Stock-Based Compensation for Snap (SNAP)
Stock-Based Compensation for Snap (SNAP): headline value $1.02B · YoY -2.3%. 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
$1.02B
YoY change
-2.3%
5Y CAGR
+5.7%
Peak year (2017)
$2.64B
Latest annual
$1.02B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Snap (SNAP) from 2015 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Snap (SNAP) from 2015 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.02B | -2.3% | ||
| 2024 | $1.04B | -21.4% | ||
| 2023 | $1.32B | -4.6% | ||
| 2022 | $1.39B | +27.1% | ||
| 2021 | $1.09B | +41.8% | ||
| 2020 | $770.18M | +12.3% | ||
| 2019 | $686.01M | +27.5% | ||
| 2018 | $538.21M | -79.6% | ||
| 2017 | $2.64B | +8190.6% | ||
| 2016 | $31.84M | -56.7% | ||
| 2015 | $73.52M | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Snap'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
Snap (SNAP) most recent annual stock-based compensation stands at $1.02B (2025) – edged down 2.3% year-over-year.
Snap stock-based compensation has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +5.7% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
$2.64B stands as the all-time-high annual stock-based compensation, posted in 2017, against a low of $31.84M during 2016.
Among 8 Communication Services peers, Snap (SNAP) ranks 4th; the peer median for stock-based compensation is $598.72M.
Snap Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Snap Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $1.02B
Snap stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.02B, edged down 2.3% below 2024.
Snap Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $1.04B
Snap stock-based compensation in 2024 was $1.04B, declined 21.4% below 2023.
Snap Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $1.32B
Snap stock-based compensation in 2023 was $1.32B, edged down 4.6% below 2022.
Snap Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $1.39B
Snap stock-based compensation in 2022 was $1.39B, grew 27.1% from 2021.
Snap Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $1.09B
Snap stock-based compensation in 2021 was $1.09B.
See more financial history for Snap (SNAP).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Snap, 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 |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $368.45M | 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 Snap's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Snap (SNAP) is $1.02B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Snap stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Snap (SNAP) stock-based compensation changed -2.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Snap stock-based compensation?
Snap (SNAP) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +5.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Snap stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Snap stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $2.64B in 2017.
What was Snap stock-based compensation in 2024?
Snap (SNAP) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $1.04B.
What was Snap stock-based compensation in 2025?
Snap (SNAP) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.02B.
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