Current Liabilities

Accrued Compensation

Otis Worldwide Accrued Compensation increased by 4.5% to $605.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.5%, from $579.00M to $605.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows relatively stable performance with a 1.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025

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_compensation

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$603.00M$555.00M$592.00M$579.00M$605.00M
QoQ Change—-8.0%+6.7%-2.2%+4.5%
YoY Change—-8.0%+6.7%-2.2%+4.5%
Range$555.00M – $605.00M
CAGR+0.3%
Avg YoY Growth+0.3%
Median YoY Growth+1.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Otis Worldwide's accrued compensation?
Otis Worldwide (OTIS) reported accrued compensation of $605.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Otis Worldwide's accrued compensation changed year-over-year?
Otis Worldwide's accrued compensation increased by 4.5% year-over-year, from $579.00M to $605.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Otis Worldwide's accrued compensation?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Otis Worldwide's accrued compensation has grown at a 1.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $556.00M to $605.00M.
What does accrued compensation mean?
Wages, bonuses, and benefits that employees have earned but have not yet been paid.