Microsoft Stock-Based Compensation Growth & History (MSFT)

Microsoft's stock-based compensation was $12.40B for fiscal 2026.

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Microsoft annual stock-based compensation history

Microsoft annual stock-based compensation

Fiscal yearPeriod endedStock-based compensationChangeGrowth
20262026-06-30$12.40B$431.0M+3.60%
20252025-06-30$11.97B$1.24B+11.55%
20242024-06-30$10.73B$1.12B+11.68%
20232023-06-30$9.61B$2.11B+28.11%
20222022-06-30$7.50B$1.38B+22.62%
20212021-06-30$6.12B$829.0M+15.67%
20202020-06-30$5.29B$637.0M+13.69%
20192019-06-30$4.65B$712.0M+18.07%
20182018-06-30$3.94B$674.0M+20.64%
20172017-06-30$3.27B$598.0M+22.41%
20162016-06-30$2.67B$94.0M+3.65%
20152015-06-30$2.57B$128.0M+5.23%
20142014-06-30$2.45B$40.0M+1.66%
20132013-06-30$2.41B$162.0M+7.22%
20122012-06-30$2.24B$78.0M+3.60%
20112011-06-30$2.17B$275.0M+14.54%
20102010-06-30$1.89B$183.0M+10.71%
20092009-06-30$1.71B$229.0M+15.48%
20082008-06-30$1.48B

Microsoft stock-based compensation trends

Over the last five fiscal years, Microsoft's stock-based compensation increased from $6.12B to $12.40B, a change of $6.29B. The latest reported quarter, Q4 2026, shows $3.12B.

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What stock-based compensation means

Stock-based compensation is the expense associated with equity awards such as restricted stock and employee options. It is a non-cash expense when recognized, but it can dilute existing shareholders unless offset by share repurchases.

Calculation and source

SEC-reported stock-based compensation

TickerStat standardizes share-based compensation reported in company SEC filings. The history shows recognized compensation expense or its cash-flow-statement adjustment, not the grant-date value of new awards or a forecast of future dilution. Fiscal periods can differ from calendar years, so exact period-end dates are included.

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