Operating

Accrued Compensation

O'Reilly Automotive Accrued Compensation remained flat by 0.0% to $3.02M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 139.2%, from -$7.70M to $3.02M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows a downward trend with a -10.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in accruals acts as a source of cash, while a decrease indicates the settlement of prior compensation obligations.

Detailed definition

This tracks the change in liabilities related to employee compensation, such as bonuses, commissions, and accrued vacati...

Peer comparison

Standard operating liability; common across all labor-intensive industries.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_accrued_salaries

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$18.71M$19.30M$11.23M-$30.81M$12.07M
YoY Change+3.1%-41.8%-374.3%+139.2%
Range-$30.81M$19.30M
CAGR-10.4%
Avg YoY Growth-68.4%
Median YoY Growth-19.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O'Reilly Automotive's accrued compensation?
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) reported accrued compensation of $3.02M in Q4 2025.
How has O'Reilly Automotive's accrued compensation changed year-over-year?
O'Reilly Automotive's accrued compensation increased by 139.2% year-over-year, from -$7.70M to $3.02M.
What is the long-term trend for O'Reilly Automotive's accrued compensation?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), O'Reilly Automotive's accrued compensation has grown at a -10.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $18.71M to $12.07M.
What does accrued compensation mean?
The change in unpaid employee compensation and benefits owed by the company.