Current Liabilities

Compensation and benefits

Nvidia Compensation and benefits decreased by 9.9% to $1.03B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 38.1%, from $748.00M to $1.03B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 31.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ1 2027May 20, 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

21 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$265.00M$387.00M$295.00M$409.00M$327.00M$421.00M$307.00M$530.00M$320.00M$642.00M$516.00M$675.00M$639.00M$941.00M$677.00M$848.00M$748.00M$1.23B$895.00M$1.15B$1.03B
QoQ Change+46.0%-23.8%+38.6%-20.0%+28.7%-27.1%+72.6%-39.6%+100.6%-19.6%+30.8%-5.3%+47.3%-28.1%+25.3%-11.8%+64.0%-27.1%+28.0%-9.9%
YoY Change+23.4%+8.8%+4.1%+29.6%-2.1%+52.5%+68.1%+27.4%+99.7%+46.6%+31.2%+25.6%+17.1%+30.4%+32.2%+35.1%+38.1%
Range$265.00M$1.23B
CAGR+31.3%
Avg YoY Growth+33.4%
Median YoY Growth+30.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nvidia's compensation and benefits?
Nvidia (NVDA) reported compensation and benefits of $1.03B in Q1 2026.
How has Nvidia's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Nvidia's compensation and benefits increased by 38.1% year-over-year, from $748.00M to $1.03B.
What is the long-term trend for Nvidia's compensation and benefits?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Nvidia's compensation and benefits has grown at a 31.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $297.00M to $1.15B.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
Short-term debts owed to employees for earned wages, bonuses, and benefits.