Discontinued — last reported Q3 '23

Current Liabilities

Accrued Compensation

Kroger Accrued Compensation decreased by 3.7% to $1.27B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.7%, from $1.33B to $1.27B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Accrued Compensation shows a downward trend with a -2.2% 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

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.17B$1.27B$1.74B$1.17B$1.46B$1.75B$1.13B$1.18B$1.32B$1.21B$1.26B$1.33B$1.21B$1.32B$1.27B
QoQ Change+9.4%+36.3%-32.5%+24.9%+19.3%-35.3%+4.2%+12.4%-8.7%+4.4%+5.5%-9.1%+8.8%-3.7%
YoY Change+0.5%+14.8%+0.6%-3.5%-19.5%-24.2%+6.9%+7.1%+0.5%+0.1%+4.3%-4.7%
Range$1.13B$1.75B
CAGR+2.4%
Avg YoY Growth-1.4%
Median YoY Growth+0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kroger's accrued compensation?
Kroger (KR) reported accrued compensation of $1.27B in Q4 2025.
How has Kroger's accrued compensation changed year-over-year?
Kroger's accrued compensation decreased by 4.7% year-over-year, from $1.33B to $1.27B.
What is the long-term trend for Kroger's accrued compensation?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Kroger's accrued compensation has grown at a -2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.41B to $1.27B.
What does accrued compensation mean?
The amount of money the company owes employees for work already performed but not yet paid.