Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits

Rithm Capital Compensation and benefits remained flat by 0.0% to $378.41M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 39.4%, from $271.47M to $378.41M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.

Detailed definition

Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.

Metric ID: compensation_and_benefits

Historical Data

30 periods
 Q2 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q1 '22Q2 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q1 '23Q2 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q1 '24Q2 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '25Q2 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q1 '26
Value$194.73M$194.73M$324.55M$441.89M$392.62M$392.62M$339.66M$339.66M$290.98M$208.19M$188.88M$188.88M$189.61M$189.61M$186.15M$222.46M$235.78M$235.78M$270.45M$270.45M$265.67M$362.87M$271.47M$271.47M$294.41M$294.41M$299.07M$453.93M$378.41M$378.41M
QoQ Change+0.0%+66.7%+36.2%-11.2%+0.0%-13.5%+0.0%-14.3%-28.5%-9.3%+0.0%+0.4%+0.0%-1.8%+19.5%+6.0%+0.0%+14.7%+0.0%-1.8%+36.6%-25.2%+0.0%+8.5%+0.0%+1.6%+51.8%-16.6%+0.0%
YoY Change+74.4%+74.4%-10.3%-52.9%-51.9%-51.9%-44.2%-44.2%-36.0%+6.9%+24.8%+24.8%+42.6%+42.6%+42.7%+63.1%+15.1%+15.1%+8.9%+8.9%+12.6%+25.1%+39.4%+39.4%
Range$186.15M$453.93M
CAGR+9.6%
Avg YoY Growth+11.2%
Median YoY Growth+15.1%

Business Segments

View all
SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Origination and Servicing$179.49M$172.70M$190.17M$198.21M$213.43M$207.07M
Corporate Category$21.02M$16.26M$7.99M$17.88M$20.53M$18.43M$20.57M$21.10M
Residential Transitional Lending$14.39M$15.31M$15.81M$17.58M$20.82M
Investment Portfolio$2.61M$1.16M$1.00M$1.03M$795.00K$5.12M
Mortgage Loans Receivable$9.11M$9.52M
Total$270.45M$265.67M$362.87M$271.47M$294.41M$299.07M$453.93M$378.41M

Mortgage Loans Receivable was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rithm Capital's compensation and benefits?
Rithm Capital (RITM) reported compensation and benefits of $378.41M in Q1 2026.
How has Rithm Capital's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Rithm Capital's compensation and benefits increased by 39.4% year-over-year, from $271.47M to $378.41M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.