Current Liabilities

Compensation and benefits

Smurfit Kappa Group Compensation and benefits decreased by 16.5% to $832.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.1%, from $799.00M to $832.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 50.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 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

8 periods
 Q4 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$438.00M$954.00M$882.00M$799.00M$872.00M$973.00M$997.00M$832.00M
QoQ Change+117.8%-7.5%-9.4%+9.1%+11.6%+2.5%-16.5%
YoY Change+101.4%+2.0%+13.0%+4.1%
Range$438.00M$997.00M
CAGR+44.3%
Avg YoY Growth+30.1%
Median YoY Growth+8.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smurfit Kappa Group's compensation and benefits?
Smurfit Kappa Group (SW) reported compensation and benefits of $832.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Smurfit Kappa Group's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Smurfit Kappa Group's compensation and benefits increased by 4.1% year-over-year, from $799.00M to $832.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Smurfit Kappa Group's compensation and benefits?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Smurfit Kappa Group's compensation and benefits has grown at a 50.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $438.00M to $997.00M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
Short-term debts owed to employees for earned wages, bonuses, and benefits.