Stock-Based Compensation for NVIDIA (NVDA)
Stock-Based Compensation for NVIDIA (NVDA): headline value $6.39B · YoY +34.8%. 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
$6.39B
YoY change
+34.8%
5Y CAGR
+35.5%
Peak year (2026)
$6.39B
Latest annual
$6.39B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for NVIDIA (NVDA) from 1999 to 2026
Stock-Based Compensation history table for NVIDIA (NVDA) from 1999 to 2026
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6.39B | +34.8% | ||
| 2025 | $4.74B | +33.5% | ||
| 2024 | $3.55B | +31.0% | ||
| 2023 | $2.71B | +35.2% | ||
| 2022 | $2.00B | +43.5% | ||
| 2021 | $1.40B | +65.5% | ||
| 2020 | $844.00M | +51.5% | ||
| 2019 | $557.00M | +42.5% | ||
| 2018 | $391.00M | +58.3% | ||
| 2017 | $247.00M | +21.1% | ||
| 2016 | $204.00M | +29.1% | ||
| 2015 | $158.00M | +16.2% | ||
| 2014 | $136.00M | -0.5% | ||
| 2013 | $136.66M | +0.2% | ||
| 2012 | $136.35M | +35.9% | ||
| 2011 | $100.35M | -58.7% | ||
| 2010 | $242.83M | +49.2% | ||
| 2009 | $162.71M | — | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from NVIDIA'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
In 2026, NVIDIA (NVDA) stock-based compensation totalled $6.39B – surged 34.8% year-over-year.
Over 2021–2026 (5 years), NVIDIA stock-based compensation expanded at a +35.5% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
$6.39B stands as the all-time-high annual stock-based compensation, posted in 2026, against a low of $0 during 1999.
Within Technology, NVIDIA (NVDA) ranks 4th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $3.16B.
NVIDIA Stock-Based Compensation by Year
NVIDIA Stock-Based Compensation 2026: $6.39B
NVIDIA stock-based compensation in 2026 was $6.39B, surged 34.8% from 2025. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
NVIDIA Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $4.74B
NVIDIA stock-based compensation in 2025 was $4.74B, surged 33.5% from 2024.
NVIDIA Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $3.55B
NVIDIA stock-based compensation in 2024 was $3.55B, surged 31.0% from 2023.
NVIDIA Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $2.71B
NVIDIA stock-based compensation in 2023 was $2.71B, surged 35.2% from 2022.
NVIDIA Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $2.00B
NVIDIA stock-based compensation in 2022 was $2.00B.
See more financial history for NVIDIA (NVDA).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as NVIDIA, 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 |
| 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 NVIDIA's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for NVIDIA (NVDA) is $6.39B (period ending January 25, 2026).
How has NVIDIA stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
NVIDIA (NVDA) stock-based compensation changed +34.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of NVIDIA stock-based compensation?
NVIDIA (NVDA) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +35.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did NVIDIA stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
NVIDIA stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $6.39B in 2026.
What was NVIDIA stock-based compensation in 2025?
NVIDIA (NVDA) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $4.74B.
What was NVIDIA stock-based compensation in 2026?
NVIDIA (NVDA) stock-based compensation in 2026 was $6.39B.
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