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Deferred compensation obligations

United Parcel Service, Inc. Deferred compensation obligations remained flat by 0.0% to $5.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 28.6%, from $7.00M to $5.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred compensation obligations shows a downward trend with a -24.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Changes reflect the growth of deferred compensation programs and the performance of the underlying trust assets.

Detailed definition

This represents assets or liabilities held in trust for deferred compensation plans, such as executive retirement or inc...

Peer comparison

Common in large corporations with complex executive compensation and retirement benefit structures.

Metric ID: other_compensation_and_benefits_trust

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$16.00M$16.00M$16.00M$12.00M$12.00M$12.00M$13.00M$9.00M$9.00M$9.00M$9.00M$6.00M$6.00M$6.00M$7.00M$4.00M$4.00M$5.00M$5.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-25.0%+0.0%+0.0%+8.3%-30.8%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-33.3%+0.0%+0.0%+16.7%-42.9%+0.0%+25.0%+0.0%
YoY Change-25.0%-25.0%-18.8%-25.0%-25.0%-25.0%-30.8%-33.3%-33.3%-33.3%-22.2%-33.3%-33.3%-16.7%-28.6%
Range$4.00M$16.00M
CAGR-22.8%
Avg YoY Growth-27.2%
Median YoY Growth-25.0%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s deferred compensation obligations?
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported deferred compensation obligations of $5.00M in Q4 2025.
How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s deferred compensation obligations changed year-over-year?
United Parcel Service, Inc.'s deferred compensation obligations decreased by 28.6% year-over-year, from $7.00M to $5.00M.
What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s deferred compensation obligations?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s deferred compensation obligations has grown at a -24.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $20.00M to $5.00M.
What does deferred compensation obligations mean?
Long-term obligations related to executive or employee deferred compensation plans.