Stock-Based Compensation for Unity Software (U)
Stock-Based Compensation for Unity Software (U): headline value $385.21M · YoY -35.4%. 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
$385.21M
YoY change
-35.4%
5Y CAGR
+23.4%
Peak year (2023)
$648.70M
Latest annual
$385.21M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Unity Software (U) from 2018 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Unity Software (U) from 2018 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $385.21M | -35.4% | ||
| 2024 | $596.25M | -8.1% | ||
| 2023 | $648.70M | +17.9% | ||
| 2022 | $550.07M | +58.4% | ||
| 2021 | $347.16M | +157.9% | ||
| 2020 | $134.63M | +202.7% | ||
| 2019 | $44.48M | +112.7% | ||
| 2018 | $20.91M | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Unity Software'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
Unity Software (U) most recent annual stock-based compensation stands at $385.21M (2025) – plunged 35.4% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Unity Software stock-based compensation delivered a +23.4% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum stock-based compensation sits at $648.70M (2023); the minimum reading of $20.91M dates to 2018.
Unity Software (U) sits 7th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $4.01B.
Unity Software Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Unity Software Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $385.21M
Unity Software stock-based compensation in 2025 was $385.21M, plunged 35.4% below 2024.
Unity Software Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $596.25M
Unity Software stock-based compensation in 2024 was $596.25M, declined 8.1% below 2023.
Unity Software Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $648.70M
Unity Software stock-based compensation in 2023 was $648.70M, grew 17.9% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Unity Software Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $550.07M
Unity Software stock-based compensation in 2022 was $550.07M, surged 58.4% from 2021.
Unity Software Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $347.16M
Unity Software stock-based compensation in 2021 was $347.16M.
See more financial history for Unity Software (U).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Unity Software, 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 Unity Software's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Unity Software (U) is $385.21M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Unity Software stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Unity Software (U) stock-based compensation changed -35.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Unity Software stock-based compensation?
Unity Software (U) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +23.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Unity Software stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Unity Software stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $648.70M in 2023.
What was Unity Software stock-based compensation in 2024?
Unity Software (U) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $596.25M.
What was Unity Software stock-based compensation in 2025?
Unity Software (U) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $385.21M.
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