Stock-Based Compensation for ServiceNow (NOW)
Stock-Based Compensation for ServiceNow (NOW): headline value $2.03B · YoY +12.0%. 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 .
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Latest period
$2.03B
YoY change
+12.0%
5Y CAGR
+17.6%
Peak year (2025)
$1.96B
Latest annual
$1.96B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for ServiceNow (NOW) from 2009 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for ServiceNow (NOW) from 2009 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.96B | +12.0% | ||
| 2024 | $1.75B | +8.9% | ||
| 2023 | $1.60B | +14.5% | ||
| 2022 | $1.40B | +23.9% | ||
| 2021 | $1.13B | +30.0% | ||
| 2020 | $870.00M | +31.4% | ||
| 2019 | $662.20M | +21.7% | ||
| 2018 | $543.95M | +38.0% | ||
| 2017 | $394.08M | +24.1% | ||
| 2016 | $317.58M | +23.2% | ||
| 2015 | $257.71M | +67.0% | ||
| 2014 | $154.32M | +135.3% | ||
| 2013 | $65.58M | +134.7% | ||
| 2012 | $27.94M | — | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from ServiceNow'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 ServiceNow (NOW) came in at $1.96B – grew 12.0% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), ServiceNow stock-based compensation produced a CAGR of +17.6% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2025 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $1.96B, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 2009.
ServiceNow (NOW) sits 5th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $4.01B.
ServiceNow Stock-Based Compensation by Year
ServiceNow Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $1.96B
ServiceNow stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.96B, grew 12.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
ServiceNow Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $1.75B
ServiceNow stock-based compensation in 2024 was $1.75B, grew 8.9% from 2023.
ServiceNow Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $1.60B
ServiceNow stock-based compensation in 2023 was $1.60B, grew 14.5% from 2022.
ServiceNow Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $1.40B
ServiceNow stock-based compensation in 2022 was $1.40B, grew 23.9% from 2021.
ServiceNow Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $1.13B
ServiceNow stock-based compensation in 2021 was $1.13B.
See more financial history for ServiceNow (NOW).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as ServiceNow, 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 ServiceNow's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for ServiceNow (NOW) is $2.03B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has ServiceNow stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
ServiceNow (NOW) stock-based compensation changed +12.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of ServiceNow stock-based compensation?
ServiceNow (NOW) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +17.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did ServiceNow stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
ServiceNow stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $1.96B in 2025.
What was ServiceNow stock-based compensation in 2024?
ServiceNow (NOW) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $1.75B.
What was ServiceNow stock-based compensation in 2025?
ServiceNow (NOW) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.96B.
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