Current Liabilities

Compensation and benefits

Boston Scientific Compensation and benefits increased by 10.3% to $1.31B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.5%, from $1.11B to $1.31B. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 17.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Significant increases may reflect higher headcount, increased compensation, or timing differences in bonus payouts, while decreases could signal cost-cutting or reduced workforce.

Detailed definition

This includes short-term obligations to employees, such as accrued wages, bonuses, vacation pay, and other benefits due...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by labor-intensive companies, particularly in services and logistics.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_employee_related_liabilities_current

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$801.00M$884.00M$848.00M$705.00M$754.00M$777.00M$830.00M$661.00M$843.00M$912.00M$1.05B$749.00M$948.00M$1.11B$1.29B$927.00M$1.18B$1.31B
QoQ Change+10.4%-4.1%-16.9%+7.0%+3.1%+6.8%-20.4%+27.5%+8.2%+15.2%-28.7%+26.6%+17.2%+15.9%-28.0%+27.6%+10.3%
YoY Change-5.9%-12.1%-2.1%-6.2%+11.8%+17.4%+26.6%+13.3%+12.5%+21.8%+22.5%+23.8%+24.8%+17.5%
Range$661.00M$1.31B
CAGR+12.2%
Avg YoY Growth+11.8%
Median YoY Growth+15.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boston Scientific's compensation and benefits?
Boston Scientific (BSX) reported compensation and benefits of $1.31B in Q3 2025.
How has Boston Scientific's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Boston Scientific's compensation and benefits increased by 17.5% year-over-year, from $1.11B to $1.31B.
What is the long-term trend for Boston Scientific's compensation and benefits?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Boston Scientific's compensation and benefits has grown at a 17.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $681.00M to $1.29B.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
Short-term debts owed to employees for wages, bonuses, and benefits.