Stock-Based Compensation for Alphabet (GOOGL)
Stock-Based Compensation for Alphabet (GOOGL): headline value $24.95B · YoY +9.5%. 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
$24.95B
YoY change
+9.5%
5Y CAGR
+13.9%
Peak year (2025)
$24.95B
Latest annual
$24.95B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Alphabet (GOOGL) from 2001 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Alphabet (GOOGL) from 2001 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24.95B | +9.5% | ||
| 2024 | $22.79B | +1.4% | ||
| 2023 | $22.46B | +16.0% | ||
| 2022 | $19.36B | +25.9% | ||
| 2021 | $15.38B | +18.4% | ||
| 2020 | $12.99B | +20.4% | ||
| 2019 | $10.79B | +15.4% | ||
| 2018 | $9.35B | +21.8% | ||
| 2017 | $7.68B | +14.6% | ||
| 2016 | $6.70B | +28.8% | ||
| 2015 | $5.20B | +21.6% | ||
| 2014 | $4.28B | +28.0% | ||
| 2013 | $3.34B | +24.2% | ||
| 2012 | $2.69B | +36.4% | ||
| 2011 | $1.97B | +43.5% | ||
| 2010 | $1.38B | +18.2% | ||
| 2009 | $1.16B | +4.0% | ||
| 2008 | $1.12B | +28.9% | ||
| 2007 | $868.65M | +89.6% | ||
| 2006 | $458.10M | +128.2% | ||
| 2005 | $200.71M | -28.0% | ||
| 2004 | $278.75M | +21.5% | ||
| 2003 | $229.36M | +960.1% | ||
| 2002 | $21.64M | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Alphabet'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
The 2025 reading of Alphabet (GOOGL) stock-based compensation is $24.95B – grew 9.5% year-over-year.
Alphabet stock-based compensation has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +13.9% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
$24.95B stands as the all-time-high annual stock-based compensation, posted in 2025, against a low of $0 during 2001.
Alphabet (GOOGL) sits 1st of 8 Communication Services peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $307.72M.
Alphabet Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Alphabet Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $24.95B
Alphabet stock-based compensation in 2025 was $24.95B, grew 9.5% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Alphabet Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $22.79B
Alphabet stock-based compensation in 2024 was $22.79B, edged up 1.4% from 2023.
Alphabet Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $22.46B
Alphabet stock-based compensation in 2023 was $22.46B, grew 16.0% from 2022.
Alphabet Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $19.36B
Alphabet stock-based compensation in 2022 was $19.36B, grew 25.9% from 2021.
Alphabet Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $15.38B
Alphabet stock-based compensation in 2021 was $15.38B.
See more financial history for Alphabet (GOOGL).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Alphabet, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $20.43B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $1.36B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $829.00M | Communication Services |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $368.45M | Communication Services |
| Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) | $247.00M | Communication Services |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $0 | Communication Services |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $0 | Communication Services |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $0 | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alphabet's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Alphabet (GOOGL) is $24.95B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Alphabet stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Alphabet (GOOGL) stock-based compensation changed +9.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Alphabet stock-based compensation?
Alphabet (GOOGL) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +13.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Alphabet stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Alphabet stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $24.95B in 2025.
What was Alphabet stock-based compensation in 2024?
Alphabet (GOOGL) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $22.79B.
What was Alphabet stock-based compensation in 2025?
Alphabet (GOOGL) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $24.95B.
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