StripeISO/NSO
Stripe equity calculator: what are your stock options worth?
Calculate the value of your Stripe ISO or NSO options. Enter your shares, strike price, and vesting — the calculator applies secondary market data and our 4-method valuation.
Stripe — current market snapshot
Last primary round
$159B
Tender Offer · 2026-02
Secondary market
$159B
+0% vs primary · Tender · 2026-02
Annual revenue (ARR)
$9.5B
+34% YoY
Equity type
ISO/NSO
Strike: $85–$110
Key things to know
- →Stripe grants ISOs and NSOs with strike prices from ~$9 (2019–2020) to $45+ (2024).
- →Secondary market implies ~$115B — a 26% premium over the $91B last primary round.
- →Your option value = (secondary price per share − your strike) × vested shares.
- →AMT planning is essential for ISO holders — model both regular tax and AMT scenarios.
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Enter your actual shares, equity type, and strike price. PrivatePulse uses secondary market data and four independent valuation methods to give you a defensible range.
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Liquidity outlook for Stripe
IPO highly anticipated, likely 2026–2027 given massive scale. One of the most closely watched pre-IPO names in tech.
As an option holder, you'll need to exercise your ISO/NSO to own shares. Strike price, exercise cost, and tax treatment (ISO vs NSO) all matter. Model carefully with a CPA.
Frequently asked questions
What is my Stripe equity worth right now?↓
Stripe's Tender Offer (2026) valued the company at $159B. Secondary market data (Hiive, Forge, Caplight) gives a live read on implied valuation — PrivatePulse tracks this and updates every week. Gross value per option = (secondary share price − your strike price). Multiply by your vested count, then subtract taxes. The PrivatePulse calculator handles all of this automatically.
When will Stripe go public or offer liquidity?↓
Stripe is at $159B. An IPO is plausible in the 2027–2028 timeframe if growth continues, though no public timeline has been confirmed. Periodic secondary market trades and potential tender offers are the primary liquidity path in the meantime.
What is the Stripe strike price for employee options?↓
Strike prices at Stripe vary by grant year and cohort. Recent grants typically carry strikes in the $15–$110 range per share. Your grant agreement shows your exact 409A strike. With Stripe now implying ~$159B, the intrinsic value per option is (current secondary price per share − your strike); enter your numbers in the PrivatePulse calculator to see the full picture including AMT and vesting schedule.
What's the difference between Stripe ISOs and NSOs?↓
Stripe typically grants a mix of Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) and Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSOs). ISOs: exercised spread is not taxed as income — instead it creates an AMT preference item. Long-term capital gains treatment is available if you hold shares 2 years from grant and 1 year from exercise. NSOs: exercised spread is ordinary income immediately — simpler but less tax-efficient. Both types require payment of the strike price to exercise. Use the PrivatePulse calculator to model the after-tax outcome under ISO vs NSO treatment at the current $159B implied valuation.
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