Stock-Based Compensation for MSCI (MSCI)
Stock-Based Compensation for MSCI (MSCI): headline value $119.04M · YoY +17.0%. 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 .

MSCI
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Latest period
$119.04M
YoY change
+17.0%
5Y CAGR
+16.9%
Peak year (2025)
$111.34M
Latest annual
$111.34M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for MSCI (MSCI) from 2004 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for MSCI (MSCI) from 2004 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111.34M | +17.0% | ||
| 2024 | $95.20M | +32.9% | ||
| 2023 | $71.65M | +23.3% | ||
| 2022 | $58.09M | +5.8% | ||
| 2021 | $54.92M | +7.5% | ||
| 2020 | $51.09M | +24.0% | ||
| 2019 | $41.20M | +5.9% | ||
| 2018 | $38.90M | +6.3% | ||
| 2017 | $36.58M | +14.3% | ||
| 2016 | $32.00M | +12.1% | ||
| 2015 | $28.56M | +7.4% | ||
| 2014 | $26.59M | +6.3% | ||
| 2013 | $25.00M | -1.3% | ||
| 2012 | $25.32M | -20.2% | ||
| 2011 | $31.72M | -1.7% | ||
| 2010 | $32.28M | -8.2% | ||
| 2009 | $35.16M | +15.9% | ||
| 2008 | $30.34M | +2834.0% | ||
| 2007 | $1.03M | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from MSCI'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 MSCI (MSCI) stock-based compensation is $111.34M – grew 17.0% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), MSCI stock-based compensation produced a CAGR of +16.9% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2025 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $111.34M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 2004.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, MSCI (MSCI) ranks 6th; the peer median for stock-based compensation is $747.00M.
MSCI Stock-Based Compensation by Year
MSCI Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $111.34M
MSCI stock-based compensation in 2025 was $111.34M, grew 17.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
MSCI Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $95.20M
MSCI stock-based compensation in 2024 was $95.20M, surged 32.9% from 2023.
MSCI Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $71.65M
MSCI stock-based compensation in 2023 was $71.65M, grew 23.3% from 2022.
MSCI Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $58.09M
MSCI stock-based compensation in 2022 was $58.09M, grew 5.8% from 2021.
MSCI Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $54.92M
MSCI stock-based compensation in 2021 was $54.92M.
See more financial history for MSCI (MSCI).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as MSCI, 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 |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $1.93B | 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is MSCI's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for MSCI (MSCI) is $119.04M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has MSCI stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
MSCI (MSCI) stock-based compensation changed +17.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of MSCI stock-based compensation?
MSCI (MSCI) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +16.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did MSCI stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
MSCI stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $111.34M in 2025.
What was MSCI stock-based compensation in 2024?
MSCI (MSCI) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $95.20M.
What was MSCI stock-based compensation in 2025?
MSCI (MSCI) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $111.34M.
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