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Distributed under benefit plans
Morgan Stanley Distributed under benefit plans decreased by 21.7% to 18M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 21.7%, from 23M to 18M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase signals higher reliance on equity-based compensation, which may lead to earnings per share dilution.
Detailed definition
The number of shares issued during the reporting period specifically related to share-based compensation plans. This tra...
Peer comparison
Standard across large-cap firms; peers with higher talent competition often show higher issuance levels.
Metric ID:
other_stock_issued_during_period_shares_share_based_comp_488730Historical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 27M | 27M | 23M | 23M | 18M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | -14.8% | +0.0% | -21.7% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | -14.8% | +0.0% | -21.7% |
Range18M – 27M
CAGR-33.3%
Avg YoY Growth-9.1%
Median YoY Growth-7.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's distributed under benefit plans?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported distributed under benefit plans of 18M in Q4 2025.
- How has Morgan Stanley's distributed under benefit plans changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's distributed under benefit plans decreased by 21.7% year-over-year, from 23M to 18M.
- What does distributed under benefit plans mean?
- The number of shares issued to employees as part of their compensation packages.