Stock-Based Compensation for Adobe (ADBE)
Stock-Based Compensation for Adobe (ADBE): headline value $1.98B · YoY +3.2%. 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
$1.98B
YoY change
+3.2%
5Y CAGR
+16.4%
Peak year (2025)
$1.94B
Latest annual
$1.94B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Adobe (ADBE) from 1989 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Adobe (ADBE) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.94B | +3.2% | ||
| 2024 | $1.88B | +9.5% | ||
| 2023 | $1.72B | +19.3% | ||
| 2022 | $1.44B | +34.7% | ||
| 2021 | $1.07B | +17.6% | ||
| 2020 | $909.00M | +15.4% | ||
| 2019 | $787.71M | +30.5% | ||
| 2018 | $603.47M | +33.7% | ||
| 2017 | $451.45M | +29.0% | ||
| 2016 | $349.91M | +4.2% | ||
| 2015 | $335.84M | +0.6% | ||
| 2014 | $333.69M | +6.4% | ||
| 2013 | $313.66M | +5.1% | ||
| 2012 | $298.50M | +4.3% | ||
| 2011 | $286.10M | +23.8% | ||
| 2010 | $231.09M | +37.9% | ||
| 2009 | $167.58M | -2.8% | ||
| 2008 | $172.47M | +15.0% | ||
| 2007 | $149.99M | -12.0% | ||
| 2006 | $170.53M | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2004 | $340,000 | -88.0% | ||
| 2003 | $2.83M | -58.4% | ||
| 2002 | $6.79M | -58.9% | ||
| 2001 | $16.50M | 0.0% | ||
| 2000 | $16.50M | +213.0% | ||
| 1999 | $5.27M | — | ||
| 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 Adobe'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
Adobe (ADBE) most recent annual stock-based compensation stands at $1.94B (2025) – edged up 3.2% year-over-year.
Adobe stock-based compensation has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +16.4% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
The dataset's maximum stock-based compensation sits at $1.94B (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1989.
Among 8 Technology peers, Adobe (ADBE) ranks 5th; the peer median for stock-based compensation is $4.01B.
Adobe Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Adobe Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $1.94B
Adobe stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.94B, edged up 3.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Adobe Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $1.88B
Adobe stock-based compensation in 2024 was $1.88B, grew 9.5% from 2023.
Adobe Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $1.72B
Adobe stock-based compensation in 2023 was $1.72B, grew 19.3% from 2022.
Adobe Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $1.44B
Adobe stock-based compensation in 2022 was $1.44B, surged 34.7% from 2021.
Adobe Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $1.07B
Adobe stock-based compensation in 2021 was $1.07B.
See more financial history for Adobe (ADBE).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Adobe, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | 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 Adobe's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Adobe (ADBE) is $1.98B (period ending February 27, 2026).
How has Adobe stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Adobe (ADBE) stock-based compensation changed +3.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Adobe stock-based compensation?
Adobe (ADBE) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +16.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Adobe stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Adobe stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $1.94B in 2025.
What was Adobe stock-based compensation in 2024?
Adobe (ADBE) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $1.88B.
What was Adobe stock-based compensation in 2025?
Adobe (ADBE) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.94B.
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