The stock-based compensation costs that have been charged against income were as follows (in thousands):


	13-Weeks Ended
	May 4, 2024		April 29, 2023
Stock-based compensation expense by type:
Stock options	$	—	$	220
Restricted stock units	2,320		1,653
Employee stock purchases	134		106
Director deferred compensation	27		26
Total stock-based compensation expense	2,481		2,005
Income tax benefit recognized	572		454
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income tax	$	1,909	$	1,551

Expense for restricted stock units is shown net of forfeitures, which were immaterial for the 13-weeks ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023.


	13-Weeks Ended
	May 4, 2024	April 29, 2023
Stock options	—	8,188
Restricted stock unit awards	59,841	78,515
Performance-based restricted stock unit awards	33,211	39,567
Deferred stock units	359	450

At May 4, 2024, the total compensation cost not yet recognized related to unvested restricted stock unit awards was $10.4 million and the weighted-average period over which such awards are expected to be recognized was 1.3 years. There were no unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock options at May 4, 2024.

Details of stock options granted, exercise price per share and the weighted-average grant date fair value were as follows:


	13-Weeks Ended
	May 4, 2024		April 29, 2023
Total stock options granted	—		8,188
Exercise price	$	—	$	58.38
Fair value of stock options	$	—	$	26.87

Under the Hibbett, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Equity Plan, 12,689 shares of our common stock were subject to awards granted during the 13-weeks ended May 4, 2024 and 10,469 shares of our common stock were awarded during the 13-weeks ended April 29, 2023.

The number of shares purchased, the average price per share and the weighted-average grant date fair value of shares purchased through our employee stock purchase plan were as follows:


	13-Weeks Ended
	May 4, 2024		April 29, 2023
Shares purchased	7,170		7,026
Average price per share	$	61.22	$	50.13
Weighted-average fair value at grant date	$	18.90	$	17.60