Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Stock-Based Comp decreased by 0.0% to $185.23M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 16.9%, from $222.94M to $185.23M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 12.4% 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_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q1 '21 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $98.97M | $102.14M | $114.80M | $161.38M | $209.36M | $255.52M | $302.82M | $518.06M | $282.35M | $261.51M | $258.93M | $254.37M | $229.43M | $237.95M | $241.00M | $222.94M | $201.57M | $188.70M | $185.28M | $185.23M |
| QoQ Change | — | +3.2% | +12.4% | +40.6% | +29.7% | +22.0% | +18.5% | +71.1% | -45.5% | -7.4% | -1.0% | -1.8% | -9.8% | +3.7% | +1.3% | -7.5% | -9.6% | -6.4% | -1.8% | -0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +111.5% | +150.2% | +163.8% | +221.0% | +34.9% | +2.3% | -14.5% | -50.9% | -18.7% | -9.0% | -6.9% | -12.4% | -12.1% | -20.7% | -23.1% | -16.9% |
Range$98.97M – $518.06M
CAGR+14.1%
Avg YoY Growth+31.2%
Median YoY Growth-10.6%
Current Streak5 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) reported stock-based comp of $185.23M in Q4 2025.
- How has Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s stock-based comp decreased by 16.9% year-over-year, from $222.94M to $185.23M.
- What is the long-term trend for Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s stock-based comp has grown at a 12.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $477.29M to $760.78M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.