Stock-Based Compensation for Morgan Stanley (MS)
Stock-Based Compensation for Morgan Stanley (MS): headline value $1.93B · YoY +18.7%. 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
$1.93B
YoY change
+18.7%
5Y CAGR
+8.0%
Peak year (2021)
$2.08B
Latest annual
$1.93B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Morgan Stanley (MS) from 1989 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Morgan Stanley (MS) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.93B | +18.7% | ||
| 2024 | $1.62B | -5.1% | ||
| 2023 | $1.71B | -8.9% | ||
| 2022 | $1.88B | -10.1% | ||
| 2021 | $2.08B | +58.9% | ||
| 2020 | $1.31B | +13.8% | ||
| 2019 | $1.15B | +25.3% | ||
| 2018 | $920.00M | -10.3% | ||
| 2017 | $1.03B | -9.7% | ||
| 2016 | $1.14B | +2.9% | ||
| 2015 | $1.10B | -12.4% | ||
| 2014 | $1.26B | +6.8% | ||
| 2013 | $1.18B | +32.4% | ||
| 2012 | $891.00M | -31.5% | ||
| 2011 | $1.30B | +3.2% | ||
| 2010 | $1.26B | -0.4% | ||
| 2009 | $1.26B | -32.6% | ||
| 2008 | $1.88B | -3.2% | ||
| 2007 | $1.94B | -0.7% | ||
| 2006 | $1.96B | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 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 Morgan Stanley'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, Morgan Stanley (MS) reported stock-based compensation of $1.93B – grew 18.7% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation produced a CAGR of +8.0% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2021 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $2.08B, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1989.
Within Financial Services, Morgan Stanley (MS) ranks 3rd among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $298.50M.
Morgan Stanley Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Morgan Stanley Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $1.93B
Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.93B, grew 18.7% from 2024.
Morgan Stanley Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $1.62B
Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation in 2024 was $1.62B, declined 5.1% below 2023.
Morgan Stanley Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $1.71B
Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation in 2023 was $1.71B, declined 8.9% below 2022.
Morgan Stanley Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $1.88B
Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation in 2022 was $1.88B, declined 10.1% below 2021.
Morgan Stanley Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $2.08B
Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation in 2021 was $2.08B.
See more financial history for Morgan Stanley (MS).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Morgan Stanley, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $4.00B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $3.44B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $897.00M | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $597.00M | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $0 | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $0 | Financial Services |
| Citigroup Inc. (C) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Morgan Stanley's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Morgan Stanley (MS) is $1.93B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Morgan Stanley (MS) stock-based compensation changed +18.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation?
Morgan Stanley (MS) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +8.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $2.08B in 2021.
What was Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation in 2024?
Morgan Stanley (MS) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $1.62B.
What was Morgan Stanley stock-based compensation in 2025?
Morgan Stanley (MS) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.93B.
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