Operating Expenses

Stock-Based Compensation (Before Tax)

Morgan Stanley Stock-Based Compensation (Before Tax) 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), Stock-Based Compensation (Before Tax) shows relatively stable performance with a -2.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
Metric ID: unp_stock_based_compensation_before_tax

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's stock-based compensation (before tax)?
Morgan Stanley (MS) reported stock-based compensation (before tax) of $481.50M in Q4 2025.
How has Morgan Stanley's stock-based compensation (before tax) changed year-over-year?
Morgan Stanley's stock-based compensation (before tax) increased by 18.7% year-over-year, from $405.50M to $481.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's stock-based compensation (before tax)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's stock-based compensation (before tax) has grown at a -2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.09B to $1.93B.