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Expected volatility
Zoetis Expected volatility increased by 9.0% to 28.8% in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.0%, from 26.4% to 28.8%. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryOther
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher volatility increases the fair value of options, leading to higher compensation expense.
Detailed definition
The estimated volatility of the company's stock price used in the Black-Scholes or similar valuation models to price emp...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure in the footnotes of financial statements for all public companies.
Metric ID:
other_share_based_compensation_arrangement_by_share_base_179d93Historical Data
6 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 27.6% | 28.6% | 27% | 0% | 26.4% | 28.8% |
| QoQ Change | — | +3.6% | -5.6% | -100.0% | >999% | +9.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +3.6% | -5.6% | — | -2.2% | +9.0% |
Range0% – 28.8%
CAGR+3.4%
Avg YoY Growth+1.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zoetis's expected volatility?
- Zoetis (ZTS) reported expected volatility of 28.8% in Q1 2026.
- How has Zoetis's expected volatility changed year-over-year?
- Zoetis's expected volatility increased by 9.0% year-over-year, from 26.4% to 28.8%.
- What does expected volatility mean?
- The expected fluctuation in the company's stock price used to value employee stock options.