Discontinued — last reported Q3 '23
Current Liabilities
Accrued Compensation
Kimberly-Clark Accrued Compensation decreased by 27.9% to $284.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 27.9%, from $394.00M to $284.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows a downward trend with a -11.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ3 2023
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects higher performance-based bonus accruals or headcount growth, while a decrease may signal lower variable compensation payouts.
Detailed definition
This reflects the liability for earned but unpaid employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits at the balance sheet date. It...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by service-oriented firms and asset managers as a primary operating liability.
Metric ID:
accrued_compensationHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $403.00M | $421.00M | $518.00M | $394.00M | $284.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.5% | +23.0% | -23.9% | -27.9% |
| YoY Change | — | +4.5% | +23.0% | -23.9% | -27.9% |
Range$284.00M – $518.00M
CAGR-29.5%
Avg YoY Growth-6.1%
Median YoY Growth-9.7%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kimberly-Clark's accrued compensation?
- Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported accrued compensation of $284.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Kimberly-Clark's accrued compensation changed year-over-year?
- Kimberly-Clark's accrued compensation decreased by 27.9% year-over-year, from $394.00M to $284.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Kimberly-Clark's accrued compensation?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Kimberly-Clark's accrued compensation has grown at a -11.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $531.00M to $284.00M.
- What does accrued compensation mean?
- The amount of money the company owes employees for work already performed but not yet paid.