Spotify Technology S.A annual stock-based compensation
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Spotify Technology S.A Stock-Based Compensation Growth & History (SPOT)
Spotify Technology S.A's stock-based compensation was €248.0M for fiscal 2025.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | Stock-based compensation | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025-12-31 | €248.0M | −€19.0M | −7.12% |
| 2024 | 2024-12-31 | €267.0M | −€54.0M | −16.82% |
| 2023 | 2023-12-31 | €321.0M | −€60.0M | −15.75% |
| 2022 | 2022-12-31 | €381.0M | €158.0M | +70.85% |
| 2021 | 2021-12-31 | €223.0M | €47.0M | +26.70% |
| 2020 | 2020-12-31 | €176.0M | €54.0M | +44.26% |
| 2019 | 2019-12-31 | €122.0M | €34.0M | +38.64% |
| 2018 | 2018-12-31 | €88.0M | €23.0M | +35.38% |
| 2017 | 2017-12-31 | €65.0M | €12.0M | +22.64% |
| 2016 | 2016-12-31 | €53.0M | — | — |
Spotify Technology S.A quarterly stock-based compensation
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| Fiscal quarter | Period ended | Stock-based compensation | Change | YoY change |
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| Q2 2026 | 2026-06-30 | €86.0M | €13.0M | +17.81% |
| Q1 2026 | 2026-03-31 | €56.0M | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | 2025-12-31 | €57.0M | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | 2025-09-30 | €75.0M | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | 2025-06-30 | €73.0M | — | — |
Spotify Technology S.A stock-based compensation trends
Over the last five fiscal years, Spotify Technology S.A's stock-based compensation increased from €176.0M to €248.0M, a change of €72.0M. The latest reported quarter, Q2 2026, shows €86.0M.
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What stock-based compensation means
Stock-based compensation is the expense associated with equity awards such as restricted stock and employee options. It is a non-cash expense when recognized, but it can dilute existing shareholders unless offset by share repurchases.
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SEC-reported stock-based compensation
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