Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Morgan Stanley Stock-Based Comp remained flat by 0.0% to $481.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.7%, from $405.50M to $481.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows relatively stable performance with a -2.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher levels suggest significant use of equity as compensation, which may dilute existing shareholders but aligns employee interests with long-term performance.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees and management. It reflects...
Peer comparison
Standard metric across all public companies; high levels are common in growth-oriented or tech-heavy industries.
Metric ID:
operating_allocated_share_based_compensation_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.09B | $1.88B | $1.71B | $1.62B | $1.93B |
| YoY Change | — | -10.1% | -8.9% | -5.1% | +18.7% |
Range$1.62B – $2.09B
CAGR-2.0%
Avg YoY Growth-1.3%
Median YoY Growth-7.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's stock-based comp?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported stock-based comp of $481.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has Morgan Stanley's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's stock-based comp increased by 18.7% year-over-year, from $405.50M to $481.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's stock-based comp has grown at a -2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.09B to $1.93B.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of stock-based awards granted to employees.