Current Liabilities
Accrued Compensation
lululemon athletica Accrued Compensation increased by 0.8% to $187.89M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.1%, from $204.54M to $187.89M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows an upward trend with a 7.6% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 17, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often correlates with seasonal bonus accruals or headcount growth; a decrease may signal payout cycles or workforce reduction.
Detailed definition
This liability represents earned but unpaid employee wages, bonuses, and benefits at the end of the reporting period. It...
Peer comparison
Standard across all service-oriented firms; reflects compensation structure and timing.
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accrued_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $154.73M | $150.33M | $181.86M | $204.92M | $119.48M | $153.38M | $184.12M | $248.17M | $125.05M | $192.29M | $250.48M | $326.11M | $132.91M | $174.70M | $190.17M | $204.54M | $144.22M | $148.90M | $186.38M | $187.89M |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.8% | +21.0% | +12.7% | -41.7% | +28.4% | +20.0% | +34.8% | -49.6% | +53.8% | +30.3% | +30.2% | -59.2% | +31.4% | +8.9% | +7.6% | -29.5% | +3.2% | +25.2% | +0.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -22.8% | +2.0% | +1.2% | +21.1% | +4.7% | +25.4% | +36.0% | +31.4% | +6.3% | -9.1% | -24.1% | -37.3% | +8.5% | -14.8% | -2.0% | -8.1% |
Range$119.48M – $326.11M
CAGR+4.2%
Avg YoY Growth+1.2%
Median YoY Growth+1.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is lululemon athletica's accrued compensation?
- lululemon athletica (LULU) reported accrued compensation of $187.89M in Q4 2025.
- How has lululemon athletica's accrued compensation changed year-over-year?
- lululemon athletica's accrued compensation decreased by 8.1% year-over-year, from $204.54M to $187.89M.
- What is the long-term trend for lululemon athletica's accrued compensation?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), lululemon athletica's accrued compensation has grown at a 7.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $130.17M to $187.89M.
- What does accrued compensation mean?
- Money the company owes to employees for work already performed but not yet paid.