Equity
Share-Based Payment - Unrecognized Cost of Nonvested Awards
Morgan Stanley Share-Based Payment - Unrecognized Cost of Nonvested Awards increased by 12.6% to $876.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Share-Based Payment - Unrecognized Cost of Nonvested Awards shows relatively stable performance with a 0.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher future non-cash compensation expenses, which may impact future operating margins.
Detailed definition
This represents the total compensation expense for stock-based awards that has been granted but not yet recognized in th...
Peer comparison
Common in large-cap companies that utilize equity-based compensation to align employee and shareholder interests.
Metric ID:
share_based_payment_unrecognized_costHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $864.00M | $778.00M | $876.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -10.0% | +12.6% |
| YoY Change | — | -10.0% | +12.6% |
Range$778.00M – $876.00M
Avg YoY Growth+1.3%
Median YoY Growth+1.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's share-based payment - unrecognized cost of nonvested awards?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported share-based payment - unrecognized cost of nonvested awards of $876.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's share-based payment - unrecognized cost of nonvested awards?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's share-based payment - unrecognized cost of nonvested awards has grown at a 0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $864.00M to $876.00M.
- What does share-based payment - unrecognized cost of nonvested awards mean?
- The amount of future compensation expense for stock awards that have been granted but not yet earned by employees.