Current Liabilities

Compensation and benefits

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Compensation and benefits decreased by 26.5% to $1.38B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 53.1%, from $898.00M to $1.38B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 6.1% 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

20 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.40B$1.59B$1.78B$1.16B$1.20B$1.24B$1.40B$1.28B$1.44B$1.57B$1.72B$1.03B$1.08B$1.17B$1.36B$898.00M$1.06B$1.55B$1.87B$1.38B
QoQ Change+13.5%+12.2%-34.8%+3.3%+3.5%+13.0%-8.4%+12.1%+9.1%+9.8%-40.4%+5.6%+7.6%+16.3%-33.8%+17.5%+46.8%+20.8%-26.5%
YoY Change-14.2%-21.8%-21.2%+10.7%+20.1%+26.6%+23.1%-20.0%-24.7%-25.7%-21.3%-12.6%-2.7%+32.8%+38.0%+53.1%
Range$898.00M$1.87B
CAGR-0.3%
Avg YoY Growth+2.5%
Median YoY Growth-7.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise's compensation and benefits?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported compensation and benefits of $1.38B in Q4 2025.
How has Hewlett Packard Enterprise's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's compensation and benefits increased by 53.1% year-over-year, from $898.00M to $1.38B.
What is the long-term trend for Hewlett Packard Enterprise's compensation and benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Hewlett Packard Enterprise's compensation and benefits has grown at a 6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.39B to $1.87B.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
Short-term debts owed to employees for wages, bonuses, and benefits.