Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19

Operating Expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

Williams Companies Stock-based compensation expense increased by 10.5% to $21.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $21.00M to $21.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Stock-based compensation expense shows an upward trend with a 16.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2019

How to read this metric

Rising levels may signal aggressive talent acquisition or retention efforts, but can also indicate potential future dilution for shareholders.

Detailed definition

The total expense recognized in the income statement related to equity-based awards granted to employees and directors....

Peer comparison

Highly prevalent in the software and technology sectors as a primary tool for competitive compensation.

Metric ID: is_ms_stock_based_compensation

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q2 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$19.00M$21.00M$15.00M$22.00M$15.00M$17.00M$23.00M$19.00M$18.00M$24.00M$24.00M$21.00M$30.00M$30.00M$19.00M$21.00M
QoQ Change+10.5%-28.6%+46.7%-31.8%+13.3%+35.3%-17.4%-5.3%+33.3%+0.0%-12.5%+42.9%+0.0%-36.7%+10.5%
YoY Change-21.1%-19.0%+53.3%-13.6%+20.0%+41.2%+4.3%+10.5%+66.7%+25.0%-20.8%+0.0%
Range$15.00M$30.00M
CAGR+2.7%
Avg YoY Growth+12.2%
Median YoY Growth+7.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Companies's stock-based compensation expense?
Williams Companies (WMB) reported stock-based compensation expense of $21.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Williams Companies's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
Williams Companies's stock-based compensation expense decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $21.00M to $21.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Williams Companies's stock-based compensation expense?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), Williams Companies's stock-based compensation expense has grown at a 16.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $73.00M to $99.00M.
What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.