Current Liabilities

Accrued Compensation

Zscaler Accrued Compensation decreased by 22.0% to $50.55M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 29.5%, from $39.03M to $50.55M.

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

7 periods
 Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$47.18M$47.92M$39.03M$43.08M$61.37M$64.83M$50.55M
QoQ Change+1.6%-18.6%+10.4%+42.5%+5.6%-22.0%
YoY Change+30.1%+35.3%+29.5%
Range$39.03M$64.83M
CAGR+4.7%
Avg YoY Growth+31.6%
Median YoY Growth+30.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zscaler's accrued compensation?
Zscaler (ZS) reported accrued compensation of $50.55M in Q4 2025.
How has Zscaler's accrued compensation changed year-over-year?
Zscaler's accrued compensation increased by 29.5% year-over-year, from $39.03M to $50.55M.
What does accrued compensation mean?
Wages, bonuses, and benefits that employees have earned but have not yet been paid.