SPT (Sprout Social) Stock Based Compensation: $77.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SPT Sprout Social Inc SPT
67 GF Score
Price $8.08
GF Value $36.51
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sprout Social Stock Based Compensation?

Sprout Social SPT +1.25% 67 Stock Based Compensation is $77.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SPT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Sprout Social's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.1 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $77.1 Mil.

Sprout Social Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Sprout Social Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sprout Social's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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Sprout Social Stock Based Compensation Chart

Sprout Social Annual Data
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Stock Based Compensation
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Sprout Social Quarterly Data
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Sprout Social Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $77.1 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $77.1 Mil mean?
Sprout Social (SPT) has a Stock Based Compensation of $77.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Sprout Social and its competitors.
Is Sprout Social's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Sprout Social's current Stock Based Compensation is $77.1 Mil. Overall, Sprout Social has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprout Social's Stock Based Compensation compare to BLND and MFI?
Sprout Social's Stock Based Compensation of $77.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Software company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Software industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Sprout Social and its competitors. Sprout Social's current Stock Based Compensation is $77.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprout Social stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social (SPT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.51, compared to a current price of $8.08 — trading 77.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $77.1 Mil. Sprout Social's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sprout Social (SPT), the current Stock Based Compensation is $77.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Sprout Social (SPT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.08 is trading 77.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.51. GuruFocus considers Sprout Social to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SPT:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $77.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $36.51 vs. price of $8.08 (77.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sprout Social Business Description

Other Exchanges SPJ:Germany
Address 131 South Dearborn Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
Sprout Social Inc develops a cloud software that brings together social messaging, data and workflows in a unified system of record, intelligence, and action. It has a centralized, secure and powerful platform that can scale horizontally across an organization to drive maximum business value. The firm generates majority revenue from software subscriptions. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, of which it derives maximum revenue from Americas.
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