Operating Expenses
Share-Based Compensation (Operating)
Morgan Stanley Share-Based Compensation (Operating) 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), Share-Based Compensation (Operating) shows relatively stable performance with a -2.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal higher investment in talent retention, while a decrease could indicate reduced reliance on equity incentives.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees, excluding costs directly tied...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as a non-GAAP adjustment or within operating expenses across most public companies.
Metric ID:
ibm_share_based_compensation_operatingHistorical 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 share-based compensation (operating)?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported share-based compensation (operating) of $481.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has Morgan Stanley's share-based compensation (operating) changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's share-based compensation (operating) increased by 18.7% year-over-year, from $405.50M to $481.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's share-based compensation (operating)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's share-based compensation (operating) has grown at a -2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.09B to $1.93B.
- What does share-based compensation (operating) mean?
- The recurring operating expense associated with equity-based compensation for employees.