Stock-Based Compensation for Tesla (TSLA)
Stock-Based Compensation for Tesla (TSLA): headline value $3.28B · YoY +41.3%. 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
$3.28B
YoY change
+41.3%
5Y CAGR
+10.3%
Peak year (2025)
$2.83B
Latest annual
$2.83B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Tesla (TSLA) from 2006 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Tesla (TSLA) from 2006 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.83B | +41.3% | ||
| 2024 | $2.00B | +10.3% | ||
| 2023 | $1.81B | +16.2% | ||
| 2022 | $1.56B | -26.4% | ||
| 2021 | $2.12B | +22.3% | ||
| 2020 | $1.73B | +93.1% | ||
| 2019 | $898.00M | +19.9% | ||
| 2018 | $749.02M | +60.5% | ||
| 2017 | $466.76M | +39.7% | ||
| 2016 | $334.23M | +68.8% | ||
| 2015 | $198.00M | +26.5% | ||
| 2014 | $156.50M | +87.1% | ||
| 2013 | $83.66M | +66.8% | ||
| 2012 | $50.15M | — | ||
| 2011 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2010 | $21.16M | +1375.3% | ||
| 2009 | $1.43M | +228.1% | ||
| 2008 | $437,000 | +120.7% | ||
| 2007 | $198,000 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Tesla'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
Tesla (TSLA) most recent annual stock-based compensation stands at $2.83B (2025) – surged 41.3% year-over-year.
Tesla stock-based compensation has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +10.3% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
2025 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $2.83B, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 2006.
Within Consumer Cyclical, Tesla (TSLA) ranks 3rd among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $384.50M.
Tesla Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Tesla Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $2.83B
Tesla stock-based compensation in 2025 was $2.83B, surged 41.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Tesla Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $2.00B
Tesla stock-based compensation in 2024 was $2.00B, grew 10.3% from 2023.
Tesla Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $1.81B
Tesla stock-based compensation in 2023 was $1.81B, grew 16.2% from 2022.
Tesla Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $1.56B
Tesla stock-based compensation in 2022 was $1.56B, declined 26.4% below 2021.
Tesla Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $2.12B
Tesla stock-based compensation in 2021 was $2.12B.
See more financial history for Tesla (TSLA).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Tesla, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $19.47B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $7.94B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $617.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $522.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) | $247.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tesla's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Tesla (TSLA) is $3.28B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Tesla stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Tesla (TSLA) stock-based compensation changed +41.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Tesla stock-based compensation?
Tesla (TSLA) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +10.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Tesla stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Tesla stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $2.83B in 2025.
What was Tesla stock-based compensation in 2024?
Tesla (TSLA) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $2.00B.
What was Tesla stock-based compensation in 2025?
Tesla (TSLA) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $2.83B.
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