Stock-Based Compensation for Meta (META)
Stock-Based Compensation for Meta (META): headline value $22.31B · YoY +22.4%. 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 .
META
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Latest period
$22.31B
YoY change
+22.4%
5Y CAGR
+25.6%
Peak year (2025)
$20.43B
Latest annual
$20.43B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Meta (META) from 2009 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Meta (META) from 2009 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20.43B | +22.4% | ||
| 2024 | $16.69B | +19.0% | ||
| 2023 | $14.03B | +17.0% | ||
| 2022 | $11.99B | +30.9% | ||
| 2021 | $9.16B | +40.2% | ||
| 2020 | $6.54B | +35.2% | ||
| 2019 | $4.84B | +16.5% | ||
| 2018 | $4.15B | +11.5% | ||
| 2017 | $3.72B | +15.7% | ||
| 2016 | $3.22B | +8.7% | ||
| 2015 | $2.96B | +65.7% | ||
| 2014 | $1.79B | +97.1% | ||
| 2013 | $906.00M | -42.4% | ||
| 2012 | $1.57B | +624.4% | ||
| 2011 | $217.00M | +985.0% | ||
| 2010 | $20.00M | — | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Meta'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
2025's annual stock-based compensation for Meta (META) came in at $20.43B – grew 22.4% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Meta stock-based compensation expanded at a +25.6% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
$20.43B stands as the all-time-high annual stock-based compensation, posted in 2025, against a low of $0 during 2009.
Within Communication Services, Meta (META) ranks 2nd among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $307.72M.
Meta Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Meta Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $20.43B
Meta stock-based compensation in 2025 was $20.43B, grew 22.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Meta Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $16.69B
Meta stock-based compensation in 2024 was $16.69B, grew 19.0% from 2023.
Meta Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $14.03B
Meta stock-based compensation in 2023 was $14.03B, grew 17.0% from 2022.
Meta Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $11.99B
Meta stock-based compensation in 2022 was $11.99B, surged 30.9% from 2021.
Meta Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $9.16B
Meta stock-based compensation in 2021 was $9.16B.
See more financial history for Meta (META).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Meta, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $24.95B | 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 Meta's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Meta (META) is $22.31B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Meta stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Meta (META) stock-based compensation changed +22.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Meta stock-based compensation?
Meta (META) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +25.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Meta stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Meta stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $20.43B in 2025.
What was Meta stock-based compensation in 2024?
Meta (META) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $16.69B.
What was Meta stock-based compensation in 2025?
Meta (META) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $20.43B.
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