Current Liabilities

Compensation and benefits

Intuitive Surgical Compensation and benefits decreased by 42.8% to $370.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 19.7%, from $309.70M to $370.70M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 22.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 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$254.00M$265.30M$350.10M$219.80M$278.60M$308.20M$401.60M$260.90M$346.60M$374.80M$436.40M$238.40M$321.30M$377.50M$535.60M$309.70M$420.80M$455.50M$648.40M$370.70M
QoQ Change+4.4%+32.0%-37.2%+26.8%+10.6%+30.3%-35.0%+32.8%+8.1%+16.4%-45.4%+34.8%+17.5%+41.9%-42.2%+35.9%+8.2%+42.3%-42.8%
YoY Change+9.7%+16.2%+14.7%+18.7%+24.4%+21.6%+8.7%-8.6%-7.3%+0.7%+22.7%+29.9%+31.0%+20.7%+21.1%+19.7%
Range$219.80M$648.40M
CAGR+8.3%
Avg YoY Growth+15.2%
Median YoY Growth+19.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intuitive Surgical's compensation and benefits?
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) reported compensation and benefits of $370.70M in Q1 2026.
How has Intuitive Surgical's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Intuitive Surgical's compensation and benefits increased by 19.7% year-over-year, from $309.70M to $370.70M.
What is the long-term trend for Intuitive Surgical's compensation and benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Intuitive Surgical's compensation and benefits has grown at a 22.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $235.00M to $648.40M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
Short-term debts owed to employees for earned wages, bonuses, and benefits.