Stock-Based Compensation for Microsoft (MSFT)
Stock-Based Compensation for Microsoft (MSFT): headline value $12.36B · 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
$12.36B
YoY change
+11.6%
5Y CAGR
+17.8%
Peak year (2025)
$11.97B
Latest annual
$11.97B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Microsoft (MSFT) from 1989 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Microsoft (MSFT) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11.97B | +11.6% | ||
| 2024 | $10.73B | +11.7% | ||
| 2023 | $9.61B | +28.1% | ||
| 2022 | $7.50B | +22.6% | ||
| 2021 | $6.12B | +15.7% | ||
| 2020 | $5.29B | +13.7% | ||
| 2019 | $4.65B | +18.1% | ||
| 2018 | $3.94B | +20.6% | ||
| 2017 | $3.27B | +22.4% | ||
| 2016 | $2.67B | +3.7% | ||
| 2015 | $2.57B | +5.2% | ||
| 2014 | $2.45B | +1.7% | ||
| 2013 | $2.41B | +7.2% | ||
| 2012 | $2.24B | +3.6% | ||
| 2011 | $2.17B | +14.5% | ||
| 2010 | $1.89B | +10.7% | ||
| 2009 | $1.71B | +15.5% | ||
| 2008 | $1.48B | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 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 Microsoft'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 Microsoft (MSFT) stock-based compensation is $11.97B – grew 11.6% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Microsoft stock-based compensation produced a CAGR of +17.8% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2025 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $11.97B, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1989.
Within Technology, Microsoft (MSFT) ranks 2nd among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $3.16B.
Microsoft Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Microsoft Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $11.97B
Microsoft stock-based compensation in 2025 was $11.97B, grew 11.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Microsoft Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $10.73B
Microsoft stock-based compensation in 2024 was $10.73B, grew 11.7% from 2023.
Microsoft Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $9.61B
Microsoft stock-based compensation in 2023 was $9.61B, grew 28.1% from 2022.
Microsoft Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $7.50B
Microsoft stock-based compensation in 2022 was $7.50B, grew 22.6% from 2021.
Microsoft Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $6.12B
Microsoft stock-based compensation in 2021 was $6.12B.
See more financial history for Microsoft (MSFT).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Microsoft, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Oracle Corporation (ORCL) | $4.67B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Microsoft's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Microsoft (MSFT) is $12.36B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Microsoft stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Microsoft (MSFT) stock-based compensation changed +11.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Microsoft stock-based compensation?
Microsoft (MSFT) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +17.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Microsoft stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Microsoft stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $11.97B in 2025.
What was Microsoft stock-based compensation in 2024?
Microsoft (MSFT) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $10.73B.
What was Microsoft stock-based compensation in 2025?
Microsoft (MSFT) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $11.97B.
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