Operating

Stock-Based Comp

Veralto Stock-Based Comp increased by 23.1% to $16.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $16.00M to $16.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 29.6% 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

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$8.50M$8.50M$8.50M$11.00M$9.00M$13.00M$13.00M$20.00M$15.00M$20.00M$17.00M$13.00M$16.00M$24.00M$21.00M$13.00M$16.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+29.4%-18.2%+44.4%+0.0%+53.8%-25.0%+33.3%-15.0%-23.5%+23.1%+50.0%-12.5%-38.1%+23.1%
YoY Change+29.4%+81.8%+66.7%+53.8%+30.8%-35.0%+6.7%+20.0%+23.5%+0.0%+0.0%
Range$8.50M$24.00M
CAGR+17.1%
Avg YoY Growth+25.2%
Median YoY Growth+23.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Veralto's stock-based comp?
Veralto (VLTO) reported stock-based comp of $16.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Veralto's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
Veralto's stock-based comp decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $16.00M to $16.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Veralto's stock-based comp?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Veralto's stock-based comp has grown at a 29.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $34.00M to $74.00M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.