Current Liabilities
Accrued Compensation
Morgan Stanley Accrued Compensation increased by 1.2% to $2.60B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows relatively stable performance with a 1.5% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
Significant fluctuations often correlate with the timing of annual bonus payouts or changes in headcount and compensation structures.
Detailed definition
This liability represents earned but unpaid wages, bonuses, and benefits owed to employees at the balance sheet date. It...
Peer comparison
High-tech firms often have significant accrued compensation due to performance-based bonus structures and stock-based compensation accounting.
Metric ID:
accrued_compensationHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.49B | $2.64B | $2.57B | $2.60B |
| QoQ Change | — | +6.0% | -2.7% | +1.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +6.0% | -2.7% | +1.2% |
Range$2.49B – $2.64B
Avg YoY Growth+1.5%
Median YoY Growth+1.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's accrued compensation?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported accrued compensation of $2.60B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's accrued compensation?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's accrued compensation has grown at a 1.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.49B to $2.60B.
- What does accrued compensation mean?
- Wages, bonuses, and benefits that employees have earned but have not yet been paid.