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Operating Expenses

Defined Contribution Plan Expense

Hyatt Hotels Defined Contribution Plan Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $12.5M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.2%, from $12M to $12.5M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Contribution Plan Expense shows an upward trend with a 15.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may reflect higher headcount, increased matching percentages, or higher salary bases, while a decrease could signal cost-cutting or changes in benefit structures.

Detailed definition

This represents the total cost recognized by the company for contributions made to employee retirement plans, such as 40...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries; comparable to SG&A-related labor costs at other hospitality or service-based firms.

Metric ID: msft_defined_contribution_plan_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$28M$38M$43M$48M$50M
YoY Change+35.7%+13.2%+11.6%+4.2%
Range$28M$50M
CAGR+15.6%
Avg YoY Growth+16.2%
Median YoY Growth+12.4%
Current Streak4+ years growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hyatt Hotels's defined contribution plan expense?
Hyatt Hotels (H) reported defined contribution plan expense of $12.5M in Q4 2025.
How has Hyatt Hotels's defined contribution plan expense changed year-over-year?
Hyatt Hotels's defined contribution plan expense increased by 4.2% year-over-year, from $12M to $12.5M.
What is the long-term trend for Hyatt Hotels's defined contribution plan expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Hyatt Hotels's defined contribution plan expense has grown at a 15.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $28M to $50M.
What does defined contribution plan expense mean?
The total expense incurred by the company for matching employee contributions to retirement savings plans.