Current Liabilities
Accrued Compensation
DigitalOcean Accrued Compensation increased by 100.5% to $5.29M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows a downward trend with a -35.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase usually correlates with headcount growth or timing of payroll cycles, whereas a decrease may indicate a reduction in force or specific payroll timing shifts.
Detailed definition
This includes all unpaid salaries, wages, and benefits owed to employees for work performed up to the balance sheet date...
Peer comparison
Standard liability for all service-oriented and technology companies.
Metric ID:
accrued_compensationHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $6.37M | $2.52M | $2.91M | $2.64M | $5.29M |
| QoQ Change | — | -60.4% | +15.6% | -9.4% | +100.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -54.3% | -9.4% | — |
Range$2.52M – $6.37M
CAGR-17.0%
Avg YoY Growth-31.9%
Median YoY Growth-31.9%
Accrued Compensation at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DigitalOcean's accrued compensation?
- DigitalOcean (DOCN) reported accrued compensation of $5.29M in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for DigitalOcean's accrued compensation?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), DigitalOcean's accrued compensation has grown at a -35.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.37M to $2.64M.
- What does accrued compensation mean?
- Total unpaid wages and benefits owed to employees at the end of the period.