Current Liabilities
Compensation and benefits
Palantir Technologies Inc. Compensation and benefits decreased by 32.9% to $119.88M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 41.7%, from $205.71M to $119.88M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 15.9% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 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_currentHistorical Data
20 periods
| 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 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $95.57M | $100.16M | $60.73M | $46.74M | $47.05M | $52.99M | $43.50M | $47.05M | $68.05M | $62.41M | $83.09M | $77.71M | $61.99M | $117.59M | $306.94M | $205.71M | $200.12M | $174.53M | $178.66M | $119.88M |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.8% | -39.4% | -23.0% | +0.7% | +12.6% | -17.9% | +8.2% | +44.6% | -8.3% | +33.1% | -6.5% | -20.2% | +89.7% | +161.0% | -33.0% | -2.7% | -12.8% | +2.4% | -32.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -50.8% | -47.1% | -28.4% | +0.7% | +44.6% | +17.8% | +91.0% | +65.2% | -8.9% | +88.4% | +269.4% | +164.7% | +222.9% | +48.4% | -41.8% | -41.7% |
Range$43.50M – $306.94M
CAGR+4.9%
Avg YoY Growth+49.6%
Median YoY Growth+31.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Palantir Technologies Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) reported compensation and benefits of $119.88M in Q1 2026.
- How has Palantir Technologies Inc.'s compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- Palantir Technologies Inc.'s compensation and benefits decreased by 41.7% year-over-year, from $205.71M to $119.88M.
- What is the long-term trend for Palantir Technologies Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Palantir Technologies Inc.'s compensation and benefits has grown at a 15.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $85.47M to $178.66M.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- Short-term debts owed to employees for earned wages, bonuses, and benefits.