Current Liabilities
Accrued Compensation
Morgan Stanley Accrued Compensation increased by 1.2% to $2.60B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows relatively stable performance with a 1.5% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
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_compensationHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.49B | $2.64B | $2.57B | $2.60B |
| QoQ Change | — | +6.0% | -2.7% | +1.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +6.0% | -2.7% | +1.2% |
Range$2.49B – $2.64B
Avg YoY Growth+1.5%
Median YoY Growth+1.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's accrued compensation?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported accrued compensation of $2.60B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's accrued compensation?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's accrued compensation has grown at a 1.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.49B to $2.60B.
- What does accrued compensation mean?
- The amount of money the company owes employees for work already performed but not yet paid.