Stock-Based Compensation for Netflix (NFLX)
Stock-Based Compensation for Netflix (NFLX): headline value $436.88M · YoY +35.2%. 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
$436.88M
YoY change
+35.2%
5Y CAGR
-2.4%
Peak year (2022)
$575.45M
Latest annual
$368.45M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Netflix (NFLX) from 2001 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Netflix (NFLX) from 2001 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $368.45M | +35.2% | ||
| 2024 | $272.59M | -19.7% | ||
| 2023 | $339.37M | -41.0% | ||
| 2022 | $575.45M | +42.7% | ||
| 2021 | $403.22M | -2.9% | ||
| 2020 | $415.18M | +2.4% | ||
| 2019 | $405.38M | +26.4% | ||
| 2018 | $320.66M | +76.0% | ||
| 2017 | $182.21M | +4.9% | ||
| 2016 | $173.68M | +39.2% | ||
| 2015 | $124.72M | +8.2% | ||
| 2014 | $115.24M | +57.6% | ||
| 2013 | $73.10M | -1.1% | ||
| 2012 | $73.95M | +20.1% | ||
| 2011 | $61.58M | +120.0% | ||
| 2010 | $28.00M | +121.9% | ||
| 2009 | $12.62M | +2.9% | ||
| 2008 | $12.26M | +2.4% | ||
| 2007 | $11.98M | -16.4% | ||
| 2006 | $14.33M | 0.0% | ||
| 2005 | $14.33M | -13.6% | ||
| 2004 | $16.59M | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2002 | $9.83M | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Netflix'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 Netflix (NFLX) came in at $368.45M – surged 35.2% year-over-year.
Netflix stock-based compensation compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -2.4%, with a net decline across the window.
$575.45M stands as the all-time-high annual stock-based compensation, posted in 2022, against a low of $0 during 2001.
Within Communication Services, Netflix (NFLX) ranks 5th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $538.00M.
Netflix Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Netflix Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $368.45M
Netflix stock-based compensation in 2025 was $368.45M, surged 35.2% from 2024.
Netflix Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $272.59M
Netflix stock-based compensation in 2024 was $272.59M, declined 19.7% below 2023.
Netflix Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $339.37M
Netflix stock-based compensation in 2023 was $339.37M, plunged 41.0% below 2022.
Netflix Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $575.45M
Netflix stock-based compensation in 2022 was $575.45M, surged 42.7% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Netflix Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $403.22M
Netflix stock-based compensation in 2021 was $403.22M.
See more financial history for Netflix (NFLX).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Netflix, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $24.95B | Communication Services |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $20.43B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $1.36B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $829.00M | 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 Netflix's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Netflix (NFLX) is $436.88M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Netflix stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Netflix (NFLX) stock-based compensation changed +35.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Netflix stock-based compensation?
Netflix (NFLX) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is -2.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Netflix stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Netflix stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $575.45M in 2022.
What was Netflix stock-based compensation in 2024?
Netflix (NFLX) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $272.59M.
What was Netflix stock-based compensation in 2025?
Netflix (NFLX) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $368.45M.
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