Current Liabilities

Compensation and benefits

Ralph Lauren Compensation and benefits increased by 18.9% to $292.60M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.5%, from $233.10M to $292.60M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 8.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often correlates with seasonal bonus cycles or headcount growth, while a decrease may signal payout timing changes.

Detailed definition

This represents short-term obligations to employees, including unpaid wages, bonuses, commissions, and vacation pay. It...

Peer comparison

Service-based companies typically carry higher employee-related liabilities than capital-intensive firms.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_employee_related_liabilities_current

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$191.60M$214.40M$266.20M$278.00M$150.60M$160.80M$155.40M$198.10M$139.30M$164.00M$175.80M$207.70M$138.70M$185.30M$233.10M$307.40M$165.30M$246.10M$292.60M
QoQ Change+11.9%+24.2%+4.4%-45.8%+6.8%-3.4%+27.5%-29.7%+17.7%+7.2%+18.1%-33.2%+33.6%+25.8%+31.9%-46.2%+48.9%+18.9%
YoY Change-21.4%-25.0%-41.6%-28.7%-7.5%+2.0%+13.1%+4.8%-0.4%+13.0%+32.6%+48.0%+19.2%+32.8%+25.5%
Range$138.70M$307.40M
CAGR+9.9%
Avg YoY Growth+4.4%
Median YoY Growth+4.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph Lauren's compensation and benefits?
Ralph Lauren (RL) reported compensation and benefits of $292.60M in Q4 2025.
How has Ralph Lauren's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Ralph Lauren's compensation and benefits increased by 25.5% year-over-year, from $233.10M to $292.60M.
What is the long-term trend for Ralph Lauren's compensation and benefits?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ralph Lauren's compensation and benefits has grown at a 8.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $223.60M to $307.40M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
Short-term debts owed to employees for earned wages, bonuses, and benefits.