Free equity analysis
Stock Price
$256.52
Closing price · Jun 2, 2026
Vesting Period
N/A
Vesting Frequency
N/A
Option Type
Non-Qualified
Ordinary income
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 25% | 25 | $6,413 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $6,413 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $6,413 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $6,413 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $25,652 |
* Based on Amazon stock price of $256.52 as of Jun 2, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$6,413
25%
25 shares
$6,413
25%
25 shares
$6,413
25%
25 shares
$6,413
Amazon vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
Let's calculate the value of exercising 1000 NSOs at Amazon with the current stock price.
Calculate total exercise cost
1000 options × $179.56
= $179,564.00
Calculate current market value
1000 shares × $256.52
= $256,520.00
Calculate spread (profit before taxes)
$256,520.00 - $179,564.00
= $76,956
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Amazon also offers these equity compensation programs to employees:
Amazon's RSU vesting is unique in tech with a heavily backloaded schedule: 5% in year 1, 15% in year 2, and 40% in each of years 3 and 4. This structure is designed to retain employees long-term. Amazon compensates for the slow start with sign-on bonuses in years 1 and 2.
Learn about Amazon's Incentive Stock Options program.
Amazon offers a Direct Stock Purchase Plan (DSPP) rather than a traditional ESPP. Unlike ESPPs, Amazon's DSPP allows employees to purchase company stock at market price with no discount. Purchases are made through payroll deductions, making it a convenient way to acquire Amazon stock, though without the built-in discount that ESPPs provide.
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