Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits

CRCL Compensation and benefits increased by 1.1% to $138.13M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 82.7%, from $75.62M to $138.13M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.

Detailed definition

Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.

Metric ID: compensation_and_benefits

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$74.01M$74.01M$74.01M$74.01M$67.60M$65.27M$75.62M$503.39M$129.30M$136.57M$138.13M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-8.7%-3.5%+15.9%+565.7%-74.3%+5.6%+1.1%
YoY Change-8.7%-11.8%+644.6%+98.1%+82.7%
Range$65.27M$503.39M
CAGR+28.3%
Avg YoY Growth+161.0%
Median YoY Growth+82.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRCL's compensation and benefits?
CRCL (CRCL) reported compensation and benefits of $138.13M in Q1 2026.
How has CRCL's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
CRCL's compensation and benefits increased by 82.7% year-over-year, from $75.62M to $138.13M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.