Business Segments — Total stock-based compensation expense
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Business Segments — Total stock-based compensation expense 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 3 years (FY 2023 to FY 2026), Business Segments — Total stock-based compensation expense shows a downward trend with a -16.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
High levels may indicate aggressive talent retention strategies but also increase shareholder dilution.
Detailed definition
This represents the total non-cash expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees and executives. It is...
Peer comparison
Widely monitored in the technology sector to normalize earnings and assess compensation practices.
zm_segment_reportable_segment_total_stock_based_compensation_expenseHistorical Data
| 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 | $321.44M | $321.44M | $321.44M | $321.44M | $264.29M | $264.29M | $264.29M | $264.29M | $229.43M | $237.95M | $241.00M | $222.94M | $201.57M | $188.70M | $185.28M | $185.23M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -17.8% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -13.2% | +3.7% | +1.3% | -7.5% | -9.6% | -6.4% | -1.8% | -0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -17.8% | -17.8% | -17.8% | -17.8% | -13.2% | -10.0% | -8.8% | -15.6% | -12.1% | -20.7% | -23.1% | -16.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s business segments — total stock-based compensation expense?
- Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) reported business segments — total stock-based compensation expense of $185.23M in Q4 2025.
- How has Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s business segments — total stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
- Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s business segments — total stock-based compensation expense 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 business segments — total stock-based compensation expense?
- Over 3 years (2023 to 2026), Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s business segments — total stock-based compensation expense has grown at a -16.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.29B to $760.78M.
- What does business segments — total stock-based compensation expense mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees and executives with company stock.