Operating Expenses

Stock-based compensation expense

This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 15, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate significant use of equity for compensation, which can lead to shareholder dilution over time.

Detailed definition

This represents the expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees, such as stock options or restricted...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense for most public companies, particularly in competitive talent markets.

Metric ID: ms_stock_based_compensation

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$84.70M
Range$0.00$84.70M

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '26
Reportable Segment$84.70M
Total$84.70M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is York Space Systems 's stock-based compensation expense?
York Space Systems (YSS) reported stock-based compensation expense of $84.70M in Q1 2026.
What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.