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Deferred compensation

LPL Financial Holdings Deferred compensation decreased by 0.9% to $1.10B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 27.4%, from $862.07M to $1.10B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred compensation shows an upward trend with a 24.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Changes reflect shifts in the funding status or the value of underlying investments held for employee benefits.

Detailed definition

This represents assets held in trust or designated to fund future employee compensation obligations. It reflects the com...

Peer comparison

Common in professional services firms where deferred compensation is a key retention tool.

Metric ID: other_deferred_compensation_asset

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$499.55M$490.12M$446.38M$446.40M$496.32M$541.95M$595.43M$599.93M$683.77M$748.06M$777.82M$839.74M$865.59M$862.07M$966.89M$1.06B$1.11B$1.10B
QoQ Change-1.9%-8.9%+0.0%+11.2%+9.2%+9.9%+0.8%+14.0%+9.4%+4.0%+8.0%+3.1%-0.4%+12.2%+9.2%+4.9%-0.9%
YoY Change-0.6%+10.6%+33.4%+34.4%+37.8%+38.0%+30.6%+40.0%+26.6%+15.2%+24.3%+25.8%+28.0%+27.4%
Range$446.38M$1.11B
CAGR+20.4%
Avg YoY Growth+26.5%
Median YoY Growth+27.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LPL Financial Holdings's deferred compensation?
LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) reported deferred compensation of $1.10B in Q1 2026.
How has LPL Financial Holdings's deferred compensation changed year-over-year?
LPL Financial Holdings's deferred compensation increased by 27.4% year-over-year, from $862.07M to $1.10B.
What is the long-term trend for LPL Financial Holdings's deferred compensation?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), LPL Financial Holdings's deferred compensation has grown at a 24.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $371.20M to $1.11B.
What does deferred compensation mean?
Assets set aside to cover future employee compensation payments.