Stock-Based Compensation for Cloudflare (NET)
Stock-Based Compensation for Cloudflare (NET): headline value $451.45M · YoY +33.4%. 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 .
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Latest period
$451.45M
YoY change
+33.4%
5Y CAGR
+51.6%
Peak year (2025)
$451.45M
Latest annual
$451.45M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Cloudflare (NET) from 2016 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Cloudflare (NET) from 2016 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $451.45M | +33.4% | ||
| 2024 | $338.46M | +23.5% | ||
| 2023 | $273.99M | +35.1% | ||
| 2022 | $202.78M | +125.0% | ||
| 2021 | $90.14M | +60.0% | ||
| 2020 | $56.33M | +53.8% | ||
| 2019 | $36.63M | +33.9% | ||
| 2018 | $27.35M | +892.6% | ||
| 2017 | $2.75M | -51.7% | ||
| 2016 | $5.70M | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Cloudflare'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 Cloudflare (NET) stock-based compensation is $451.45M – surged 33.4% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Cloudflare stock-based compensation compounded at +51.6% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual stock-based compensation of $451.45M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $2.75M in 2017.
Cloudflare (NET) sits 7th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $4.01B.
Cloudflare Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Cloudflare Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $451.45M
Cloudflare stock-based compensation in 2025 was $451.45M, surged 33.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cloudflare Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $338.46M
Cloudflare stock-based compensation in 2024 was $338.46M, grew 23.5% from 2023.
Cloudflare Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $273.99M
Cloudflare stock-based compensation in 2023 was $273.99M, surged 35.1% from 2022.
Cloudflare Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $202.78M
Cloudflare stock-based compensation in 2022 was $202.78M, surged 125.0% from 2021.
Cloudflare Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $90.14M
Cloudflare stock-based compensation in 2021 was $90.14M.
See more financial history for Cloudflare (NET).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Cloudflare, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | 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 Cloudflare's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Cloudflare (NET) is $451.45M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cloudflare stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Cloudflare (NET) stock-based compensation changed +33.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cloudflare stock-based compensation?
Cloudflare (NET) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +51.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cloudflare stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Cloudflare stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $451.45M in 2025.
What was Cloudflare stock-based compensation in 2024?
Cloudflare (NET) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $338.46M.
What was Cloudflare stock-based compensation in 2025?
Cloudflare (NET) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $451.45M.
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