Discontinued — last reported Q3 '23

Current Liabilities

Accrued Compensation

D.R. Horton Accrued Compensation increased by 5.7% to $565.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.3%, from $542.30M to $565.50M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows an upward trend with a 9.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ3 2023

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects higher performance-based bonus accruals or headcount growth, while a decrease may signal lower variable compensation payouts.

Detailed definition

This reflects the liability for earned but unpaid employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits at the balance sheet date. It...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by service-oriented firms and asset managers as a primary operating liability.

Metric ID: accrued_compensation

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$427.80M$492.10M$428.10M$466.30M$456.50M$524.30M$414.40M$465.40M$486.30M$531.00M$470.30M$539.70M$525.30M$569.70M$505.20M$542.30M$565.40M$598.70M$535.20M$565.50M
QoQ Change+15.0%-13.0%+8.9%-2.1%+14.9%-21.0%+12.3%+4.5%+9.2%-11.4%+14.8%-2.7%+8.5%-11.3%+7.3%+4.3%+5.9%-10.6%+5.7%
YoY Change+6.7%+6.5%-3.2%-0.2%+6.5%+1.3%+13.5%+16.0%+8.0%+7.3%+7.4%+0.5%+7.6%+5.1%+5.9%+4.3%
Range$414.40M$598.70M
CAGR+6.1%
Avg YoY Growth+5.8%
Median YoY Growth+6.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is D.R. Horton's accrued compensation?
D.R. Horton (DHI) reported accrued compensation of $565.50M in Q1 2026.
How has D.R. Horton's accrued compensation changed year-over-year?
D.R. Horton's accrued compensation increased by 4.3% year-over-year, from $542.30M to $565.50M.
What is the long-term trend for D.R. Horton's accrued compensation?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), D.R. Horton's accrued compensation has grown at a 9.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $376.10M to $598.70M.
What does accrued compensation mean?
The amount of money the company owes employees for work already performed but not yet paid.