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Retirement eligible awards
Morgan Stanley Retirement eligible awards remained flat by 0.0% to $100.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 39.7%, from $71.75M to $100.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Retirement eligible awards shows an upward trend with a 12.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher levels suggest a larger portion of the workforce is nearing retirement, which may lead to accelerated expense recognition and future cash outflows.
Detailed definition
This metric specifically identifies the portion of deferred compensation awards granted to employees who are retirement-...
Peer comparison
Comparable to retirement-related deferred compensation liabilities at other global banks.
Metric ID:
other_deferred_compensation_arrangement_with_individual__af9954Historical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $253.00M | $264.00M | $259.00M | $287.00M | $401.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +4.3% | -1.9% | +10.8% | +39.7% |
Range$253.00M – $401.00M
CAGR+12.2%
Avg YoY Growth+13.2%
Median YoY Growth+7.6%
Current Streak2 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's retirement eligible awards?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported retirement eligible awards of $100.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has Morgan Stanley's retirement eligible awards changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's retirement eligible awards increased by 39.7% year-over-year, from $71.75M to $100.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's retirement eligible awards?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's retirement eligible awards has grown at a 12.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $253.00M to $401.00M.
- What does retirement eligible awards mean?
- The value of deferred compensation awards granted to employees who meet retirement eligibility criteria.