.51M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows relatively stable performance with a -1.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 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_compensation

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$144.17M$164.04M$186.92M$155.28M$242.09M$208.90M$192.30M$170.80M$153.09M$185.47M$166.49M$158.61M$147.66M$154.56M$155.78M$139.27M$149.25M$158.17M$153.71M$136.51M
QoQ Change+13.8%+13.9%-16.9%+55.9%-13.7%-7.9%-11.2%-10.4%+21.2%-10.2%-4.7%-6.9%+4.7%+0.8%-10.6%+7.2%+6.0%-2.8%-11.2%
YoY Change+67.9%+27.3%+2.9%+10.0%-36.8%-11.2%-13.4%-7.1%-3.6%-16.7%-6.4%-12.2%+1.1%+2.3%-1.3%-2.0%
Range$136.51M$242.09M
CAGR-1.1%
Avg YoY Growth+0.1%
Median YoY Growth-2.8%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twilio's stock-based comp?
Twilio (TWLO) reported stock-based comp of $136.51M in Q1 2026.
How has Twilio's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Twilio's stock-based comp decreased by 2.0% year-over-year, from $139.27M to $136.51M.
What is the long-term trend for Twilio's stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Twilio's stock-based comp has grown at a -1.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $632.29M to $600.41M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.