Operating

Accrued compensation and employee benefits

Intel Accrued compensation and employee benefits decreased by 575.7% to -$1.18B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 58.6%, from -$741.00M to -$1.18B.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 24, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests deferred cash outflows for compensation, while a decrease indicates the settlement of these liabilities, impacting short-term cash flow.

Detailed definition

This reflects the net change in obligations to employees, including accrued bonuses, vacation pay, and other compensatio...

Peer comparison

Standard operating working capital metric across all industries.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_employee_related_liabilities

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q1 '23Q1 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$531.00M-$1.88B-$101.00M-$1.56B-$1.16B$2.40B-$1.60B-$741.00M$1.76B$247.00M-$1.18B
QoQ Change-454.8%+94.6%<-999%+25.6%+306.8%-166.8%+53.7%+337.9%-86.0%-575.7%
YoY Change+17.2%+25.6%+36.1%+115.4%-58.6%
Range-$1.88B$2.40B
CAGR+37.4%
Avg YoY Growth+27.2%
Median YoY Growth+25.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intel's accrued compensation and employee benefits?
Intel (INTC) reported accrued compensation and employee benefits of -$1.18B in Q1 2026.
How has Intel's accrued compensation and employee benefits changed year-over-year?
Intel's accrued compensation and employee benefits decreased by 58.6% year-over-year, from -$741.00M to -$1.18B.
What does accrued compensation and employee benefits mean?
The change in money owed to employees for earned but unpaid compensation.