Current Liabilities

Compensation and benefits

DexCom Compensation and benefits decreased by 28.0% to $121.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.9%, from $110.80M to $121.80M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 8.2% CAGR.

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

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$98.10M$115.30M$125.20M$84.70M$94.80M$112.70M$134.30M$94.80M$108.60M$151.30M$171.00M$110.50M$116.10M$105.80M$112.00M$110.80M$129.30M$170.20M$169.20M$121.80M
QoQ Change+17.5%+8.6%-32.3%+11.9%+18.9%+19.2%-29.4%+14.6%+39.3%+13.0%-35.4%+5.1%-8.9%+5.9%-1.1%+16.7%+31.6%-0.6%-28.0%
YoY Change-3.4%-2.3%+7.3%+11.9%+14.6%+34.3%+27.3%+16.6%+6.9%-30.1%-34.5%+0.3%+11.4%+60.9%+51.1%+9.9%
Range$84.70M$171.00M
CAGR+4.7%
Avg YoY Growth+11.4%
Median YoY Growth+10.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DexCom's compensation and benefits?
DexCom (DXCM) reported compensation and benefits of $121.80M in Q1 2026.
How has DexCom's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
DexCom's compensation and benefits increased by 9.9% year-over-year, from $110.80M to $121.80M.
What is the long-term trend for DexCom's compensation and benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), DexCom's compensation and benefits has grown at a 8.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $114.30M to $169.20M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
Short-term debts owed to employees for earned wages, bonuses, and benefits.