Operating

Stock-Based Comp

United Therapeutics Stock-Based Comp decreased by 13.1% to $33.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.6%, from $31.80M to $33.90M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows relatively stable performance with a 1.6% 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$29.10M$24.60M$44.70M-$21.10M$65.50M-$2.40M$64.80M-$12.40M$13.80M$21.10M$16.60M$25.60M$49.70M$41.70M$27.00M$31.80M$37.80M$39.10M$39.00M$33.90M
QoQ Change-15.5%+81.7%-147.2%+410.4%-103.7%>999%-119.1%+211.3%+52.9%-21.3%+54.2%+94.1%-16.1%-35.3%+17.8%+18.9%+3.4%-0.3%-13.1%
YoY Change+125.1%-109.8%+45.0%+41.2%-78.9%+979.2%-74.4%+306.5%+260.1%+97.6%+62.7%+24.2%-23.9%-6.2%+44.4%+6.6%
Range-$21.10M$65.50M
CAGR+3.3%
Avg YoY Growth+106.2%
Median YoY Growth+42.8%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Therapeutics's stock-based comp?
United Therapeutics (UTHR) reported stock-based comp of $33.90M in Q1 2026.
How has United Therapeutics's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
United Therapeutics's stock-based comp increased by 6.6% year-over-year, from $31.80M to $33.90M.
What is the long-term trend for United Therapeutics's stock-based comp?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), United Therapeutics's stock-based comp has grown at a 1.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $138.50M to $147.70M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.