Stock-Based Compensation for Apple (AAPL)
Stock-Based Compensation for Apple (AAPL): headline value $13.47B · YoY +10.1%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$13.47B
YoY change
+10.1%
5Y CAGR
+13.5%
Peak year (2025)
$12.86B
Latest annual
$12.86B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Apple (AAPL) from 1989 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Apple (AAPL) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12.86B | +10.1% | ||
| 2024 | $11.69B | +7.9% | ||
| 2023 | $10.83B | +19.9% | ||
| 2022 | $9.04B | +14.3% | ||
| 2021 | $7.91B | +15.8% | ||
| 2020 | $6.83B | +12.5% | ||
| 2019 | $6.07B | +13.6% | ||
| 2018 | $5.34B | +10.3% | ||
| 2017 | $4.84B | +15.0% | ||
| 2016 | $4.21B | +17.4% | ||
| 2015 | $3.59B | +25.3% | ||
| 2014 | $2.86B | +27.1% | ||
| 2013 | $2.25B | +29.5% | ||
| 2012 | $1.74B | +49.0% | ||
| 2011 | $1.17B | +32.9% | ||
| 2010 | $879.00M | +23.8% | ||
| 2009 | $710.00M | +37.6% | ||
| 2008 | $516.00M | +113.2% | ||
| 2007 | $242.00M | +48.5% | ||
| 2006 | $163.00M | +232.7% | ||
| 2005 | $49.00M | +6.5% | ||
| 2004 | $46.00M | +187.5% | ||
| 2003 | $16.00M | +220.0% | ||
| 2002 | $5.00M | +150.0% | ||
| 2001 | $2.00M | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | ||
| 1989 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Apple's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Apple (AAPL) reported stock-based compensation of $12.86B – grew 10.1% year-over-year.
Apple stock-based compensation compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +13.5%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Across the available history, stock-based compensation reached its high of $12.86B in 2025 and its low of $0 in 1989.
Within Technology, Apple (AAPL) ranks 1st among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $3.16B.
Apple Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Apple Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $12.86B
Apple stock-based compensation in 2025 was $12.86B, grew 10.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Apple Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $11.69B
Apple stock-based compensation in 2024 was $11.69B, grew 7.9% from 2023.
Apple Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $10.83B
Apple stock-based compensation in 2023 was $10.83B, grew 19.9% from 2022.
Apple Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $9.04B
Apple stock-based compensation in 2022 was $9.04B, grew 14.3% from 2021.
Apple Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $7.91B
Apple stock-based compensation in 2021 was $7.91B.
See more financial history for Apple (AAPL).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Apple, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Oracle Corporation (ORCL) | $4.67B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Apple's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Apple (AAPL) is $13.47B (period ending March 28, 2026).
How has Apple stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Apple (AAPL) stock-based compensation changed +10.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Apple stock-based compensation?
Apple (AAPL) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +13.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Apple stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Apple stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $12.86B in 2025.
What was Apple stock-based compensation in 2024?
Apple (AAPL) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $11.69B.
What was Apple stock-based compensation in 2025?
Apple (AAPL) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $12.86B.
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