Current Liabilities

Compensation and benefits

AST SpaceMobile Compensation and benefits increased by 34.5% to $11.40M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 227.0%, from $3.49M to $11.40M.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often correlates with seasonal bonus cycles or headcount growth, while a decrease may signal payout timing changes.

Detailed definition

This represents short-term obligations to employees, including unpaid wages, bonuses, commissions, and vacation pay. It...

Peer comparison

Service-based companies typically carry higher employee-related liabilities than capital-intensive firms.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_employee_related_liabilities_current

Historical Data

6 periods
 Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.34M$3.49M$9.28M$4.77M$8.48M$11.40M
QoQ Change+4.5%+166.3%-48.6%+77.8%+34.5%
YoY Change+154.2%+227.0%
Range$3.34M$11.40M
CAGR+167.3%
Avg YoY Growth+190.6%
Median YoY Growth+190.6%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AST SpaceMobile's compensation and benefits?
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) reported compensation and benefits of $11.40M in Q1 2026.
How has AST SpaceMobile's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
AST SpaceMobile's compensation and benefits increased by 227.0% year-over-year, from $3.49M to $11.40M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
Short-term debts owed to employees for earned wages, bonuses, and benefits.