Operating
Accrued Compensation
Sherwin-Williams Accrued Compensation remained flat by 0.0% to -$6.48M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 227.8%, from -$1.98M to -$6.48M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows a downward trend with a 24.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 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_salariesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$10.90M | $65.80M | $75.70M | -$7.90M | -$25.90M |
| YoY Change | — | +703.7% | +15.0% | -110.4% | -227.8% |
Range-$25.90M – $75.70M
CAGR+24.2%
Avg YoY Growth+95.1%
Median YoY Growth-47.7%
Current Streak2 years decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sherwin-Williams's accrued compensation?
- Sherwin-Williams (SHW) reported accrued compensation of -$6.48M in Q4 2025.
- How has Sherwin-Williams's accrued compensation changed year-over-year?
- Sherwin-Williams's accrued compensation decreased by 227.8% year-over-year, from -$1.98M to -$6.48M.
- What is the long-term trend for Sherwin-Williams's accrued compensation?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Sherwin-Williams's accrued compensation has grown at a 24.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$10.90M to -$25.90M.
- What does accrued compensation mean?
- The change in unpaid employee compensation and benefits owed by the company.