Stock-based compensation expense
W.P. Carey Inc. Stock-based compensation expense decreased by 14.0% to $7.44M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.7%, from $9.15M to $7.44M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-based compensation expense shows an upward trend with a 12.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
High levels relative to revenue may indicate aggressive compensation packages or dilution risk for shareholders.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash expense associated with equity-based awards granted to employees and management. It is a cr...
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other_allocated_stock_based_compensation_expense_excludi_b3fde9Historical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $9.05M | $4.36M | $6.09M | $7.83M | $9.76M | $5.51M | $9.74M | $7.77M | $9.00M | $9.05M | $8.69M | $8.86M | $8.90M | $13.47M | $9.67M | $9.15M | $10.94M | $11.15M | $8.65M | $7.44M |
| QoQ Change | — | -51.8% | +39.7% | +28.6% | +24.6% | -43.5% | +76.7% | -20.3% | +15.8% | +0.6% | -3.9% | +1.9% | +0.5% | +51.3% | -28.2% | -5.4% | +19.6% | +1.9% | -22.4% | -14.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +7.8% | +26.4% | +59.9% | -0.9% | -7.8% | +64.2% | -10.7% | +14.0% | -1.0% | +48.8% | +11.2% | +3.3% | +22.9% | -17.2% | -10.5% | -18.7% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $7.83M | $9.76M | $5.51M | $9.74M | $7.77M | $9.00M | $9.05M | $8.69M |
| Total | $7.83M | $9.76M | $5.51M | $9.74M | $7.77M | $9.00M | $9.05M | $8.69M |
Real Estate was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.P. Carey Inc.'s stock-based compensation expense?
- W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) reported stock-based compensation expense of $7.44M in Q1 2026.
- How has W.P. Carey Inc.'s stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
- W.P. Carey Inc.'s stock-based compensation expense decreased by 18.7% year-over-year, from $9.15M to $7.44M.
- What is the long-term trend for W.P. Carey Inc.'s stock-based compensation expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), W.P. Carey Inc.'s stock-based compensation expense has grown at a 12.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24.88M to $39.89M.
- What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
- The cost of paying employees and executives with company stock.