Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits

Deckers Outdoor Corporation Compensation and benefits decreased by 2.3% to $81.72M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.4%, from $72.69M to $81.72M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 84.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2026May 22, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.

Detailed definition

Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.

Metric ID: compensation_and_benefits

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$5.56M$6.23M$6.49M$8.54M$3.83M$6.72M$7.58M$164.16M$6.99M$9.73M$11.97M$198.24M$53.34M$65.20M$74.10M$72.69M$65.91M$75.78M$83.68M$81.72M
QoQ Change+12.2%+4.1%+31.5%-55.1%+75.2%+12.9%>999%-95.7%+39.2%+23.0%>999%-73.1%+22.2%+13.6%-1.9%-9.3%+15.0%+10.4%-2.3%
YoY Change-31.0%+7.7%+16.8%>999%+82.3%+44.9%+57.9%+20.8%+663.2%+570.1%+519.1%-63.3%+23.5%+16.2%+12.9%+12.4%
Range$3.83M$198.24M
CAGR+76.1%
Avg YoY Growth+236.1%
Median YoY Growth+22.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deckers Outdoor Corporation's compensation and benefits?
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) reported compensation and benefits of $81.72M in Q1 2026.
How has Deckers Outdoor Corporation's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Deckers Outdoor Corporation's compensation and benefits increased by 12.4% year-over-year, from $72.69M to $81.72M.
What is the long-term trend for Deckers Outdoor Corporation's compensation and benefits?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Deckers Outdoor Corporation's compensation and benefits has grown at a 84.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $26.82M to $307.07M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.