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Compensation and benefits
Morgan Stanley Compensation and benefits increased by 1.2% to $2.60B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows relatively stable performance with a 1.5% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often correlates with higher stock-based compensation or pension accruals, while a decrease reflects the realization of these tax benefits.
Detailed definition
This represents the deferred tax asset created by timing differences between the recognition of compensation and benefit...
Peer comparison
Standard across most large corporations, though sensitive to the mix of cash vs. equity-based compensation.
Metric ID:
other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_deferred_expense_compensat_cd49bfHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.49B | $2.64B | $2.57B | $2.60B |
| QoQ Change | — | +6.0% | -2.7% | +1.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +6.0% | -2.7% | +1.2% |
Range$2.49B – $2.64B
Avg YoY Growth+1.5%
Median YoY Growth+1.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's compensation and benefits?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported compensation and benefits of $2.60B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's compensation and benefits?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's compensation and benefits has grown at a 1.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.49B to $2.60B.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The tax savings expected from future deductions related to employee compensation and benefits.