Current Liabilities
Accrued Compensation
DigitalOcean Accrued Compensation increased by 100.5% to $5.29M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows a downward trend with a -35.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often correlates with seasonal bonus accruals or headcount growth; a decrease may signal payout cycles or workforce reduction.
Detailed definition
This liability represents earned but unpaid employee wages, bonuses, and benefits at the end of the reporting period. It...
Peer comparison
Standard across all service-oriented firms; reflects compensation structure and timing.
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accrued_compensationHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $6.37M | $2.52M | $2.91M | $2.64M | $5.29M |
| QoQ Change | — | -60.4% | +15.6% | -9.4% | +100.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -54.3% | -9.4% | — |
Range$2.52M – $6.37M
CAGR-17.0%
Avg YoY Growth-31.9%
Median YoY Growth-31.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DigitalOcean's accrued compensation?
- DigitalOcean (DOCN) reported accrued compensation of $5.29M in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for DigitalOcean's accrued compensation?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), DigitalOcean's accrued compensation has grown at a -35.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.37M to $2.64M.
- What does accrued compensation mean?
- Money the company owes to employees for work already performed but not yet paid.