Operating

Accrued compensation and employee benefits

Nasdaq, Inc. Accrued compensation and employee benefits decreased by 406.0% to -$153.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.2%, from -$134.00M to -$153.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Accrued compensation and employee benefits shows an upward trend with a 10.2% CAGR.

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

16 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$4.00M$51.00M$33.00M-$82.00M-$1.00M$50.00M$33.00M-$86.00M$41.00M-$110.00M$24.00M$97.00M$23.00M-$134.00M$50.00M-$153.00M
QoQ Change>999%-35.3%-348.5%+98.8%>999%-34.0%-360.6%+147.7%-368.3%+121.8%+304.2%-76.3%-682.6%+137.3%-406.0%
YoY Change+75.0%-2.0%+0.0%-4.9%+24.2%-27.9%-43.9%-21.8%+117.4%-14.2%
Range-$153.00M$97.00M
CAGR+164.3%
Avg YoY Growth+10.2%
Median YoY Growth-3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nasdaq, Inc.'s accrued compensation and employee benefits?
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) reported accrued compensation and employee benefits of -$153.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Nasdaq, Inc.'s accrued compensation and employee benefits changed year-over-year?
Nasdaq, Inc.'s accrued compensation and employee benefits decreased by 14.2% year-over-year, from -$134.00M to -$153.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Nasdaq, Inc.'s accrued compensation and employee benefits?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2024), Nasdaq, Inc.'s accrued compensation and employee benefits has grown at a 10.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $28.00M to $34.00M.
What does accrued compensation and employee benefits mean?
The change in money owed to employees for earned but unpaid compensation.