Stock-Based Compensation for Amazon (AMZN)
Stock-Based Compensation for Amazon (AMZN): headline value $19.81B · YoY -11.6%. 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
$19.81B
YoY change
-11.6%
5Y CAGR
+16.2%
Peak year (2023)
$24.02B
Latest annual
$19.47B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Amazon (AMZN) from 1996 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Amazon (AMZN) from 1996 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19.47B | -11.6% | ||
| 2024 | $22.01B | -8.4% | ||
| 2023 | $24.02B | +22.4% | ||
| 2022 | $19.62B | +53.8% | ||
| 2021 | $12.76B | +38.5% | ||
| 2020 | $9.21B | +34.1% | ||
| 2019 | $6.86B | +26.7% | ||
| 2018 | $5.42B | +28.5% | ||
| 2017 | $4.21B | +41.7% | ||
| 2016 | $2.98B | +40.4% | ||
| 2015 | $2.12B | +41.5% | ||
| 2014 | $1.50B | +32.0% | ||
| 2013 | $1.13B | +36.1% | ||
| 2012 | $833.00M | +49.6% | ||
| 2011 | $557.00M | +31.4% | ||
| 2010 | $424.00M | +24.3% | ||
| 2009 | $341.00M | +24.0% | ||
| 2008 | $275.00M | +48.6% | ||
| 2007 | $185.00M | +83.2% | ||
| 2006 | $101.00M | +16.1% | ||
| 2005 | $87.00M | +50.0% | ||
| 2004 | $58.00M | -34.1% | ||
| 2003 | $88.00M | +27.7% | ||
| 2002 | $68.93M | +1386.5% | ||
| 2001 | $4.64M | -81.3% | ||
| 2000 | $24.80M | -19.0% | ||
| 1999 | $30.62M | +1183.2% | ||
| 1998 | $2.39M | +76.2% | ||
| 1997 | $1.35M | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Amazon'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
Amazon (AMZN) most recent annual stock-based compensation stands at $19.47B (2025) – declined 11.6% year-over-year.
Amazon stock-based compensation compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +16.2%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Across the available history, stock-based compensation reached its high of $24.02B in 2023 and its low of $0 in 1996.
Amazon (AMZN) sits 1st of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $384.50M.
Amazon Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Amazon Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $19.47B
Amazon stock-based compensation in 2025 was $19.47B, declined 11.6% below 2024.
Amazon Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $22.01B
Amazon stock-based compensation in 2024 was $22.01B, declined 8.4% below 2023.
Amazon Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $24.02B
Amazon stock-based compensation in 2023 was $24.02B, grew 22.4% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Amazon Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $19.62B
Amazon stock-based compensation in 2022 was $19.62B, surged 53.8% from 2021.
Amazon Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $12.76B
Amazon stock-based compensation in 2021 was $12.76B.
See more financial history for Amazon (AMZN).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Amazon, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $7.94B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $2.83B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $617.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $522.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) | $247.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Amazon's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Amazon (AMZN) is $19.81B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Amazon stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Amazon (AMZN) stock-based compensation changed -11.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Amazon stock-based compensation?
Amazon (AMZN) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +16.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Amazon stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Amazon stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $24.02B in 2023.
What was Amazon stock-based compensation in 2024?
Amazon (AMZN) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $22.01B.
What was Amazon stock-based compensation in 2025?
Amazon (AMZN) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $19.47B.
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