Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) Stock Based Compensation: CHF243 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:SPOT Spotify Technology SA XSWX:SPOT
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Price CHF382.50
GF Value CHF395.49
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What is Spotify Technology Stock Based Compensation?

Spotify Technology XSWX:SPOT 77 Stock Based Compensation is CHF243 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SPOT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF395.49. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Spotify Technology's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF51 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF243 Mil.

Spotify Technology Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Spotify Technology Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Spotify Technology Stock Based Compensation Chart

Spotify Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Spotify Technology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Spotify Technology 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 CHF243 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of CHF243 Mil mean?
Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) has a Stock Based Compensation of CHF243 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Spotify Technology and its competitors.
Is Spotify Technology's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Spotify Technology's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF243 Mil. Overall, Spotify Technology has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spotify Technology's Stock Based Compensation compare to NBIS and BIDU?
Spotify Technology's Stock Based Compensation of CHF243 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Interactive Media 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 Spotify Technology and its competitors. Spotify Technology's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF243 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spotify Technology stock overvalued right now?
Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) has a current Stock Based Compensation of CHF243 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF395.49, compared to a current price of CHF382.50 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is CHF243 Mil. Spotify Technology's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT), the current Stock Based Compensation is CHF243 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 Spotify Technology (XSWX:SPOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spotify Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF382.50 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF395.49.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SPOT:

  • Stock Based Compensation: CHF243 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF395.49 vs. price of CHF382.50 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Spotify Technology Business Description

Address Regeringsgatan 19, Stockholm, SWE, 111 53
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service, with over 750 million monthly active users and nearly 300 million paying subscribers, with the latter constituting the firm's premium segment. Most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a music library that includes most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also offers access to audiobooks and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog, but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
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