Discontinued — last reported Q2 '24
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards
MSCI Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards increased by 10.5% to $115.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.5%, from $104.50M to $115.50M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards shows an upward trend with a 21.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increasing balance suggests higher future non-cash compensation expenses, potentially impacting future earnings, while a decreasing balance indicates a reduction in future stock-based compensation drag.
Detailed definition
This figure represents the total unrecognized compensation expense for equity-based awards granted to employees that hav...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for all public companies using equity-based compensation; comparable across the asset management sector.
other_employee_service_share_based_compensation_nonveste_67563fHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $52.30M | $59.80M | $91.70M | $104.50M | $115.50M |
| QoQ Change | — | +14.3% | +53.3% | +14.0% | +10.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +14.3% | +53.3% | +14.0% | +10.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MSCI's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards?
- MSCI (MSCI) reported unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards of $115.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has MSCI's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards changed year-over-year?
- MSCI's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards increased by 10.5% year-over-year, from $104.50M to $115.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for MSCI's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), MSCI's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards has grown at a 21.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43.90M to $115.50M.
- What does unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards mean?
- The total future expense for employee stock awards that have been granted but not yet fully earned.