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Expense
Morgan Stanley Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $58.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 106.1%, from $28.50M to $58.75M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Expense shows relatively stable performance with a 1.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher long-term retention costs or increased stock-based compensation, while a decrease may indicate lower incentive accruals.
Detailed definition
Represents the expense recognized for deferred compensation arrangements provided to employees, typically involving stoc...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by financial institutions as part of total compensation and benefits expenses.
Metric ID:
other_deferred_compensation_arrangement_with_individual__3bd5f6Historical Data
4 years
| FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $225.00M | $44.00M | $114.00M | $235.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -80.4% | +159.1% | +106.1% |
Range$44.00M – $235.00M
CAGR+1.5%
Avg YoY Growth+61.6%
Median YoY Growth+106.1%
Current Streak2 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's expense?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported expense of $58.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has Morgan Stanley's expense changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's expense increased by 106.1% year-over-year, from $28.50M to $58.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's expense?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's expense has grown at a 1.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $225.00M to $235.00M.
- What does expense mean?
- The cost of long-term incentive plans and deferred compensation awarded to employees.